Open Outlook - November 2017

OU Honorary Graduates Andy Scott and Edwyn Collins

Find out more about the latest news and events from the Open University in Scotland, in the November 2017 issue of Open Outlook. It includes:

  • Honorary degrees awarded to prominent figures - Andy Scott, Edwyn Collins, Maria Macnamara and Ruth Wishart.
  • A message from our Director, Susan Stewart.
  • Celebrating success - top prize for 'Best Use of Articulation' at the Herald Higher Education Awards.
  • Student Spotlight on one of our graduates, Faye Tester.
  • Zambia project secures funding for Zambian Education School-based Training (ZEST)
  • Teachers learning new languages by taking part in 'Learning to teach Languages in Primary School'
  • New top team - an introduction to our new leadership team at the Open University in Scotland
  • Event at Scottish Parliament to launch our four courses in law and law-making in Scotland

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News

National Student Survey

Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The OU in Scotland has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the NSS 2025, published today.

9th July 2025
Aerial view of Fort William Pier, town and Ben Nevis Mountain

Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs

The OU in Scotland is a core partner in a significant new investment from the AHRC as part of its Doctoral Focal Awards programme.

7th July 2025

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