Upcoming Events

Catherine Simpson - at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 16:00 to 17:00

Garden Theatre, Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR

At this event author and OU creative writing alumnus Catherine Simpson will explore dealing with the difficult death of a loved one. Part of The OU 50th Anniversary Series at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019. 

Carrie Gracie - at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 19:15 to 20:15

Spark Theatre, George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF

Former BBC China editor Carrie Gracie discusses her book Equal, and her campaign which resulted in British companies now being required to declare their gender pay gap. Part of The OU 50th Anniversary Series at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019. SOLD OUT

OU Roadshow Employer Events - Across Scotland

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 17:30 to Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 12:30

The OU is running a roadshow of events for employers across Scotland in 2019 - our 50th anniversary year - in partnership with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI). 

Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 08:00 to Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 17:00

BT Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

The Open University will co-host the ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF9) with the Commonwealth of Learning: Innovations for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning. 

The Cultural History of Glasgow Research Network - Workshop 3

Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 11:00 to 15:30

This is the third in a series of workshops bringing together those researching any aspect of Glasgow’s cultural history. If you are a local or family historian, research student, or experienced researcher, come along and find out how you can contribute to this project.