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 National Student Survey (NSS) logo: NSS within a speech bubble, with National Student Survey written underneath.

OU ranked second in Scotland for student satisfaction

The Open University (OU) has ranked second in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS).

28th July 2026
Graduates at an Open University ceremony held in Glasgow.

New funding to unlock skills partnerships across Scotland

The Open University in Scotland has secured funding to expand its ‘Catalyst Centre’ partnerships with five colleges.

23rd July 2026
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