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

Parisa Shirazi (left), Senior Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at Children in Scotland and Amanda Devi Fakeerah (right), OU Graduate and Children in Scotland Intern

Children in Scotland partnership helps graduate thrive through internship

A partnership with the OU in Scotland has helped children’s charity Children in Scotland find the right intern for their project needs and given an OU graduate invaluable work experience.

14th May 2026
OU's Team Scotland members for the Babson Challenge.

Students rise to global challenge to tackle period poverty

A team of students from the OU in Scotland have reached the finals of an international competition, after developing a business idea aimed at tackling period poverty and gender equality, keeping girls in education.

29th April 2026

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