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

Parisa Shirazi (left), Senior Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at Children in Scotland and Amanda Devi Fakeerah (right), OU Graduate and Children in Scotland Intern

Children in Scotland partnership helps graduate thrive through internship

A partnership with the OU in Scotland has helped children’s charity Children in Scotland find the right intern for their project needs and given an OU graduate invaluable work experience.

14th May 2026

OU's Team Scotland members for the Babson Challenge.

Students rise to global challenge to tackle period poverty

A team of students from the OU in Scotland have reached the finals of an international competition, after developing a business idea aimed at tackling period poverty and gender equality, keeping girls in education.

29th April 2026

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