Former Depute Director, The Open University in Scotland, @OUScotland
Linlithgow, Scotland
Joined August 2011
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Kate Signorini retweeted
After 9 years with the OU in Scotland our Director, Susan Stewart, will be retiring next year.
We are now recruiting for our new Director, committed to our mission 'open to people, places, method and ideas'.
Applications close on 29 October:
joinopenuniversity.com/
Kate Signorini retweeted
Fun today with @OUScotland - a pleasure to serve on OU External Advisory Group. Thank you @Scotto_Voce - good to be able to support new partnerships with #LocalGovernment & collaboration in support of place-based learning 💪 A treat to be back @AyrshireColl 🩵
Kate Signorini retweeted
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Student Recruitment and Support Advisers
Find out more about the role and how to apply here 👇
ow.ly/j6Ix50QpcCH
#job #studentsupport #highereducation
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Kate Signorini retweeted
This fascinating four part series was supported by leading OU academic expertise from Prof. Gerry Mooney @gerrymooney60 and Dr Helen O'Shea, both based in Scotland.
Tonight, 'Union with David Olusoga' traces the events, the people and forces that have transformed four separate nations into a single state, the United Kingdom, told by the renowned historian and broadcaster.
Visit connect.open.ac.uk/society-p… for more information on the series.
Kate Signorini retweeted
In our latest blog, David Allen, Senior Partnerships Manager at @OUScotland , gives some further insight into how the University is building meaningful engagements with Scottish businesses through their Skills for Business Roadshow.
sfc.ac.uk/news/blogs/Blog-93…
Kate Signorini retweeted
Next stop is Fife on our Skills for Business Roadshow 🚗💨
If you're an SME, find out about our range of flexible business-ordinated qualifications, short courses, and funding options available.
Book your place 👉 ow.ly/Ma3j50NzzBi
With @FifeChamber
ALT Skills for Business Roadshow - Fife, Wednesday, 3 May 8:00 - 10:00
Kate Signorini retweeted
Applications close on 3 April! 👇
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Depute Director (External Engagement and Partnerships)
Find out more about the role and how to apply here: ow.ly/fGmp50Ngs8z
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Kate Signorini retweeted
📽️ We're at @NtlMuseumsScot with @OUScotland for a screening of The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland and a Q&A hosted by @palebackwriter with @KirstyWark and special guests
Coming soon to @BBCScotland and @BBCiPlayer
Kate Signorini retweeted
We are delighted to support 'The University of the Future - Crichton Conversation with Professor Kevin Shakesheff' on 17 Jan. Kevin Shakesheff is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at the OU.
Find out more here 👇
ow.ly/HVbO50MoTNu
@CFDumfries @OpenUniResearch
ALT The University of the Future - Crichton Conversations with Prof. Kevin Shakesheff. 17 Jan - Dumfries and Galloway Collage and Online
Kate Signorini retweeted
🆕 We are recruiting.
We are looking for a Senior Policy Officer Research, Innovation and Health (Maternity Leave cover). You will lead on Research, Innovation and Health policy for Scotland's 19 universities.
Find out more: universities-scotland.ac.uk/…
Kate Signorini retweeted
The OU in Scotland along with @IIED and @SnifferScotland have developed a new framework to help organisations and communities worldwide adapt to climate change, from the Outer Hebrides to Southern Africa.
Full story about the @scotgov funded project here:
ow.ly/sj6250KhBEy
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Kate Signorini retweeted
1/ @GDA__online delighted that CEO, @tressaburke receives honorary Doctor of @OpenUniversity in recognition of her commitment to Public Services including exceptional contribution as campaigner for equality & tireless efforts to improve the lives of thousands of disabled people.
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Kate Signorini retweeted
“I’m humbled to be honoured in this way by a truly wonderful & inspirational institution.” says #ElaineCSmith, receiving her OU Honorary Doctorate in #Glasgow today, together with 600 graduates collecting their OU qualifications: ow.ly/R47J50JBsiK
#OUfamily
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Kate Signorini retweeted
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Maths) degree in Glasgow today, here’s @saintmirrenfc's Joe Shaughnessy on the reaction of his teammates to his studies outside of football.
#OUfamily
Kate Signorini retweeted
With accessible education a powerful tool for improving lives, we've launched a support package to help Ukraine 🇺🇦
@michelledonelan @educationgovuk
ounews.co/around-ou/universi…
Kate Signorini retweeted
Do you want to gain skills to help fight the #ClimateCrisis?
Fully-funded places are available for accredited OU short courses on #ClimateChange. Apply by 15 May: ow.ly/HKzj50IJR2W
#Sustainability #Microcredentials
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Kate Signorini retweeted
Our #OUfamily stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend their rights and democratic freedom:
ounews.co/around-ou/vice-cha…
#StandWithUkraine
Kate Signorini retweeted
As #Glasgow hosts #COP26 the OU is proud to be a part of the proceedings, says Prof Nicholas Braithwaite, @OpenUniversity's executive sponsor for sustainability, in today's Scotsman. 👇
ow.ly/hCtQ50GE4IK
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Kate Signorini retweeted
Got your #SQAResults? Thought about studying with us? With so many students we're Scotland's 4th largest uni! No entry qualifications needed for most OU modules & you might be eligible to study for free with a fee grant: ow.ly/IeYx50FN7jg
#NoWrongPath #ResultsDay #Clearing
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Kate Signorini retweeted
We're looking for a Depute Director to lead our communications, marketing, public affairs & policy work in Scotland. Apply by 13 August: ow.ly/z48150FDwTz
#Communications #Marketing #JobVacancy
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