The Open University in Scotland

Season's Greetings! Over the festive season, our phone lines will be closing at 3pm on 24 Dec. The central number will reopen 8am on 2 Jan (0300 303 5303), our Scotland number will reopen 8.30am on 3 Jan (0131 226 3851, scotland@open.ac.uk).

Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice which marks the start of winter and the longest night of the year. The solstice has been important to the people of Scotland since Neolithic times. How do you celebrating tonight? #OUScotlandFestiveCrackers

Congrats to Scottish charity The Crichton Trust - winners in the 2nd phase of projects being funded through the OU's 'Challenge Us'! competition, for their project on #Sustainability: 👉https://ow.ly/Fkmw50UrN85 #OUResearch

One of the best gifts we've received this year is being ranked first in overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024. If you're thinking studying with us, register by 9 January for courses starting in February 👇 https://ow.ly/EXZg50Utu8Y #OUFestiveCrackers

Our partnership with the National Trust for Scotland helps to give the gift of career growth and upskilling to its staff through tailored learning, from leadership to digital skills. Find out more about our partnership here 👇 https://ow.ly/zELC50UsyFf #OUScotlandFestiveCrackers

Congratulations to the winners of our Disabled Entrepreneurs Grants, including two recipients who have studied with the OU in Scotland. Find out more about the winners and their business ideas below 👇 https://ow.ly/NSJg50UrKej

The OU in Scotland has proudly become the first tertiary education organisation to join Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter, supporting its students in overcoming barriers to accessing higher education. https://ow.ly/F2KI50UrALz SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

The festive period can be a tough time for some and we all need a little support from time to time. Whether it's study skills and planning or mental health and wellbeing, the Help Centre has support for all your study needs 👇 help.open.ac.uk/ #OUScotlandFestiveCrackers

Director of the OU in Scotland, Susan Stewart, featured on The Sunday Show to discuss the important work and ethos of our university and the challenging landscape of higher education sector in Scotland. On BBC Radio Scotland from 1:05:30 👇 https://ow.ly/B3iG50UrCpv

Beannachdan Na Ràithe! Want to learn more about Gaelic over the festive period? Try our free OpenLearn course on 'Gaelic in modern Scotland'. https://ow.ly/xszk50Uorfv #OUScotlandFestiveCrackers