Open Outlook - November 2019

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Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland by clicking here for the November 2019 issue of Open Outlook

This issue includes:

  • Our dynamic earth, oceans and cosmos explored in interactive events
  • Celebrations at degree ceremonies in Glasgow
  • New exhibitions celebrate Jennie Lee, Scottish founder of the OU
  • Three new college partnerships announced
  • Skills shortages cost Scottish businesses £360 million
  • Gordon Brown says the OU is a “national treasure” 
  • Major international education conference hosted in Scotland
  • Roadshow brings events to employers across Scotland
  • Blue Planet II and Moons talks across Scotland
  • Catherine Simpson, author and OU alumnus, explores the power of writing
  • Dr Julie McElroy, OU student and disability rights campaigner, gives TEDx talk

You can subscribe to receive this quarterly e-newsletter by emailing Scotland-External-Affairs@open.ac.uk

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The month-long Take Five to Age Well challenge will build a movement of people committed to ageing well behaviours, with a lasting impact on their health and well-being.

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Open Outlook - March 2025

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the March 2025 issue of Open Outlook.

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