While we're here, OU in Scotland are also sponsoring two other incredible events that you can also tune into online: Jenni Fagan: Writing as a Way of Being | Thu 22 Aug @ 18:45: bit.ly/3zBh5us Jackie Kay: The People's Poet | Sun 25 Aug @ 20:30: bit.ly/4bwZXU6

Applications for our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme closes in just a few weeks! 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

Enjoyed @EdBookFest 2024? We supported events with #JenniFagan, Andrew O'Hagan & Jackie Kay. Explore the Festival’s themes further with OpenLearn, including creative writing courses, and a Race & Ethnicity Hub with content by Jackie Kay 👉 open.edu/openlearn/

Do you have an inspiring story to tell from your OU journey? We want to hear from you! If you're joining us for our Degree Ceremony in October, and are based in Scotland, share your story here early September 👉 forms.office.com/e/GhcDvEapv4 #OUfamily

We have announced our participation as a Pledge partner in the Pathways Forward initiative, supporting and empowering women in entrepreneurship by delivering innovative learning opportunities that fit study around life commitments. 👉 ow.ly/urXO50T7gIo #MovingForwardFaster

Thank you to our partner, The Open University in Scotland OU in Scotland, for offering flexible learning, skills training, and professional development. From free learning on OpenLearn to full degrees, they support communities, employers, and individuals across Scotland.

Just one week to go before registration for modules starting in October ⏰ Studying with us is flexible, credible and open to all with our #OUfamily stretching across the length and breadth of Scotland. Apply before 5 Sept 👉 ow.ly/9UoS50SZ5vB

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Team Manager (Scotland) Find out more about the role and how to apply here 👇 ow.ly/58KV50TaG6U #job #highereducation #hiring

Have you broken barriers or overcome adversity during your OU studies? We want to hear from you! If you're joining us for our Degree Ceremony in October, and are based in Scotland, share your story here early September 👉 forms.office.com/e/GhcDvEapv4 #OUfamily

Our Scots Teacher Professional Learning Programme has been nominated for the 2024 Scots Language Award under 'Educational Project o the Year' category! Cast your vote by 8 Sept and find out more about our nomination here 👉ow.ly/whzC50T9V4Z Education Scotland Hands Up For Trad

Massive congratulations to gold medal winning Sophie and Jenny🏅👏 Jenny Holl has just completed her degree with us and we couldn't be more proud to have her as part of our #OUfamily #Paralympic2024

Join Frank Gardner, chaired by OU Honorary Graduate ruth wishart, at this year's Bloody Scotland for Invasion, the fourth novel in Frank’s acclaimed series featuring Luke Carlton. 📅14 Sept - 1pm Albert Halls Stirling More info and tickets👉 www5.open.ac.uk/scotland/event… #BloodyScotland

Personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and founder of 'Thrive with Robyn', Robyn Drummond shares how studying with The OU in her early twenties helped her to become career-ready. Read her full story 👉 ow.ly/oMp550Tektf

We're thrilled to be sponsoring one of the world’s best-loved crime writers Ann Cleeves, in conversation with author and Bloody Scotland co-founder Lin Anderson. 📅14 Sept - 4pm Albert Halls Stirling More info and tickets👉 ow.ly/rlaq50TfAtY #BloodyScotland

We're thrilled to announce that we've been named ‘University of the Year for Teaching Excellence’ by the Daily Mail University Guide! 🎉 “The OU is a unique ⭐ and treasured ⭐ feature of the British HE landscape.” Alastair McCall, Editor. #OUfamily 💙 ounews.co/around-ou/cele…

Interested in becoming a nurse? The OU are running a series of information sessions where you can find out more about our nursing degree and how to prepare. 📅 Next session is 11 Sept, 2.30pm Find out more info on the flyer and here👉 ow.ly/iiJY50RBsFl OU Health, Wellbeing & Social Care OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies