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Open Outlook - July 2021

Nicola Sturgeon and Douglas Stuart

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with Open Outlook July 2021

This issue includes:​

  • Edinburgh International Book Festival OU Events, including an event with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Shuggie Bain author Douglas Stuart 
  • Pandemic sees growth in OU study sign-up
  • 92% satisfaction rate for OU in Scotland 
  • New report finds SME leaders lack digital tech skills
  • OU's unique learning has never been more relevant
  • OU student entrepreneur tackling climate change on two wheels
  • Behind the scenes - Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World 
  • New Community Councils skills portal 
  • The future of nurse education
  • Jennie Lee Podcast Series 
  • New Advisory Group Members
  • Virtual degree ceremonies
  • Students join a big blether
  • Student carers celebrated 
  • Edinburgh Science Festival     

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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. 

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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.

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