Open Outlook - March 2024

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Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - March 2024.

This issue includes:​​

  • First teacher training course to embed Scots language 
  • New OU/BBC series takes unflinching look at public services
  • Free places available on microcredential courses for career progression 
  • Lack of skills holding back environmental, social and governance action 
  • New partnerships to support health and children's rights in Scotland 
  • Future sustainability leaders attend Mock COP28 
  • Students have a big blether 
  • Home education myths debunked 
  • Transforming education with AI 
  • Robert Burns – power of poetry and music 

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18 March 2024

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Rural Business Bootcamp launched for Female Entrepreneurs

The OU in Scotland and SRUC have announced a new initiative to empower women in entrepreneurship with the launch of a Rural Business Bootcamp.

28th May 2025
A Converge graphic of a loudspeaker with the text, A new chapter begins: 2025 cohort announced.

Enterprising OU students picked for nationwide business programme

Three OU in Scotland students have been chosen for the prestigious Converge programme 2025 cohort, with the chance to win a share of a £400,000-plus prize pot.

22nd May 2025
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