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

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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