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Join us for Open Research Week from March 24–28, 2025! 🎉 Explore and celebrate the power of open research with inspiring examples of open practices across various disciplines. Find out more👇 ow.ly/osLT50VbXOA. Kevin Shakesheff

What impacts could there be from the North Sea tanker collision? Senior lecturer in environmental systems, Leslie Mabon explains 👇

#UniversityMentalHealthDay 📣 Studying can be challenging and our students’ mental health and wellbeing is a priority. At the OU we support over 10,000 students who have told us they have a mental health difficulty. Find out what support is available 👇 ow.ly/OZ4B50VhhWm

We're delighted to welcome Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar MSP to our OU in Scotland office today to discuss our work on the skills landscape, widening access into higher education and opportunities within health and social care.

📣 If you are an OU student, get involved in shaping your study and tell us your ideas at our in-person student consultations. Join us in Edinburgh on Saturday, 5 April from 10am. Sign up before 23 March 👇 ow.ly/SqN350VjJSc #OUstudents

Registration is now OPEN for modules starting in October. If your income is £25k or less, you could study for free with Part-Time Free Grant funding. Find out more here 👉 ow.ly/qFUe50NriIC

On day four, 27 March, of the first ever Open Research Week, 'Open Access Book Publishing with Scottish Universities Press' (Scottish Universities Press), will be exploring the open access book publishing landscape for researchers. research.open.ac.uk/events/open-ac…

Later this week, we'll be saying farewell to our Director of nine years, Susan Stewart (Susan Stewart). Susan shares a message of thanks to the Open University community and friends; and highlights from her time as Director. Watch the full message here 👇 ow.ly/YuIQ50VnfvY

A huge thank you and farewell to Susan Stewart from all at The OU in Scotland for your work as Director over the past nine years. Susan has expanded partnerships, championed initiatives to widen access to higher education and strengthened the OU’s presence and impact in Scotland.

A happy early #MothersDay to all! Our flexible learning style allowed Nicola Hehir, an OU graduate from Carluke, to follow her dreams, completing her BSc in Adult Nursing during her pregnancy. Read her full story here 👇 ow.ly/VuVV50VpzH7

Tonight is the second quarter-final of #UniversityChallenge where #TeamOpen face UCL. Glasgow-based team captain, Karie, shares how she embraced part-time learning, finding it the ideal fit for her international textiles career 👇 ow.ly/JklF50V8nHi OU Students

Give yourself the edge employers are looking for. Discover your perfect career-boosting course today. Studying with the OU shows that you're adaptable and a pro at managing your time - skills that can help your CV to stand out. ow.ly/zaty50Vt9kT

The OU is rated as the top university in Scotland for student satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey, scoring highly for teaching, academic support and more. Achieve a respected qualification on your terms and discover what you’re capable of 👇 ow.ly/YMl150VuwiB

Discover the design and thought process behind everyday products with our brand-new double-sided poster – and learn how OU academics Dr Derek Jones and Professor David Sharp have contributed their expertise to the series! connect.open.ac.uk/science-techno…

Scottish TV presenter Kaye Adams is signing up to the Take Five to Age Well challenge. Join the 30-day challenge designed to help you build simple, healthy habits in 5 key areas. Launching on 1 May: ow.ly/6YiC50VwnRN Age Scotland @openuniversity

🚀 Join the Movement: Take Five to Age Well! This month-long challenge is designed to help you build simple, healthy habits in five key areas: Eat, Drink, Move, Connect & Engage, and Think. Small changes can make a big difference! 🌿💪 🔗 bit.ly/takefivetoagew…

REGISTRATION is OPEN for our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS). S6 pupils can study 1st year uni-level courses alongside school studies, enhancing skills & UCAS/college applications. Fully-funded by Scottish Funding Council ow.ly/pJaw50IPMhi #YASSbuildsfutures

We're thrilled to be shortlisted for a Partnership Award at The Herald HE Awards for 'Embedding Scots Language and Culture in Scottish Education'. We teamed up with Education Scotland to innovate Scots language education, aiming to overcome stigma and instigate positive change.

On Tuesday 22 April, we are heading to The Scottish Parliament (Scottish Parliament) for three days, talking to MSPs and their staff about the mission of the OU including developing skills for a stronger economy. ow.ly/ByvQ50VCniG #PartTimeLearningWorks

The Big Blether is back for OU students! Join us on Tues, 29 April 6.30 - 7.30pm. This is your chance to connect with your peers, take part in the conversation and share your ideas and tips. Find out more 👉ow.ly/27mC50VCnJ7 OU Students