Open Outlook - March 2025

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Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - March 2025.

This issue includes:​​

  • Farewell from Susan Stewart, Director of The Open University in Scotland
  • Inclusion, innovation and impact shared in OU in Scotland Annual Review
  • Scottish charity awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project
  • Scottish mums considering retraining for new career
  • Scots Language programme is awarded professional recognition
  • OU joins Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter
  • Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in sports
  • Research and kids’ art challenge policy makers on sustainability
  • Open Research Week is open to everyone
  • Advancing anti-racism: civic society’s role explored
  • Glasgow student captains University Challenge team
  • Martin Boyle appointed as the new Director of The Open University in Scotland

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24 March 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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