Open Outlook - March 2023

Maggie Dun, Wendy Rigg and Sandy Monks from Jackie Magazine ©TwoRiversMedia

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - March 2023. 

This issue includes:​​

International Women's Day highlights:  

  • New OU/BBC series showcases remarkable Scottish women 
  • Women and equality: where do we go from here? (video)
  • Women and Workplace Struggles 
  • Women and Scottish Railway History

Other news:  

  • Helping businesses to bridge skills gaps 
  • Defusing nursing’s ticking timebomb 

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Photo of Maggie Dun, Wendy Rigg and Sandy Monks from Jackie Magazine ©TwoRiversMedia.

8 March 2023

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Two women standing for a picture together with a green highland landscape in the background.

Health challenges inspire mother and daughter to gain first-class degrees

A mother and daughter who turned personal health challenges into a shared ambition to help others are graduating together with first-class honours in psychology from the OU in Scotland.

12th October 2026
A view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill towards Princes Street, with trees in the foreground.

New approach to grow support for tree planting

A free tool for planners and community groups has been published by researchers.

1st October 2026
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