University news archive for January 2004



Reading between the lights

Optics group research breakthrough in high bandwith covert communication techniques

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Hobbies of today's teenagers may explain increase in bad habits

Changes in leisure activities may explain changing gender patterns in smoking, drinking and drug use

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Questionnaire could increase breastfeeding rates

Glasgow based study explores fathers' attitudes and recommends early intervention to increase breastfeeding rates

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The Baltic State: New Europe or Old?

A conference to be held to commemorate the affiliation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the EU and NATO, and the appointment of Scotland's first consul for the Republic of Estonia

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Test to be the Best

British Speed Skiers train in University wind tunnel ahead of international competition

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Continuing Professional Development Course in Islamic Studies is a first for Scotland

Centre for Islam at the University of Glasgow launches a unique university course in Islamic Studies

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Death Valley challenge of Rough Science

Iain Stewart, University of Glasgow geologist, copes with 'Rough Science' - first programme tonight (Tuesday 6 January 2004) at 7.30pm on BBC2

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