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Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the March 2023 issue of Open Outlook.

A new three-part series The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland will tell the story of women who had a role in shaping Scotland over the last 50 years.

Fire service workers, Scott Beaton, Carl Connors and Ben Carlin have shared determination which culminated in them each crossing the stage at recent graduation ceremonies.

The stories of women’s often hidden struggles in the workplace across 120 years are being given fresh prominence in an online resource launched by the OU in Scotland.

A major new public policy initiative, PolicyWISE, is being developed by the OU, to inform public policies that make a difference to people's lives and to communities.

Secondary school pupils across the Scottish Highlands are taking part in a ‘Mock COP27’, to raise awareness and increase understanding of the landmark global political conference.

Kilmarnock footballer Calum Waters has gained a First Class Honours degree from the Open University while playing full-time for the Scottish Premiership Club.

Scotland international badminton star Adam Hall has graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree from The Open University.

Kathryn O'Donnell and David Cunningham collected their degrees as the youngest and oldest graduates at the OU in Scotland’s recent ceremony. 

Professor Lynne Cadenhead, Sabir Zazai and Fiona Drouet have been awarded honorary degrees at OU ceremonies in Glasgow.