Open Outlook - October 2022

Candice Carty-Williams at Edinburgh International Book Festival. Credit - Pako Mera

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook October 2022

This issue includes:​​

  • First graduation ceremonies in Scotland post COVID
  • Spirit of openness at Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • BBC and Open University co-productions 'Bring Learning to Life’
  • Supporting students to achieve full potential in cost of living crisis
  • Support package launched to help Ukraine
  • Business Barometer provides skills temperature check
  • New adult learner opportunities via partnership
  • MTV series features two OU in Scotland students
  • Healthcare sector workers to nurses via the OU
  • Caring responsibilities balanced with studies

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Photo of author Candice Carty-Williams at Edinburgh International Book Festival, by Pako Mera.

News

A ladybird sitting on top of a green plant

The Crichton Trust awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project

The Crichton Trust in Dumfries has been awarded funding from The OU's Open Societal Challenges programme as part of the second wave of their 'Challenge Us!' competition.

15th January 2025
Susan Stewart, Director of The OU in Scotland and Forbes Dunlop, Chief Executive at sportscotland, signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in Scottish sports community

The OU in Scotland and sportscotland have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding enhancing skills and education within Scotland’s sporting sector.

10th January 2025

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