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

National Student Survey

Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The OU in Scotland has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the NSS 2025, published today.

9th July 2025
Aerial view of Fort William Pier, town and Ben Nevis Mountain

Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs

The OU in Scotland is a core partner in a significant new investment from the AHRC as part of its Doctoral Focal Awards programme.

7th July 2025
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