Open Outlook - March 2019

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland by clicking here for the March 2019 issue of Open Outlook.

This issue includes:

The Open University’s 50th anniversary year
Pan Commonwealth Forum launched
New network for Glasgow’s cultural historians
Graduate Apprenticeships open for IT: Management for Business degree
New books for Zambian primary schools on World Book Day
Open to innovation and entrepreneurialism
Having a ‘Day’ to mark equality of opportunity is a goal worth having
Blue Planet II in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Minister welcomed by OU and Fife College partnership
Glasgow 1919 Battle of George Square explored in Centenary Open Learning Event
From the Highlands to the Borders - A day in the life of an OU online creative writing tutor
Obituary of Jim Arnold

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News

Parisa Shirazi (left), Senior Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at Children in Scotland and Amanda Devi Fakeerah (right), OU Graduate and Children in Scotland Intern

Children in Scotland partnership helps graduate thrive through internship

A partnership with the OU in Scotland has helped children’s charity Children in Scotland find the right intern for their project needs and given an OU graduate invaluable work experience.

14th May 2026

OU's Team Scotland members for the Babson Challenge.

Students rise to global challenge to tackle period poverty

A team of students from the OU in Scotland have reached the finals of an international competition, after developing a business idea aimed at tackling period poverty and gender equality, keeping girls in education.

29th April 2026

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