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Nearly two-thirds of Scottish mums want to retrain for a new career but money, time and guilt hold them back, according to findings from the OU.

Coinciding with COP29, secondary school students from across the Highlands and Moray gather in Inverness for a mock climate conference, showcasing the passion of young people.

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the November 2024 issue of Open Outlook.

In a joyful finale to the OU's 50th anniversary of its first-ever degree ceremony in Scotland, graduate Steven took centre stage again, this time to propose to his partner Clark.  

The OU is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first-ever degree ceremony in Scotland. This year’s event will see 660 graduates cross the stage in Glasgow.

International supermodel, artist and activist Eunice Olumide is being awarded an Honorary Degree from the OU in Scotland, in recognition of her trailblazing career and tireless work advocating for social justice, diversity, and eco-sustainability. 

The OU's Scots Language Teacher Professional Learning Programme has won the title of ‘Scots Educational Project O The Year’ at the Scots Language Awards 2024.

Lingo Flamingo, a Scottish charity providing language lessons to older adults and people living with dementia, has been named one of the winners of the OU's ‘Challenge Us!’ competition.

The Open University in Scotland has announced our participation as a Pledge partner in the Pathways Forward initiative, to support and empower women in entrepreneurship. 

Distance learning pioneer, The OU, will partner with CodeBase’s Techscaler initiative, the Scottish Government’s tech startup programme run by CodeBase.