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From the army to UEA: The mature student about to graduate university after leaving school with no qualifications

A 69-year-old student at the University of East Anglia (UEA), who left school aged 15 with no qualifications, is fulfilling his lifelong dream of Higher Education.

From 1960s football rebel to PhD graduate: Monica Curran’s story comes to BBC Four

A UEA graduate with an inspiring women’s football legacy features in a new BBC documentary about the Manchester Corinthians, who defied the ban on women’s football.

UEA part of multi-million pound drive to revolutionise healthcare in the East

Researchers at the University of East Anglia will help transform the region’s health thanks to a multi-million pound investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Lee Child funds new crime writing professorship at UEA to shape the future of crime writing

A transformative gift from one of the world’s most successful authors is set to redefine how the next generation of crime writers are trained in their craft at the University of East Anglia.

New dentistry course and latest research highlighted at UEA Court

New course developments, the importance of international partnerships, and world-leading research were highlighted at this year’s UEA Court.

Walking without being wired: Academics help hotel guests go digital-free with hand drawn maps

Digital detox researchers have teamed up with a Norfolk hotel to help guests slow down, switch off and reconnect with their surroundings – using specially created hand-drawn walking maps to guide them along the county’s coastline and countryside.

BBC’s Clive Myrie inspires UEA students with insights into reporting, resilience and career pathways

The multi-award-winning journalist visited journalism students on 12 May at Broadcast House, followed by an evening event with UEA lecturer Barnie Choudhury.

Join UEA for Business at the Royal Norfolk Show

We are delighted that UEA for Business is the headline sponsor of the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce Business Zone at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show in June.

Refugees reveal hidden trauma of life in the UK

From relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain – a new study form the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals the struggles of refugees who entered the UK as unaccompanied minors.

Applications open for region’s first undergraduate training places for dentists

Applications open for students hoping to study Dental Surgery at the University of East Anglia (UEA), marking a major step forward in tackling the region’s shortage of NHS dentists.

UK’s first Therapeutic Fostering course opens nationwide to strengthen foster carer support

The UK’s first university‑led CertHE in Therapeutic Fostering, to support foster carers working with children who have experienced trauma, will be offered nationally from the 2026/27 academic year – announced during Foster Care Fortnight (11-24 May).

Welcoming alumni on campus on 14 May

A UEA alumni event will bring together alumni from the faculties of Science, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities, representing generations of graduates, for a day of networking and celebration.

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