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Jim Metcalfe, Fife College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Boyle, OU in Scotland Principal, seated at a table and shaking hands with each other, while looking directly towards the camera.

New investment to create Fife skills partnerships

A three-year programme will create clearer routes from Fife College to degree-level Open University study.

28th September 2026
Pictured seated at a table, in front of Borders College and Open University in Scotland pop-up banners: Richard McConnell, OU in Scotland Senior Partnerships Manager - Education Pathways; Martin Boyle, OU in Scotland Principal; Pete Smith, Borders College Principal and Chief Executive; Davie Lowe, Border College Assistant Principal.

New funding to unlock skills partnerships in the Borders

An Open University in Scotland and Borders College programme will enable community-based learners to build higher-level qualifications.

25th September 2026
Collage of headshots to promote Bloody Scotland festival.

Open Outlook - September 2026

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the September 2026 issue of Open Outlook.

22nd September 2026
Douglas Dickson, Dumfries and Galloway College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and OU in Scotland Principal, Martin Boyle.

Innovative partnership to unlock skills in region confirmed

The Open University in Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway College programme will create clearer routes from college to degree-level study.

4th September 2026
OU in Scotland Principal Martin Boyle - photo by Kathryn Tuckerman.

New national role for OU in Scotland Principal

Martin Boyle, Principal of the OU in Scotland, has been appointed Vice Convener of Universities Scotland.

18th August 2026
The National Student Survey (NSS) logo: NSS within a speech bubble, with National Student Survey written underneath.

OU ranked second in Scotland for student satisfaction

The Open University (OU) has ranked second in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS).

28th July 2026
Graduates at an Open University ceremony held in Glasgow.

New funding to unlock skills partnerships across Scotland

The Open University in Scotland has secured funding to expand its ‘Catalyst Centre’ partnerships with five colleges.

23rd July 2026
A seated student is writing notes.

New masters grants from Carnegie Education Fund

Grants of up to £10,000 towards a part-time masters degree can be applied for until 31 July 2026 by eligible OU in Scotland students.

7th July 2026
Business Barometer report with the front cover image of a person using a laptop, set against a blue abstract background.

Skills shortages hit half of all Scottish employers

Half of employers in Scotland are reporting skills shortages and only 32 per cent have recruitment or training initiatives aimed at those under 25 years old, says a new OU report.

22nd June 2026
Scottish singer songwriter and OU module alumnus Emma Pollock

Open Outlook - June 2026

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the June 2026 issue of Open Outlook.

22nd June 2026

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