http://www.uea.ac.uk An RSS feed for news items from Faculty News at the University of East Anglia. Copyright: (C) The University of East Anglia 2005. all rights reserved. http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+tool+in+the+early+detection+of+bowel+disease 1.177883 An international team of researchers have developed a new kind of endoscope to aid the early detection and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:42 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Paget's+research+comes+home 1.137456 Doctor Giles Watts joins School of Medicine from Harvard Medical School Wed, 23 May 2012 15:43:15 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+research+presented+to+social+care+inquiry 1.138299 A team of researchers at the University of Essex and the University of East Anglia have just submitted written evidence to the Health Select Committee Social Care Inquiry. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:37 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/FOH+work+to+support+policy+for+care+of+the+over+65s 1.174879 Health Economic Group’s questionnaire to help inform policy making for social care of the over 65s Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:53 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/volunteers-needed-social-anxiety-study 1.200752 Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in their research into social anxiety. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:16:38 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/speech-language-symposium-2011 1.198571 Over 200 practitioners working with young children from across East Anglia/Norfolk & Suffolk attended Making 0-3 Count, a multi-agency symposium to discuss supporting the development of communication skills in children up to three years of age. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:08:22 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/slt20110818 1.193163 The Speech and Language Therapy degree course at the University of East Anglia has come joint first (with a 100% rating) for overall student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:52:35 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/ws20110817 1.193090 Centre for Interprofessional Practice welcomes 'flying visit' from Professor Peter Baker of the University of Queensland Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:49:22 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Novel+vaccine+aims+to+eradicate+polio 1.188479 Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a novel way of administering polio vaccine as part of a global bid to wipe out the disease. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:08:54 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Key+appointment+marks+first+step+to+an+institute+for+bone+and+muscle 1.189676 A leading international authority in metabolic bone disease has been appointed by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) to lead a major initiative in research in bone and muscle disorders. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:07:03 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Smoking+cessation+drug+linked+with+increased+risk+of+heart+attack+and+stroke 1.191779 A drug designed to help people give up smoking increases the risk of serious heart problems, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia and two US universities. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:06:11 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Bronchitis+and+emphysema+inhaler+linked+with+increased+mortality 1.191780 An inhaler designed to help chronic bronchitis and emphysema sufferers breathe could be significantly increasing their risk of dying, according to new research by the University of East Anglia and three US universities. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:05:08 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Breakthrough+in+the+fight+to+prevent+bowel+cancer 1.151871 A UEA clinical senior lecturer is a co-author of groundbreaking new research which could prevent thousands of people dying from bowel cancer every year. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:04:08 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/School+of+Nursing+Sciences 1.191871 New name for School of Nursing and Midwifery Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:16:18 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Drug+side+effect+linked+with+increased+health+risks+for+over+65s 1.190442 A side effect of many commonly used drugs appears to increase the risks of both cognitive impairment and death in older people, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:09:22 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/INTERPROFESSIONAL+STUDENT+CONFERENCE+A+GREAT+SUCCESS 1.188844 Two hundred delegates attend Interprofessional Student Conference Fri, 27 May 2011 08:30:43 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Health+professionals+from+across+the+region+look+to+the+future+at+UEA 1.188283 180 practice educators from across the region attended conference organised by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Fri, 20 May 2011 09:31:38 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2011/May/asthmastudy Fri, 20 May 2011 09:31:20 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Fellowship+first+for+AHP+physiotherapy+lecturer 1.188480 AHP academic awarded highly competitive National Institute of Health (NIHR) Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship Fri, 20 May 2011 09:30:58 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Technology+talks 1.186305 Speech and Language Therapy students take the stand at National Science and Engineering and Week Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:15:57 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Dementia+risk+is+higher+in+people+with+both+stroke+and+irregular+heartbeat 1.185396 Stroke patients who also suffer from an irregular heartbeat are at double the risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:36:34 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Trauma+survivors+from+ethnic+minorities+wanted+for+PTSD+project 1.185395 Trauma survivors from non-Western cultures are being invited to take part in a unique research project at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:36:23 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Poor+physical+health+of+severely+mentally+ill 1.185198 Physical ill-health is rife among the severely mentally ill in Britain, according to new research published today by the University of East Anglia. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:36:01 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Malawi+trip+for+nursing+students 1.182920 Three NAM students are set to spend a two week placement in Malawi in partnership with the Ekwendeni School of Nursing. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Prestigious+award+for+Speech+and+Language+Therapy+student 1.181850 Speech and Language Therapy student wins Aphasia Student Prize Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Scholarship+wins+in+the+Faculty+of+Health 1.139340 Five undergraduates in the Faculty of Health have won prestigious scholarships at the University Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:59:02 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Students+learn+benefit+of+working+together+to+help+tackle+alcohol+abuse 1.161172 Health students have been working with recovering alcoholics and their families Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:43:34 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/University+of+East+Anglia+launches+a+pioneering+new+course+in+breast+surgery 1.181074 The University of East Anglia is to launch a new e-learning masters degree in breast reconstruction surgery. The Master in Surgery in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery is the first in the UK to formally qualify surgeons in this vital field. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Alumni+shares+Cambodia+Occupational+Therapy+experience 1.161857 Beth Smart, 2005 OT graduate returns to UEA to share Cambodia experience Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:56:17 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/FACULTY+AND+SCHOOL+NAME+CHANGES Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:56:02 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/National+Award+for+University+of+East+Anglia+Researcher+in+Hand+Therapy 1.178100 A senior academic in the Occupational Therapy team, has received the Natalie Barr Award from the British Association of Hand Therapists for services to hand therapy. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+unit+to+encourage+healthier+behaviour 1.177884 Researchers at the University of East Anglia will be part of a new programme of research funded by the Government to inform action to help people change health habits. Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:25:36 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+study+into+support+for+stroke+patients+with+aphasia+ 1.177244 Health researchers are launching a new study to investigate support given to recovering stroke patients with communication difficulties. Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:51:58 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+of+Health+Launches+Regional+Clinical+Psychology+Workshops+ 1.177243 First session - CBT for Personality Disorders led by keynote speaker, Professor Thomas.R.Lynch Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:49:46 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Norfolk+nursing+team+wins+top+national+award 1.138351 A team of neonatal nurses from Norfolk have won the prestigious Nursing Times award for Team of The Year. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:22:05 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Student+shortlisted+for+prestigious+nursing+award 1.170420 A PhD nursing student from the University of East Anglia is in the running for a prestigious Nursing in Practice award Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:18:34 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/nursing-stroke 1.152758 Lecturer to establish Norwich branch of a charity which offers support for younger stroke survivors. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:15:34 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Tavistock+Student+prize+awarded 1.138430 Charlotte Poulson, a third year Speech and Language Therapy student, has been awarded the prestigious annual Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Student Prize. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:39:58 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Fellowship+awards+in+for+Faculty+of+Health+staff+ 1.175520 Two members of staff from the University of East Anglia (UEA) Faculty of Health awarded Fellowships with the ‘NHS Improvement Faculty’. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/International+Award+Winning+Researcher+joins+School+of+Nursing+and+Midwifery 1.176019 Bridget Penhale, who recently received the Rosalie Wolf Memorial Award, has joined the School of Nursing and Midwifery Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:24:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Students+to+explain+how+occupational+therapy+can+touch+us+all 1.174865 Occupational therapy students and staff at the University of East Anglia are holding an ‘open house’ at the Forum as part of a week of events in support of National Occupational Therapy Week. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:06:41 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/FOH+hosts+Australia+fact+finding+visit 1.171920 Psychology professor from Griffith University, Australia, visits FOH to find out more about the delivery of Interprofessional education. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:32:44 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/UEA+Students+produce+winning+Interprofessional+poster 1.171919 Poster designed by UEA students winner at CAIPE (Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education). Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:22:04 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/National+Student+Survey%3a+ringing+endorsement+for+AHP 1.169782 National Students Survey shows excellent satisfaction levels in Allied Health Professions Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Helping+stroke+survivors+to+walk+again 1.167469 A new trial will investigate whether the early use of a splint, designed to hold a weakened foot correctly in position, can help stroke survivors to walk again and to achieve a better long-term recovery. Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:54:05 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Leading+cardiologist+appointed+to+harness+world+class+research 1.165733 The University of East Anglia, in a joint initiative with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (NNUH), has appointed Prof Andrew Stewart Coats as Norwich Research Park ‘professor at large’. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:37:07 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Joy+at+NAM+charity+effort+paying+dividends 1.165726 NAM delight at reports of their fundraising efforts making a real difference in Malawi Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:14:04 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/OT+presentation+challenges+'western'+assumptions 1.164905 Dr Michael Iwama, regarded as one of Occupational Therapy's emerging progressive thinkers and theorists, talks to students and health providers about the 'Kawa' model Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Fellowship+award+to+boost+AHP+commercial+venture 1.164786 Fellowship award to develop AHP commercial enterprise which helps business organisations performance. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+of+Health+research+recognised+by+USAID 1.164776 Research into the effect of water carrying on children in South Africa conducted by Academic in AHP has been flagged for attention by the United States Agency for International Development. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 15:48:13 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+research+set+to+unlock+significant+implications+for+OT+interventions 1.164778 A £59,000 grant will enable AHP to investigate the experiences of occupational gain in people with inflammatory arthritis receiving successful antiTNFα treatment. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/AHP+best+practice+has+national+recognition 1.163305 Innovative AHP teaching initiative highlighted as an example of best practice by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:10:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Academics+from+Norway+on+fact+finding+trip+to+Faculty+of+Health. 1.161180 Health academics from Norway have been on a fact-finding visit to draw lessons in best practice in Interprofessional Education (IPE) Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:59:56 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Innovation+shared+by+Occupational+Therapy+students 1.161197 Two third-year Occupational Therapy students invited to share their ideas at regional forum. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Nurses+raise+funds+for+Malawi 1.152583 Students and staff at the University of East Anglia are throwing money down the toilet for a good cause. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:37:24 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Occupational+Therapy+Courses 1.137616 Want to make a difference? Looking for a varied and rewarding career? Sun, 16 May 2010 10:07:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Olive+oil+could+guard+against+developing+ulcerative+colitis 1.151886 Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by Faculty medical researchers at the University of East Anglia Wed, 5 May 2010 11:18:55 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Open+sessions+for+university+midwifery+course.+ 1.151881 Faculty runs open sessions for adult nurses interested in becoming midwives Sun, 2 May 2010 10:14:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+evidence+on+co-prescribing+for+heart+and+stroke+patients 1.150770 New research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows no risk in combining two commonly-prescribed treatments for patients at risk of heart attacks and strokes. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:57:48 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/health-research 1.149871 Show some emotion – a new approach for health research. Call for papers - closing date 12 April 2010 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:27:12 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/cameroon-health 1.149774 Cameroon health representatives are address their country's health training structures with expert advice from the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:44:41 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/cancer-research 1.149776 Cancer researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an advance in our understanding of head and neck cancers - thanks to funding from a Lowestoft family devastated by the disease. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:44:19 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Lessons+shared+with+Japanese+health+educators 1.148732 Two Nursing lecturers from Japan are at the UEA on a month-long fact finding mission in the Faculty of Health Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:32:22 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+Associate+Deans+Appointed 1.147750 The Faculty of Health has made two important internal appointments. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:40:11 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Nursing+and+Midwifery+achieves+outstanding+report 1.140817 The School of Nursing and Midwifery has achieved a superb report in its Annual Monitoring Review (AMR). Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:53:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Research+aims+to+prepare+patients+for+surgery 1.146805 New research led by academics in the Faculty of Health aims to reduce anxiety felt by patients facing bowel surgery. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:33:18 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/creativity-chanllenge 1.146622 Occupational Therapy students push creative boundaries in test of problem solving skills Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:33:59 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+of+Health+to+host+Academy+of+Medical+Sciences+Lecture+-+22+March+2010 1.145952 Professor Martin Roland, Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Cambridge, subject is “Does money make the world go round? - Paying doctors to improve the quality of their care” Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:45:05 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Mark+of+excellence+for+Masters+in+Clinical+Education 1.144744 Post Graduate Certificate in Education achieves professional accreditation from the Higher Education Academy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:41:46 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+of+Health+appoints+two+new+Heads+of+School 1.144203 The Faculty of Health appoints new heads of school in Nursing and Midwifery and in the School of Allied Health Professions Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+senior+research+appointments+in+the+Faculty+of+Health 1.143912 Faculty of Health appointments will further strengthen highly regarded research institutes Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:46:46 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+contract+win+to+help+NHS+suppliers 1.141364 FoH's Health Economic Consultancy Group has won a contract to deliver services to health sector technology manufacturers. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:26:12 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+of+Health+vital+to+new+health+initiative 1.140800 The Faculty of Health has played a key role in winning Department of Health funding for health care improvements Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:38:41 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Conversation+Partners%3a+training+success+for+people+with+aphasia 1.139716 The Faculty of Health’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team has just completed its third course to train groups of volunteers with aphasia who will go on to coach first-year SLT students Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Faculty+at+the+forefront+to+promote+interprofessional+learning 1.139212 The Centre for Interprofessional Practice (CIPP) in the Faculty of Health has hosted a national ‘Student Network Meeting’ on behalf of the Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE). This was the first such meeting since the CAIPE Student Network was launched in Stockholm last year. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:04:03 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/New+lecturer+joins+Anatomy+team 1.138722 Mr Hope Gangata has been appointed as an Anatomy Lecturer in the School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Muddied+waters 1.138372 New research from the University of East Anglia’s Faculty of Health questions the effectiveness of many of the systems used to provide clean water in some of the world’s poorest nations. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:11:47 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Stroke+Rehabilitation+course 1.137546 Masters level module starting on 13 January 2010 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:04 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Fruit+impact+on+Heart+Health 1.136423 New research launched on the impact of fruit on heart health Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:54 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Malawi+tutors+join+AHP 1.136425 Malawi Tutors join the School of Allied Health Professionals Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:52 +0000 http://www.uea.ac.uk/foh/news/Become+an+allied+health+professional 1.137543 Do you have the skills to become an allied health professional? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:28:00 +0000