Motion · S5M-22564 · 27 Aug 2020

170 Open University Students in Motherwell and Wishaw

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 11 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 170 residents of Motherwell and Wishaw are currently studying at the Open University (OU); notes that OU is a fantastic option for students of all ages to further their studies through a series of courses and programmes; understands that social justice is at the core of OU education, as it is accessible to all, regardless of age, income, qualification or geographical location; acknowledges that 39% of OU students in Motherwell and Wishaw study STEM subjects, followed by 27% studying social studies, with other subjects studied including business and law, arts and humanities, education, subjects allied to medicine, and languages, and wishes all students the best in their studies.

Supporters (11)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.