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Joined July 2011
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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: Wed 18 Nov, 4-5pm 👉ow.ly/lH0L50ZxmeL #HealthCareSupportWorkers #EarnAndLearn
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Catch the next two episodes this Saturday, 7th Nov from 21:15 on BBC Scotland! Join Evelyn Hollow and Dr Zara Gladman as they investigate The Fairy Flag of Skye and Mary Queen of Scots: A Murder Mystery.
Does dipping your head in the waters of the River Sligachan on Skye grant you eternal beauty? Evelyn Hollow and Dr Zara Gladman hear the legend of the warrior queen Scáthach, and a stretch of water on the island said to be blessed by fairy folk. Discover more investigations into Scotland’s myths and legends, from the Falkirk Triangle's UFOs to Skye's Fairy Flag on BBC iPlayer. #Mythland
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Happy Birthday to the late great #JennieLee, a Scottish founder of the OU, who fought for a university open to everyone! Read more about the OU's Scottish roots: university.open.ac.uk/scotla… #OUfamily #OnThisDayInHistory
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Uncover Scotland’s strangest tales on #Mythland! 🕵️‍♀️ Join @_EvelynHollow & Dr Zara Gladman on #Mythland as they investigate Lilias Adie in #Fife & the #Falkirk Triangle! 🛸 📺 Sat 31 Oct, 21:00 on BBC Scotland 🔗 More info below!
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We're celebrating our care-experienced community this #CareExperiencedWeek. We offer a wide range of support to our #CareExperienced students. 💙 More info: ow.ly/Cy8Q5101one #OUfamily #CorporateParents #CEW26 @hubforsuccess
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Scots language poet #LenPennie shares how she feels join our #OUfamily as an honorary graduate today and offers heartfelt congratulations to our OU in Scotland graduates. 🩵 #ScotsLanguage @Lenniesaurus
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"Massive congratulations to all the OU graduates receiving their awards today, we all know how hard you have worked for this moment!" says double gold medal winning Paralympian Jenny Holl MBE, as she joins our #OUfamily today as an honorary graduate. 🩵🏆🎓
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"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.
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Could you be one of our new Catalyst Partnerships Manager? 4 roles available. Closing Date: 18 October 2026 Apply now and find out more: ow.ly/zPHC50ZVqj9 @BordersCollege @fifecollege @GKCollege @DandGCollege
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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: ow.ly/7e5V50ZNT7w #DarkSkyFestival #Astrobiology
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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 👉ow.ly/lH0L50ZxmeL #HealthCareSupportWorkers #EarnAndLearn
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"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: ow.ly/ifkl50ZNGoW
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"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: ow.ly/o7xS50ZNbfT #accessiblelearning
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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.
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"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: ow.ly/SNan50ZNbbt #accessiblelearning #dyslexia
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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 👉ow.ly/v55850ZMuvg
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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: 👉ow.ly/sn2E50ZM0mT #OnlineLearning #UniversityApplication
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A new #Scots language course for care homes developed by OU & Lingo Flamingo has been nominated for a 'Scots Community Project o the Year' award! Vote by Sunday 13 Sept 👉ow.ly/UfqA50ZKACj #ScotsLanguageAwards #ScotsLanguage #DementiaCare @handsupfortrad
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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 👉ow.ly/lH0L50ZxmeL #HealthCareSupportWorkers #EarnAndLearn
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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
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