In the media: the latest University news coverage
Published: 24 April 2014
Here is a brief summary of media coverage from the last 24 hours with mention of the University of Glasgow. This digest is available every weekday morning usually by 1000. Information courtesy Press Data Ltd.
Here is a brief summary of media stories from the last 24 hours which mention the University of Glasgow. If you want information about any of these items, contact the Communications Office: communications@glasgow.ac.uk. Information courtesy of Press Data Ltd.
Friday 1 August
Crazy pop lyrics drive us goo goo g' Joob
The Times - 01/08/2014
p19 News. John Simpson.
The song words that the public find most confounding are revealed in a new poll. The article quotes Martin Cloonan, "an expert in pop music at the University of Glasgow".
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
The Times - 01/08/2014
p28 Editorial.
Writing memorable song lyrics is laborious because it's finicky.
LYRICS DRIVE US UP THE WALRUS [web link]
Daily Mirror - 01/08/2014
p18 News.
THE Beatles' classic I Am The Walrus has some of the most baffling lyrics in a hit song, a study has revealed.
Are we human, or do we need answers?
Metro - 01/08/2014
p12 News. Sharon Marris.
THE Killers have been crowned kings in the baffle of the bands after their song Human was judged to have the most confusing lyrics.
10,000 in Big C test
The Sun - 01/08/2014
p35 News.
SCIENTISTS are bidding to sign up 10,000 Scots to take part in a 10-year study into lung cancer.
Student flats tipped as a top financial investment
The Scotsman - 01/08/2014
p20 News. Kevan Christie.
PURPOSE-BUILT student accommodation at a number of Scottish universities has been identified as having first-class potential for investors, according to a new report.
Five minutes with...Susan Calman [web link]
Northern Echo - 31/07/2014
p26 News.
After studying law at Glasgow University, Susan Calman went on to work with death row inmates in the US before she turned to comedy.
Funding boost for MediCity is welcomed
Motherwell Times Series - 30/07/2014
p6 News. Ian MacLean.
Tumitin 'nears end of charmed life' amid complaints over cost
Times Higher Education Supplement - 31/07/2014
p8 News. Chris Parr.
Appointments
Times Higher Education Supplement - 31/07/2014
p24 News.
Broadcast Alert - 31/07/14 (Web)
BBC WM - 31/07/2014
07:18 Interview with Dr Christine Goodall of Glasgow University concerning tags that monitor alcohol intake.
Broadcast Alert - 31/07/14 (Web)
BBC Hereford and Worcester - 31/07/2014
07:38 Interview with Dr Christine Goodall of Glasgow University concerning tags that monitor alcohol intake.
Broadcast Alert - 31/07/14 (Web)
BBC Radio Derby - 31/07/2014
09:16 Interview with Dr Christine Goodall of Glasgow University concerning tags that monitor alcohol intake.
Broadcast Alert - 31/07/14 (Web)
BBC Lancashire - 31/07/2014
09:24 Interview with Dr Christine Goodall of Glasgow University concerning tags that monitor alcohol intake.
Broadcast Alert - 01/08/14 (Web)
Good Morning Scotland - 01/08/2014
07:03 Researchers at Glasgow University are appealing for 10,000 people to take part in an early lung cancer detection study.
Jamaican sprint expert wants Scots link (Web)
BBC - 31/07/2014
The Last Stuart Queen (Web)
BBC - 31/07/2014
An Advance in Tractor-Beam Technology (Web)
New Yorker - 30/07/2014
First published: 24 April 2014
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