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Upcoming Events
The Open University in Scotland hosts and supports a range of events with partners across the country. Future events will be listed below.
Developing Your Workforce: Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future - a webinar
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:00
Online
Join us for a ‘business recovery’ webinar focusing on workforce development, delivered by The Open University and CeeD Scotland (Centre for Engineering Development and Education).
Val McDermid & Jo Sharp: Shaping a Better Future - at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 20:30 to 21:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Val McDermid and Jo Sharp's book Imagine A Country is a collection of writing by Scottish authors about their dreams for a better future. In this event, Val McDermid and Jo Sharp will host acclaimed writers Ali Smith, Jo Clifford and Leila Aboulela, who will read their contributions and discuss how we might create a better future for the greatest number of people. Part of the OU events series at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020.
Lola Olufemi & Minna Salami: Critical Reflections on Feminism - at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:00
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Writer and activist Lola Olufemi and award-winning writer Minna Salami will discuss big ideas around empowerment, inclusion and activism. Part of the OU events series at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020.
Bernardine Evaristo with Nicola Sturgeon: The Triumph of Girl, Woman, Other - at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020
Saturday, August 22, 2020 - 20:30 to 21:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Following her Booker Prize win last November, Bernardine Evaristo’s writing has won deserved and long-overdue acclaim across the globe. In this event, Evaristo discusses her work and ideas with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Part of the OU events series at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020.
Ali Smith & Sarah Wood: Festival – a Film at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 20:30 to 21:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
For this event, Scottish writer Ali Smith has written a new essay. Working with that essay, artist Sarah Wood has created a 15-minute film which will be shown just once: it will not be available to view again after this single live screening.
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If you are interested in potentially holding an event with us please email:
Scotland-External-Affairs@open.ac.uk
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