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.

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Scottish-led Trauma Support course, created with and for young people, launches UK-wide

A new training course is being rolled out to help better support children and young people affected by trauma.

23rd July 2025
National Student Survey

Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The OU in Scotland has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the NSS 2025, published today.

9th July 2025
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