Open Outlook - November 2021

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Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook November 2021. 

This issue includes:​

  • Businesses addressing crucial skills gaps with OU support
  • Funded training for small and medium businesses 
  • Delivering equality with actions not just words 
  • Care experienced students celebrated 
  • OU offers culture and science perspective for COP26 
  • Totem brings climate change messages for COP26 
  • Highland students negotiate in virtual COP26 
  • Climate change microcredential courses launched 
  • Students share their voice 
  • BBC and OU 'Universe' series explores the Isle of Skye 
  • Social Work student appointed as co-researcher on BME inclusive curriculum project 
  • Obituary of Fraser Woodburn 

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News

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New masters grants from Carnegie Education Fund

Grants of up to £10,000 towards a part-time masters degree can be applied for until 31 July 2026 by eligible OU in Scotland students.

7th July 2026
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Skills shortages hit half of all Scottish employers

Half of employers in Scotland are reporting skills shortages and only 32 per cent have recruitment or training initiatives aimed at those under 25 years old, says a new OU report.

22nd June 2026
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