Optician news in brief

Applications for grants towards research fellowships, postgraduate scholarships and summer scholarships have been sought by the College of Optometrists. Financial support ranged from £30,000 worth of funding for new lecturers and hospital-based researchers creating research laboratories, to short paid supervised projects for undergraduates. Applications can be made via www.college-optometrists.org/funding or by calling 020 7766 4346. The deadline is March 14.

Google Glass technology is to be used by airline Virgin Atlantic for its Upper Class concierge staff. During a six-week pilot scheme, the staff will wear the device when greeting passengers and use it to update them with information on their flight, weather and local events at their destination.