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Sigmund Freud London Exhibit Co-Curated by University of Houston Scholar
An exhibit of antiquities, collected by the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, on display in London, is co-curated by a University of Houston professor and expert in Freud's work. The collection helps explain how Freud developed his theories.
Researchers Develop Breakthrough Prototype of Stretchable Fabric-Based Lithium-Ion Battery
The future of wearable technology just got a big boost thanks to a team of University of Houston researchers who designed, developed and delivered a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.
Mesoamerica a Model for Modern Metropolises
UH Provost Diane Z. Chase is the lead author on a recent Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences article exploring how lessons learned from ancient civilizations may inform how cities respond to climate change.
Houston Voters Split on the City’s Next Mayor
Houston’s mayoral race in November is looking tight, with two very familiar political figures nearly tied in a new survey from UH’s Hobby School of Public Affairs. State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Sheila Jackson Lee each initially grabbed about a third of the support. But when the subject turned to a runoff, gaps started widening.
Complementary Differences in Plays Elevated at Houston Shakespeare Festival
University of Houston alums and current students will perform the classic plays "Macbeth" and "Much Ado About Nothing" during this year's Houston Shakespeare Festival which runs July 27 - August 5 at Miller Outdoor Theater. The plays are free to the public.
Houston Nonprofits Gain Valuable Resources Thanks to Work of UH Students
Public policy, public administration and economics students work as consultants during the summer internship course, Social Economy and Enterprise Academy. It is organized by the Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics.
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