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Carers Trust Scotland and the OU in Scotland have joined forces to help improve support to thousands of student carers in Scotland, who are studying alongside providing unpaid care for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. 

New OU research published this week shows support from the legal profession in Scotland to reforming elements of the Scottish jury system.

Small to medium-sized businesses across Scotland can benefit from up to £5,000 of online training through a new programme launched by The Open University in Scotland.

Former Hearts player Bobby Burns, currently on downtime with a double leg break, is halfway through an OU degree and planning for his future.

Hundreds of free online resources to support families and teachers with home schooling during the current Covid school closures are being promoted across Scotland by The Open University.

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the December 2020 issue of Open Outlook.

Scots who are out of work or low paid are being encouraged to apply for a new fully funded computer coding skills training programme by the OU in Scotland. 

A £1 million grant has been awarded to The OU in Scotland to support small to medium-sized businesses with skills training to boost productivity and growth in response to Covid-19. 

Graduates with National 5s or below as their highest prior attainment completing a part-time degree at The OU in Scotland are estimated to earn an average of £200,000 more in real terms over the rest of their career.

The Open University is the recipient of a Going Higher for Student Carers Recognition Award.