South Lanarkshire residents interested in higher education can attend an information event

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Information events for those interested in studying at the Open University will be held in Rutherglen over the coming weeks.South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership along with the Open University are holding information sessions in the Learning Zone in Rutherglen on July 18 from 10am-12pm and there will also be one held on August 1 from 7pm until 8.30pm.The Open University has pioneered distance learning for over 50 years and delivers exceptional teaching and support to students across Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android There are 39 undergraduate courses on offer and 190 postgraduate courses.The university offers flexibility through distance learning where students are offered study materials, an online study portal, a dedicated tutor, student forms and learning events.Locals who have any interest at all in the flexible study model the university offers are welcome to attend any of the two events which will be held over the next few weeks. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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