Six interesting links from this week…

Open access is not enough on its own – data must be free too. Interesting article that argues that not only should research be made freely available, but also the data behind the research. (The Guardian)

Survey findings point to the benefits and risks associated with academics using social media. Deborah Lupton, Centenary Research Professor at University of Canberra, presents the findings from her survey which underscore how social media can facilitate connection and sharing of material but also contributes toward “increased time pressures and competitiveness”. (The Impact Blog – LSE)

The future of universities: the digital degree. Article exploring the impact of the three ‘disruptive waves’ facing higher education: reduced funding, the ‘explosion’ of online learning and the increased responsibility for “training and retraining workers throughout their careers”. (The Economist)

The secret Suárez in all of us. Psychiatrist Michael Bloomfield considers Luis Suarez’s infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini in the Uruguay-Italy game on Tuesday 24th June. (The Guardian)

40 Years on, the Barcode Has Turned Everything Into Information. Interesting article looking at the development of the barcode and its economic and social impact. (Wired)

How to Use Language to Subtly Project Power. Article exploring recent research that suggests that the use of abstract language can lead to a speaker being perceived as more powerful. You can read the original research paper here (remember to login via Athens if off campus!). (PsyBlog)