Open Outlook - March 2021

Carla Belkevitz, OU in Scotland graduate

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland by clicking here for the March 2021 issue of Open Outlook. 

This issue includes:​

  • A vision for Scotland is launched by the OU
  • New Skills for Work portal supports young people and job seekers
  • Training launched for Scottish small and medium businesses
  • New module for Scottish unis supports student carers
  • TV series explores goldmining in the Highlands
  • Learning supports wellbeing
  • Care experienced students celebrated on Care Day
  • New podcast series with Gemma Cairney and the OU goes live
  • A Perfect Planet: Behind The Scenes
  • Exploring Scotland's need for an inclusive economic recovery
  • Students join a big blether

You can subscribe to receive this quarterly e-newsletter by emailing Scotland-Newsletter@open.ac.uk

News

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
Aerial view of Fort William Pier, town and Ben Nevis Mountain

Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs

The OU in Scotland is a core partner in a significant new investment from the AHRC as part of its Doctoral Focal Awards programme.

7th July 2025

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