Press releases December 2001
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W.G. (Max) Sebald 18 May 1944-14 December 2001
The University of East Anglia has been shocked and greatly saddened by the untimely death in a car accident of one of its senior and most eminent professors, Max Sebald. Read more
Wed, 19 Dec 2001
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Dot com delivers for UEA student
An enterprising student at the University of East Anglia has filled a gap in the courier market by setting up his own "dot com" company offering a nation- wide delivery service - while also studying full-time for a degree in economics. Read more
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
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An early Christmas present from the Sportspark
Christmas has come early for one lucky Sportspark customer. Nine-year-old Victoria Lipp, has won over £100 worth of prizes, as the one-millionth customer at the Sportspark, University of East Anglia and will be presented with her prizes on Friday 21 December. Read more
Mon, 17 Dec 2001
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World class performance as UEA research strength confirmed
Today's (Friday 14 December) research assessment exercise (RAE) announcement has confirmed UEA's place as a top-flight international research-led university. Read more
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
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Prescription for progress
A new course run by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of East Anglia is set to relieve pressure on doctors and give nurses in the region a greater role in patient care by training them in prescribing medicines. Read more
Thu, 13 Dec 2001
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Millions more at risk worldwide from effects of climate change
Many millions of people could be placed at risk as a result of higher temperatures in the future, according to new research co-ordinated by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more
Wed, 12 Dec 2001
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Glad tidings for UEA student
A UEA student has scooped the top prize of £3000 in a competition organised by the University's Business Innovation Centre to encourage entrepreneurship across the UEA and the Norwich Research Park. Read more
Wed, 12 Dec 2001
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Another record attempt at the Sportspark
Jane Asher, the UK's most prolific performer in masters swimming, will attempt a British swimming record in the 50m, Breastroke on Saturday 15 December at 8.30am at the Sportspark, University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 12 Dec 2001
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Banana boat to help with climate research
A refrigerated cargo vessel in the banana trade is set to contribute to research about climate change, in a new collaboration between the University of East Anglia (UEA) and The Geest Line, a commercial shipping line based in Southampton. Read more
Wed, 5 Dec 2001
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UEA benefactor honoured
The University of East Anglia has conferred an Honorary Fellowship on Mrs Pamela Salter, a long-time benefactor and friend to UEA, in recognition of her significant contribution to the life and work of the University. Read more
Tue, 4 Dec 2001
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Clowns courtiers and painters
In the age of the prestigious Turner Prize, it's easy to imagine that an artist such as Leonardo da Vinci would have been celebrated in his day as he is now. However Dr Evelyn Welch of Sussex University will show that this was not the case, on Thursday 6 December at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 4 Dec 2001
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Wild Weather and Violent Volcanoes at UEA
This year's University of East Anglia (UEA) Christmas Lectures for Children will be focusing on Wild Weather and Violent Volcanoes. Read more
Mon, 3 Dec 2001
