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

Kane Edwards in his alchemist's set up

West coast entrepreneur prepares to launch Scotland’s first yerba mate drinks brand

Greenock-based founder builds drinks business with support from The Open University in Scotland.

16th February 2026
A women standing as she speaks at a conference

Open Outlook - November 2025

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the November 2025 issue of Open Outlook.

24th November 2025

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