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Over half of Scottish employers report that their organisation’s survival is dependent on their ability to cut costs, according to The Open University Business Barometer.

Professor Paul Gray, an experienced public sector leader in Scotland, has been appointed a Council member for The Open University. 

Care experienced students have helped develop a new free Open University course which will support staff in Scotland’s universities to better understand and support those who have experienced care.

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

Businesses that have invested in training during lockdown expect to recover more quickly, finds a survey of business leaders and managers by The Open University.

Applications are open for a new selection of fully funded modules by The OU in Scotland that offer vital post-pandemic skills. 

If you live in Scotland and you have an individual income of £25,000 per year or less, you may be eligible for a Part-Time Fee Grant for undergraduate study. 

Covid-19 is expected to significantly change the skills required for as many as 5 million job roles across the UK, driving a surge in employees seeking out distance learning opportunities. A quarter of UK employees have taken on additional learning opportunities to boost their employability and protect the value of their skills.

People who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a new online resource. Skills Development Scotland has introduced the portal with the support of the OU in Scotland providing access to its award-winning OpenLearn platform of free courses.

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