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University of Cambridge is hiring a Professor of Lego

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Since the 1200s, the University of Cambridge in the UK has been one of the greatest centers for learning and scholarly research in the world. So it’s no surprise that the revered institution is now hiring a professor of Lego.

The Lego Foundation donated £1.5 million ($2.3 million USD) to the university to build a center dedicated to research in “play in education, development, and learning.” The open professorial position will lead the institute.
via Neatorama

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