Open Outlook - June 2025

Jenny Holl holding gold medal

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - June 2025. 

This issue includes:​​

  • Partnerships supporting individuals, communities and organisations across Scotland
  • Enterprising OU students picked for Scotland-wide business programme
  • Rural Business Bootcamp launched for Female Entrepreneurs
  • Course for anyone working with trauma-experienced children, young people and caregivers
  • Supporting learners shape their futures in school and at home
  • Manifesto asks next parliament to focus on part-time students
  • Science On The Sofa with OU and Glasgow Science Festival
  • Virtual Open Days bring the OU to you
  • Mairi Claire's journey from healthcare assistant to nurse in the Outer Herbrides
  • Gold medals and a degree for Paralympian Jenny Holl
  • Remembering honorary graduate Prof Sir Geoff Palmer 

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23 June 2025

News

Aerial view of Fort William Pier, town and Ben Nevis Mountain

Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs

The OU in Scotland is a core partner in a significant new investment from the AHRC as part of its Doctoral Focal Awards programme.

7th July 2025
Business Barometer 2025

Employers and Gen Z have a shared opportunity to shape Scotland’s future

A new report from The Open University finds that while employers face shortages, young people are motivated and ready to make an impact.

24th June 2025
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