Open Outlook - March 2026

OU in Scotland student and entrepreneur Megan, painting at an easel

Discover the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - March 2026.

This issue includes:​​

  • Celebrating 60 years since the ‘University of the Air’ White Paper
  • Impact through widening access and lifelong learning shared in OU in Scotland Annual Review
  • Follow the forensics: Scotland academic’s role in ground-breaking OU/BBC series
  • Online hub launched to help support neurodivergent children
  • If rural Scotland matters to the economy, business support must catch up
  • Graduate’s pioneering youth programme
  • New drinks brand from trailblazing OU student
  • Opening up Classical Studies for the classroom
  • Entrepreneur and social influencer enabling new career
  • Students are having a big blether!
  • From science to the slopes – OU Winter Olympian 

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25 March 2026

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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