1. THREE universities have teamed up with the maker of Grand Theft Auto to offer degrees in computer games.
Students will graduate with a Master of Science degree from Bradford, Hull or Sheffield Hallam.
But PlayStation and XBox games addicts need not apply - unless they already have a first class honours degree in physics, maths or computer programming. (!)
Dr Jon Purdy, director of games studies at Hull University, said: "Those hoping to play lots of games on the course will be disappointed."
2.NEW technology is making us forgetful, a survey has found.The under-30s, who rely on phones, BlackBerrys and ipods to store information are the worst.
Only one in three could name four telephone numbers of friends before they had to look it up. (Oh!! Me!!)
And a worrying five per cent of under 30s could not even remember their home address. But the over 50s did the best - recalling six numbers.
Prof Ian Robertson, expert in neuropsychology, said: "People are relying on technology for their memory. But the less you use your memory the poorer it becomes."
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