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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf with the Scottish Union Learning Learner of the Year Award Fadzai Mwakutuya

Highland artist wins Trade Union Learner of the Year

Scoraig based artist Fadzai Mwakutuya is Scottish Union Learning Learner of the Year.

1st June 2023
People chatting in a workshop

Two-thirds of Scotland's SMEs report skills shortages

Two-thirds of Scotland's SMEs owners and managers have reported that skills shortages are impacting their profitability, according to new research conducted for the OU in Scotland.

30th May 2023
OU nursing graduate Leeanne MacPherson. Photo by Neil Hanna.

Nursing leaders highlight need for cancer care innovation

Over 85 nurses from around Europe will come together to debate innovative ways to develop cancer nursing, at a celebration in Scotland, co-hosted by the OU. 

12th May 2023
Pathway lined with standing stones at Crawick Multiverse

Crawick Multiverse and OU hosting solstice celebrations

The OU in Scotland is co-hosting a week of family-friendly summer solstice celebrations at the spectacular Crawick Multiverse artland. 

10th May 2023
Winning Scotland staff in meeting - Image by Neil Hanna

Business roadshow unlocks fully-funded training for SMEs

The OU in Scotland has launched its inaugural Skills for Business Roadshow which will be touring Scotland in April and May.

12th April 2023
 OU Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland Scholars

Tourism and hospitality talent nurtured in new partnership

OU in Scotland and Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland Scholars will gain knowledge and skills on a funded Microcredential course.

21st March 2023
Maggie Dun, Wendy Rigg and Sandy Monks from Jackie Magazine ©TwoRiversMedia

Open Outlook - March 2023

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

8th March 2023
Presenter Kirsty Wark sitting in front of the Scottish Parliament building

New OU/BBC series showcases remarkable Scottish women

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.

20th February 2023
From left: Carl Connors, Scott Beaton and Ben Carlin graduating at our Degree Ceremony in October 2022

Emergency workers’ degree successes

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.

19th December 2022
Photo of a woman with a megaphone, by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.

OU Spotlights Women's Workplace Struggles

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.

17th November 2022

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John McAlinden and First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

Lifelong learning award for union rep

The First Minister of Scotland has presented a lifelong learning award sponsored by the OU in Scotland, to John McAlinden of the Communication Workers Union. 

19th April 2024
Photo of a child drawing on a blackboard.

Open Outlook - March 2024

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the March 2024 issue of Open Outlook.

18th March 2024
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