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...Scotland following the decision to leave the European Union...On Thursday 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom moved into uncharted territory after 17.4 million voters chose to leave the European Union. Leading cross-party ‘Brexiters’ became the protagonists of the event in a systemic shift in Global politics, with those dubbed ‘Remainers’ having to capitulate at the...

...Scotland – Further Education Lecturers’ Association (EIS-FELA) were victorious over their strike against the fire and re-hire attempts by college management. Penny Gower explains what happened...Find out about The Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The rather long-winded title for our union is Educational Institute of Scotland – Further Education...

...the development of Scotland's railway industry? Find out in this brief interactive guide to key points in its history. ...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses. The magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, built between 1897 and 1901. Click the icons to reveal key events. Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content...

...Scotland? This article explores...Find out about The Open University's Social Sciences courses Background There is no figure so mystified as the sex worker. She is either a whore who must be punished, a fallen woman (and it is always believed to be just women who are sex workers) who must be saved, or a public health hazard who must be stopped to save society from her...

...Scotland because of the unique features of the Scottish jury system. Most jury research – where it involves jurors deliberating in groups rather than research which asks individual participants to reach decisions – is structured around the traditional common law jury. That jury has 12 members, elects between verdicts of guilty or not guilty, is required to reach...

...Scotland votes in a parliamentary election. Here's a quick round-up of what's happening on the campaign...You might be wondering if it is worth paying attention to the Scottish election, which will be held on May 5. The result certainly looks a foregone conclusion: the ruling SNP will form a majority government for another five years. But look more closely and there’s...

...Scotland since the early 1900s... [OU Scotland logo Dark blue] [Scottish Union Learn] This collection of learning materials is primarily concerned with exploring women’s (often hidden) role in struggles in the workplace across Scotland over the period from around 1900 until the 2020s. There are currently 25 articles in this collection, each casting either a new light on...