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Turning the tide on plastic: The UEA student start-up transforming pregnancy testing with seaweed

A student at the University of East Anglia (UEA) hopes to create a 100% plastic-free pregnancy test, to tackle the environmental impact of millions of single-use tests discarded each year.

Wildlife-friendly landscapes dramatically boost biodiversity in fragmented forests

A major new study has revealed that improving the landscapes surrounding forest remnants can dramatically increase their ability to retain bird species - even when the forest fragments themselves are small or isolated.

UEA further boosts its climate expertise through key appointments and strategic partnership

The University of East Anglia’s reputation for climate science has been further enhanced by a new partnership with the UK Met Office, a key committee appointment and a leading US scientist set to arrive in the Summer.

UEA's spring break opening hours

Over the spring break, some facilities and services at UEA will have reduced opening hours and partial closures.

Ancient DNA reveals identity of Europe’s earliest dogs

A researcher at the University of East Anglia has helped uncover the identity of one of Europe’s earliest known dogs.

Three subjects at UEA rank in the top 100 in the world

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has three subjects in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings By Subject.

Competition experts say no guarantees veterinary prices will come down

Competition experts from UEA and the University of Glasgow have warned there is no guarantee that transparency remedies will bring down veterinary prices following the publication of a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation.

Sainsbury Centre named most visited attraction in the East of England

The Sainsbury Centre has been recognised as the East of England’s most visited attraction in 2025, welcoming more than 1.16 million total visitors.

Norwich named Best Place to Live in the UK 2026

Norwich, the home of the University of East Anglia, has been crowned the Best Place to Live in the UK.

English history’s biggest march is a myth – King Harold sailed to the Battle of Hastings

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold’s legendary 200 mile march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 never happened.

TikTok’s mental health ‘minefield’

A substantial proportion of TikTok posts about ADHD and autism are misleading - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

Finalists announced for UEA's Innovation and Impact Awards 2026

A record number of entries were submitted for this year’s Innovation and Impact Awards, and following a highly competitive judging process, finalists have now been selected across seven categories.

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