Open Outlook - September 2026

Collage of headshots to promote Bloody Scotland festival.

Discover the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - September 2026.

This issue includes:​​

  • Second in Scotland for student satisfaction
  • Flexible learning helps neurodivergent students thrive
  • New masters grants from trust
  • Business ideas win funding
  • New funding to unlock skills partnerships with colleges across Scotland
  • Levelling up learning: Access expanded for students in Scotland's prisons
  • OU takes the stage at Bloody Scotland 2026
  • Welcome Events for new students
  • School leavers discover The Open University at UCAS events
  • New national role for Open University in Scotland Principal
  • Learning is reimagined with the OU

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22 September 2026

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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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