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Motion · S6M-05216 · 24 Jun 2022

Open University Support Package for Ukrainian Students and Refugees Arriving in Scotland

Lodged by Kaukab Stewart Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the Open University for putting together a support package for Ukrainian students and refugees arriving in Scotland; understands that this includes fee waivers for existing students from Ukraine, free OpenLearn resources dedicated to supporting Ukrainians now living in the UK, including free language training and mental and wellbeing support, the launch, in summer 2022, of a free online culture and language course to help UK families hosting Ukrainians and those working with or caring for them, developed by leading academics, an opportunity to apply for one of 12 sanctuary scholarships amounting to £240,000, complete with study starter pack and access to careers and employability services, working with partners to provide further assistance through targeted projects in the HE sector, Open University job roles posted on the dedicated sites for refugees JobsForUkraine.net and Talent Beyond Boundaries, a commitment to continued working with local and national partners, extensive online free resources for Ukrainians on its popular platform OpenLearn, with a further free-to-learn cultural and language course being created aimed at those housing, caring for or working with Ukrainians; welcomes the further financial support for these resources of £50,000 from alumni donations, and wishes those Ukrainian students and refugees who are able to benefit from this support package every success in their studies in Scotland.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.