OpenMinds: extra resources to enjoy

• 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