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Leicester psychologist explores how family conflict affects children

Leicester psychologist explores how family conflict affects children

Posted by er134 at May 09, 2013 11:08 AM |

Study involving University of Leicester academic provides insight into emotional and behavioural problems in children

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Neurodevelopmental disorders: syndromes or part of normal variation?

Posted by er134 at May 03, 2013 02:18 PM |

Psychology expert to discuss problems in ‘medicalising’ in University of Leicester public lecture on Thursday 9 May

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Was King Richard III a control freak?

Was King Richard III a control freak?

Posted by pt91 at Mar 04, 2013 03:20 PM |

University of Leicester psychologists have analysed Richard III’s character - aiming to get to the man behind the bones.

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Believe the PR: graduate awarded for early career achievements

Believe the PR: graduate awarded for early career achievements

Posted by de57 at Jan 30, 2013 10:40 AM |

University of Leicester alumnus announced as Banbury Employee of the Year after being tipped as ‘most employable graduate’ in 2009.

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Examining the psychology of criminal behaviour

Examining the psychology of criminal behaviour

Posted by uatemp13 at Jan 18, 2013 01:40 PM |

New book from Professor Clive Hollin investigates criminological psychology

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Leicester leading project to boost children’s understanding of parents’ arthritis

Leicester leading project to boost children’s understanding of parents’ arthritis

Posted by hct16 at Dec 18, 2012 04:25 PM |

Psychologists to examine how information on arthritis should be communicated to children

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Psychologists find a whole new view on reading

Psychologists find a whole new view on reading

Posted by pt91 at Nov 22, 2012 05:05 PM |

According to University of Leicester researchers, the way we read words changes as we grow older

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New textbook on children as witnesses and victims

New textbook on children as witnesses and victims

Posted by hct16 at Nov 07, 2012 03:54 PM |

University of Leicester psychologist academic is co-author

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Exploring how hope and resilience can be fostered in refugee communities

Exploring how hope and resilience can be fostered in refugee communities

Posted by pt91 at Jun 14, 2012 04:55 PM |

Refugee conference on 19 June to feature Liberty Director.

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Rugby sevens raise funds for charity

Rugby sevens raise funds for charity

Posted by mjs76 at Jun 12, 2012 04:00 PM |

Post-exams mini-tournament.

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What does your dog say about you?

What does your dog say about you?

Posted by pt91 at May 24, 2012 04:45 PM |

Psychologists have found evidence confirming the conventional wisdom that dogs match the personality of their owners.

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Public lecture on the genetics of memory, 17 May

Public lecture on the genetics of memory, 17 May

Posted by mjs76 at May 14, 2012 02:47 PM |

Find out how your genes affect your memory and how your memory affects the way you learn.

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University of Leicester in the News 1 - 23 April 2012

University of Leicester in the News 1 - 23 April 2012

Posted by fi17 at Apr 30, 2012 11:00 AM |

A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.

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Psychology student wins deaf-blind essay prize

Psychology student wins deaf-blind essay prize

Posted by mjs76 at Apr 27, 2012 11:20 AM |

Award for Leicester undergraduate’s account of life with two impaired senses.

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Genial genetics: why individuals with similar traits are predisposed to get along

Genial genetics: why individuals with similar traits are predisposed to get along

Posted by pt91 at Apr 26, 2012 04:10 PM |

Psychology study finds co-operation evolves spontaeneously.

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University of Leicester in the News, 8 - 31 March 2012

University of Leicester in the News, 8 - 31 March 2012

Posted by fi17 at Apr 11, 2012 04:40 PM |

A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.

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The Week in University News: 24 March – 4 April

The Week in University News: 24 March – 4 April

Posted by pt91 at Apr 05, 2012 12:00 PM |

It's not just eggs that have featured in Leicester's news output in the run-up to Easter - here's a selection of other recent news stories.

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University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 24 January 2012

University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 24 January 2012

Posted by fi17 at Feb 06, 2012 11:20 AM |

A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media

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University of Leicester in the News, 18 - 30 November 2011

University of Leicester in the News, 18 - 30 November 2011

Posted by fi17 at Dec 12, 2011 03:58 PM |

A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.

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University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011

University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011

Posted by fi17 at Nov 23, 2011 04:25 PM |

A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.

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