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OpenMinds: extra resources to enjoy
Academics on Facebook (page 6)
- Find out more about OU DeskTime by following us on Facebook
More than a grave matter (page 8)
- The Death, Dying and Disposal conference will be hosted by the OU in September 2013
Member benefits (page 8)
- The OU Alumni LinkedIn group is the perfect forum for networking with other graduates and hunting for jobs
Making overtures (page 10)
- The Rest is Noise is a year-long festival that reveals the fascinating stories behind 20th-century music
- Find out more about the Listening Experience Database
A class of their own (page 14)
- If you qualified with the OU, you may be eligible to apply for our Associate Lecturer vacancies
Planet watchers (page 16)
- Learn more about the OU's world-leading research
- Hear more from Dr Will Gosling, Dr Emma Sayer, Professor David Gowing and Dr Vincent Gauci
New field of work (page 22)
- Share career planning tips with fellow alumni in the OU Alumni LinkedIn group
- Find more advice from Sarah Platts
Studying for success (page 24)
- The OU Business School events give perspectives on global business
Perish the thought (page 25)
- Find out more about the OU's Dementia care module
Re-careering, not retiring (page 28)
- A wealth of careers advice and guidance is available
A closer look (page 31)
- Food miles | Strained relations | Blowing the whistle | Big Brother | Smart shopping | Youthful thinking | Life on Mars
A living language (page 32)
- Find out about OU English language modules
Just to be on the safe side (page 34)
- Could you manage 24 hours as a social worker? Our 'Day in the Life' interactive from OpenLearn provides you with the opportunity to step into a social worker's shoes and to experience a 'typical' day in the office.
- The OU offers a range of courses and qualifications in social work
Networked disruption (page 38)
- Keep up to date with all the latest developments of FutureLearn
Vanishing in society (page 40)
- Delve into a brief history of poverty misrepresentation
The medium is the message (page 43)
- Explore a wealth of resources on OpenLearn
Breaking the ice (page 44)
- Explore the history, places and species of the Arctic and Antarctic with this interactive map of the polar regions from OpenLearn
- Find out more about The frozen planet module
- Follow Dr Mark Brandon on Twitter
- Explore how the SenseBoard works
Emotional journey (page 48)
- Read Professor Lynne's Cameron's empathy blog and learn more about her research
Read OpenMinds digital version Academics on Facebook (page 6) Find out more about OU DeskTime by following us on Facebook More than a grave matter (page 8) The Death, Dying and Disposal conference will be hosted by the OU in September 2013 Member benefits (page 8) The OU Alumni LinkedIn group is the perfect forum for networking with other graduates ...
