Gemma Burnside

Ahead of the premiere of his play about the Scottish founder of The Open University #JennieLee, playwright @MatthewCKnights shares why he was inspired to write the play and bring it to Fife. Read the short blog: ow.ly/kG4i50TOc9n #JennieLeePlay @KnightsTheatre @onfife

Fantastic opportunity in what I regard as one of the most rewarding jobs in the university sector. If you are passionate about social justice, access, take a look @OUScotland @OpenUniversity (PS I’m not ‘retiring’ per se just want more time for other things!)

@kerriandrewsuk Thinking of you Kerri and let me know if a chat/meet up with Cora would be good sometime soon xx

Perhaps inevitable that my mental health wouldn’t be on an even keel after the last few months, but today has been tough. I’ve had a change of medication too so I’m no longer protected from anxiety (bye bye beta blockers!). All in all lots of overwhelm and worry. Urgh.

🌍 Big News! 🌍 We're launching our Climate Action Leadership Programme! 🎉 Are you 18-35, based in Scotland, and passionate about climate action? 🌱✨ Apply now to develop your leadership skills! 🚀 (Link in bio) #2050startsnow #ClimateAction #Leadership #Sustainability

#TheMemoryKeeper is available to request on NetGalley! 📚 @write_corinmd's newest book is an utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice. Request now: ow.ly/vfNl50RSf2f

We are delighted that The OU in Scotland has ranked first in overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 with over 89%. Thank you to all who provided their feedback. Read more about the result here 👉ow.ly/U9G050SyGX4 @uni_scot #NSS2024

My wife Rebecca and I were overjoyed to welcome our daughter Cora on the 26th June at 8.06pm. She’s squishy, loud, has the biggest feet and we loved her from the first second ☀️❤️🥰

Evolutions in Education was a conference recently hosted by @OpenUniversity, aimed at colleagues working in the #education sector. We've now made those conference sessions and the interactive sessions that accompanied them, available via OpenLearn 👀👇 open.edu/openlearn/educ…

Shhh I’m on mat leave… BUT delighted to see level 1 OU modules now accepted for English and Maths reqs in the memorandum. Team effort at @OUScotland with @gtcs to bring this in. Opens up exciting opportunities for anyone interested in pursuing a career in teaching.

@kerriandrewsuk So sorry Kerri - sounds like a lovely way to mark the occasion though and a great reflection to make.

So it’s official: I am being made redundant, with my last day of work the 28th of this month. I have marked the occasion by swinging in a hammock in a garden abuzz with bees, thinking how lucky I am to have my family and my friends. I’m available for all things bookish from now!

Global Citizenship Education Adviser @ScotdecLearning is seeking a qualified educator with a passion for social justice and inspiring children and young people to become active global citizens tinyurl.com/2afr3uza £38,558 – £40,225 pro-rata PT Edinburgh #charityjob

Are you feeling overwhelmed by environmental concerns? Tackle eco-anxiety head-on by engaging in personal eco-action. We're calling on volunteers to explore, participate, and make a difference through our citizen science research. More information: connect.open.ac.uk/springwatch

Thinking of your next steps? Use your HNC/D to gain a degree with The OU in Scotland. You can transfer credit from your previous study towards a degree with us, taking you one step closer to achieving your goals! Apply before 8 August 👉 ow.ly/WX2q50NmqRM

Are you a primary school teacher keen to learn a new language and teach it in your classroom? This free webinar will introduce you what the TELT programme has to offer, first-hand experiences and funding information. 📅11 June - 3.45 - 4.45pm 👉 ow.ly/npGL50RSlE3

Stunning Aurora last night from Fife.

Thinking of your next steps? Use your HNC/D to gain a degree with The OU in Scotland. You can transfer credit from your previous study towards a degree with us, taking you one step closer to achieving your goals! Apply before 8 August 👉 ow.ly/WX2q50NmqRM

We're excited that our first free course in #ScottishGaelic is now live on OpenLearn! 👏 The popular 'Introduction to making #political and #social change' is now available as 'Bun-chùrsa mu bhith a’ dèanamh atharrachadh poilitigeach is sòisealta'! ow.ly/MsKu50RnPTR

Day 2 of our Education Conference with our exciting reverse panel kicking things off! Panellists from across the @OpenUniversity, @OUScotland, @OUIreland #PolicyWISE and @OU_WELS responding to what our attendees from across the UK are saying excites them just now in education!

REGISTRATION OPEN for our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme starting in October. S6 pupils can study 1st year uni-level courses alongside school studies, enhancing skills & UCAS/college applications. Fully-funded by @ScotFundCouncil ow.ly/pJaw50IPMhi #YASSbuildsfutures

@JohnMDArcy @OU_WELS @OpenUniversity @addaekyeremeh @OUScotland @OUCymru Thanks so much for speaking today John, it was a brilliant start to the afternoon!

Many thanks for the opportunity to speak at @OpenUniversity Evolutions in Education Conference today with @addaekyeremeh @OU_WELS Jane Grant @OUScotland and Ben Lewis @OUCymru