Open Outlook - March 2025

OU graduate Jade Ormiston wearing her graduation gown and with her child.

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

This issue includes:

Farewell from Susan Stewart, Director of The Open University in Scotland
Inclusion, innovation and impact shared in OU in Scotland Annual Review
Scottish charity awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project
Scottish mums considering retraining for new career
Scots Language programme is awarded professional recognition
OU joins Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter
Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in sports
Research and kids’ art challenge policy makers on sustainability
Open Research Week is open to everyone
Advancing anti-racism: civic society’s role explored
Glasgow student captains University Challenge team
Martin Boyle appointed as the new Director of The Open University in Scotland

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24 March 2025

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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