Press releases October 2001
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England basks in All Hallows' Summer
England is enjoying an All Hallows' Summer according to UEA climate researchers, who say this October will be the warmest ever recorded in Central England since records began in 1659. Read more
Tue, 30 Oct 2001
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Underwater to get out of the rain
A writer described as "Bill Bryson underwater" comes to the University of East Anglia next week to celebrate the extraordinary life and times of the late Jack Kitching, a founding professor in UEA's School of Biological Sciences. Read more
Tue, 30 Oct 2001
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Fellowship to help talented new writers
A new writing fellowship at the University of East Anglia is to be dedicated to the memory of distinguished publisher and literary agent, Charles Pick, and will build on his commitment to supporting promising new writers. Read more
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
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Global cooperation needed on climate change
Climate change negotiators meeting next week in Marrakech need to build a global coalition to enhance the adaptation ability already shown by communities vulnerable to climate change. Read more
Tue, 23 Oct 2001
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Carbohydrate Chemistry Comes of Age
A new national network of chemists and biologists is planning to open up a vital area of chemistry that could have major implications for the drug, food and agrochemical industries. Read more
Tue, 23 Oct 2001
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OTs at the University of East Anglia are model therapists
Occupational therapy experts at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have contributed to a model for developing OT in Kyrgyzstan - one of the Central Asian republics formerly part of the Soviet Union. Read more
Tue, 23 Oct 2001
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UEA graduates contributing to the region
Many students from the University of East Anglia opt to work in the region after graduation, as local employers tap into a pool of potential employees with wide-ranging expertise. Read more
Tue, 23 Oct 2001
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Star techs: the next generation
Technical staff in universities play a vital role in teaching and research, from creating tailor made laboratory equipment, to providing important learning support. Read more
Mon, 22 Oct 2001
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What does it mean to be English?
As government in the UK becomes more devolved, and politicians debate Britain's further integration into Europe through the single currency, it is often claimed there exists today a "crisis of Englishness". Read more
Mon, 22 Oct 2001
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Making sense of surrealism
Surrealist art produced some of the most fascinating images of the 20th century, but it is often hard to unravel the meaning of these unconventional masterpieces. Read more
Thu, 11 Oct 2001
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Managing the Environment
Companies wishing to improve their environmental credentials are invited to take part in the Environmental Management System (EMS) workshops, on Tuesday 30th October, at the Sportspark, University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 8 Oct 2001
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Links with Japan celebrated
Norwich is to host an event this week as part of Japan 2001, a nation-wide celebration of Japan's culture and its links with the UK. Read more
Mon, 8 Oct 2001
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Chief Scientist visits UEA
The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor David King, will visit the University of East Anglia (UEA) next week, as guest speaker for this year's Norwich Research Park public lecture. Read more
Fri, 5 Oct 2001
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Archaeologists up in the air
The Wallis Autogiro got James Bond out of a tight spot - and helped Robbie Williams soar to chart success in his latest pop video. But a conference at the University of East Anglia this week will be concentrating on the use of the nifty little aircraft for archaeologists. Read more
Wed, 3 Oct 2001
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Science innovation boost
A consortium of East Anglian universities and science institutes have secured up to 3 million pounds of Government funding to exploit science and technology research and forge stronger links with industry. Read more
Wed, 3 Oct 2001
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Hope amid the business gloom
There may be gloom in the international business world - but there is a touch of optimism at the University of East Anglia's School of Management. Read more
Wed, 3 Oct 2001
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The End is Nigh for Telephone Menu Systems
Have you ever found yourself lost in telephone cyberspace? Or worse, have you gone full circle around the possible options, only to find yourself back at square one? Now a joint project between the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Silicon Valley speech recognition company, Nuance, could mean the end of being told to "press one for account enquiries". Read more
Tue, 2 Oct 2001
