Open Outlook - November 2025

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Discover the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - November 2025.

This issue includes:​​

  • ‘Dignity’ and determination celebrated at The Open University in Scotland’s graduation ceremony
  • Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction
  • OU leads research on Scotland’s Fair Access landscape
  • Crime's in the spotlight at Bloody Scotland
  • New podcast helps students stay on track with the OU in Scotland
  • OU standing remains high within the Scottish Parliament
  • Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs  
  • From Inverness to Dumfries: OU in Scotland and sponsors take Mock COP nationwide
  • Welcome Events and Big Blethers support OU students
  • Degree Ceremonies Spotlight Special 

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24 November 2025

News

Douglas Dickson, Dumfries and Galloway College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and OU in Scotland Principal, Martin Boyle.

Innovative partnership to unlock skills in region confirmed

The Open University in Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway College programme will create clearer routes from college to degree-level study.

4th September 2026
OU in Scotland Principal Martin Boyle - photo by Kathryn Tuckerman.

New national role for OU in Scotland Principal

Martin Boyle, Principal of the OU in Scotland, has been appointed Vice Convener of Universities Scotland.

18th August 2026
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