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

Scottish Presenters Evelyn Hollow and Dr Zara Gladman. Credit: Rogan Productions

Delving into gripping Scottish mysteries for spooky new documentary series

Familiar Scottish myths are unravelled to reveal unsettling mysteries, brutal histories and underlying questions in a new swirling cauldron of a documentary series.

28th October 2026
Jill, Dawn and Rachael

Nursing students celebrate after delaying graduation for bereaved friend

Two university friends who delayed their graduation for a year to support a grieving mother have finally celebrated their qualifications together.

27th October 2026

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