Open Outlook - October 2023

David Olusoga, on set of BBC/OU series 'Union with David Olusoga' © BBC / Wall to Wall

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - October 2023.

This issue includes:

New BBC/OU programmes explore Scotland's past and present
Graduates celebrate OU degree success
Think Positive certificate gained
Student engagement award
Scottish employers missing out on hidden talent
Research reveals shocking level of online violence
Partnerships open up opportunities for learners across Scotland
Maths in Motion: Pendulums and Patterns at Maths Week Scotland
Royal College of Nursing Scotland Nurse of the Year
Entrepreneurship Award won by OU student
New OU in Scotland Depute Directors

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25 October 2023

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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