"I believe that education is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone", says Marlyn Somers, founder of charity Uganda Aid Person To Person, as she joins our #OUfamily as an Honorary Graduate.
Could you be one of our new Catalyst Partnerships Manager?
4 roles available.
Closing Date: 18 October 2026
Apply now and find out more: https://t.co/FMZkhJ5OZF
@BordersCollege@fifecollege@GKCollege@DandGCollege
Join us at the Dark Sky Festival 2026 (A’ the Airts, Sanquhar) for talks on space ethics & hidden ocean moons with OU astrobiology researchers. 🪐
🗓️ Sat 10 Oct & Fri 16 Oct | 2pm–6pm
Learn more: https://t.co/mtloRhzEgk
#DarkSkyFestival#Astrobiology
Our funded #Nursing programme enables healthcare support workers across Scotland to become #Nurses. Find out more and join one of the online info sessions running until December.
Next session: Mon 12 Oct, 6-7pm
👉https://t.co/NWScH4Mzaq
#HealthCareSupportWorkers#EarnAndLearn
"My OU tutor pushed for a #dyslexia diagnosis for me and that was a game changer... I feel part of a community. I'm a graduate. I feel seen." 💙
From dedicated tutors to diagnostic support, we’re here to help you thrive.
Zara's story: https://t.co/Sj2O5AgFxS
"I dropped out of school aged 16 as I am autistic... the OU let me gain qualifications while also focusing on my mental health and my autism." 💙
Flexible learning means studying on your terms.
Alana's story: https://t.co/XX8rIMO2xz
#accessiblelearning
We're delighted that the OU careers team’s programme exploring effective and responsible uses of #GenAI for career progression has been included in @uni_scot’s Future #Jobs Scotland report. 👇
Today we have published Future Jobs Scotland, a roadmap for universities, government and employers to deliver the jobs, skills and opportunities of tomorrow.
"Loads of people think university isn't for them, but The OU in Scotland makes it accessible." 💙
From study adjustments to diagnostic support, we’re here to break down barriers to learning.
Learn more about Catriona's: https://t.co/znWwFFCgwr
#accessiblelearning#dyslexia
We’re proud to sponsor @BloodyScotland 2026, starting fom Fri 18 Sept! 🔪📚 Catch incredible events in Stirling or online featuring OU Professor Lara Frumkin, Robert Peston, Richard Osman, Louise Welsh, and Dept. Q stars.
Read more 👉https://t.co/JtRTQghNFf
Still thinking about starting studying this autumn? 💭🎓
There’s still time! Our application deadline has been extended to Thursday 17 September 🗓️
Start your OU journey today and apply now: 👉https://t.co/cOIyW4LqyA
#OnlineLearning#UniversityApplication
Our funded #Nursing programme enables healthcare support workers across Scotland to become #Nurses. Find out more and join one of the online info sessions running until December.
Next session: Fri 18 Sept, 2-3pm
👉https://t.co/NWScH4Mzaq
#HealthCareSupportWorkers#EarnAndLearn
School leavers don’t need to leave home for uni. The OU offers uni study that fits around lives, including working or travelling. Meet us at #UCAS events in #Stirling#Inverness#Glasgow and #Dumfries, on dates between 27 Aug to 29 Sep, to find out more.
@ucas_online
School #teachers across Scotland are being supported at every stage of their careers, through flexible OU modules and qualifications.
Register by 10 Sept to get started:
👉https://t.co/kluiQtMT38
#Teaching#CLPL#CPD
Graduating at the Glasgow OU degree ceremonies and live in Scotland? We’d love to hear your OU story!
Whether you’ve changed career, overcome adversity or something else, share here, ideally by end of Aug:
👉https://t.co/5VcrTLlE26
#OUfamily#OUstudents@OUstudents
Martin Boyle, Principal of the OU in Scotland, has been appointed Vice Convener of Universities Scotland, the body that represents Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/eIYYPjJh69
@OpenUniversity@uni_scot@martinjboyle
Good luck to OU Scotland student and pro Badminton player Adam Pringle in the #BWFWorldChampionships this week! Adam juggles studying Sport, Fitness and Management with his sports career.
Adam's story👉https://t.co/52isSsxhMj
#OUfamily@WinningStudents@bwfmedia