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

The Rural Business Bootcamp's flyer which contains the information displayed on the webpage

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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