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

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Jim Metcalfe, Fife College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Boyle, OU in Scotland Principal, seated at a table and shaking hands with each other, while looking directly towards the camera.

New investment to create Fife skills partnerships

A three-year programme will create clearer routes from Fife College to degree-level Open University study.

28th September 2026
Pictured seated at a table, in front of Borders College and Open University in Scotland pop-up banners: Richard McConnell, OU in Scotland Senior Partnerships Manager - Education Pathways; Martin Boyle, OU in Scotland Principal; Pete Smith, Borders College Principal and Chief Executive; Davie Lowe, Border College Assistant Principal.

New funding to unlock skills partnerships in the Borders

An Open University in Scotland and Borders College programme will enable community-based learners to build higher-level qualifications.

25th September 2026
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