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Why the universal age-happiness ‘U-shape’ is a myth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/u-shape-happiness
New research shows that happiness often does not increase as people get older.
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Space education experts assemble in Leicester for ESA conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/16-esa-conference
Space education experts from across Europe are gathering at the University this week for the third European Space Agency Symposium on Space Educational Activities, which runs 16-18 September.
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How fandom can be viewed as a form or substitute for religion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/how-fandom-can-be-viewed-as-a-form-or-substitute-for-religion
The extent to which mass following of popular culture – popular music stars, TV shows or football fandom – can act as a form of faith for followers is to be explored at an international conference hosted at Leicester between 28-30 July.
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Is a product really worth what someone will pay for it?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/pgrcareers/2017/08/23/is-a-product-really-worth-what-someone-will-pay-for-it/
Posted by Martin Coffey in Postgraduate Researcher Careers on August 23, 2017 I recently had reason to compare the work of people at opposite ends of the work-related pay scales that our society has developed.
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Uranus aurora discovery offers clues to habitable icy worlds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/uranus-aurora
University of Leicester astronomers confirm the existence of an infrared (IR) aurora on Uranus, providing insights into how magnetic field on ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune behave.
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September is East and South East Asian Heritage Month
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2023/09/01/september-is-east-and-south-east-asian-heritage-month/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 1, 2023 Getting ready for East and South East Asian Heritage Month https://www.eseaheritagemonth.co.
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Research finds Earths technosphere now weighs 30 trillion tons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/research-finds-earths-2018technosphere2019-now-weighs-30-trillion-tons
An international team led by our geologists has made the first estimate of the sheer size of the physical structure of the planet’s technosphere – suggesting that its mass approximates to an enormous 30 trillion tons.
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The hoodie: a symbol of all that is wrong with youth today?
https://le.ac.uk/social-worlds/all-articles/hoodie
Read the article "The hoodie: a symbol of all that is wrong with youth today?" This is part of the Social Worlds project at the University of Leicester.
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Trailblazing woman of leadership is honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/grads-towle
A University of Leicester stalwart who led the charge for more women in leadership roles has been honoured by the institution.
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The grass is greener where new University artwork can be found
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/the-grass-is-greener-where-new-university-artwork-can-be-found
One man went to mow, quite literally, to create a stunning new outdoor art installation for the Attenborough Arts Centre, the University of Leicester’s arts centre. During the bright days of summer, the task of mowing the lawn is considered by most to be an inevitable chore.