Open Outlook - June 2025

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Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - June 2025

This issue includes:​​

  • Partnerships supporting individuals, communities and organisations across Scotland
  • Enterprising OU students picked for Scotland-wide business programme
  • Rural Business Bootcamp launched for Female Entrepreneurs
  • Course for anyone working with trauma-experienced children, young people and caregivers
  • Supporting learners shape their futures in school and at home
  • Manifesto asks next parliament to focus on part-time students
  • Science On The Sofa with OU and Glasgow Science Festival
  • Virtual Open Days bring the OU to you
  • Mairi Claire's journey from healthcare assistant to nurse in the Outer Herbrides
  • Gold medals and a degree for Paralympian Jenny Holl
  • Remembering honorary graduate Prof Sir Geoff Palmer 

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23 June 2025

News

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Scottish-led Trauma Support course, created with and for young people, launches UK-wide

A new training course is being rolled out to help better support children and young people affected by trauma.

23rd July 2025
National Student Survey

Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The OU in Scotland has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the NSS 2025, published today.

9th July 2025

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