Press releases May 2002
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Time to write at UEA
A Burmese-American author will be able to devote time to her literary endeavours after winning a writing fellowship worth 25,000 pounds at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 30 May 2002
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The Slow Burn
Ground fires in Amazonian forests are driving the most vulnerable bird species to extinction and are slowly killing even the most mighty trees, previously thought to be fire-resistant. Read more
Thu, 30 May 2002
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Christian Education in a Multi-Cultural Society
As the debate regarding single faith schools continues, Reverend Canon John Hall will be looking at Christian Education in a Multi-Cultural Society, in his Keswick Hall Lecture on Wednesday 29 May, at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 22 May 2002
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Breakfast clubs evaluated
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day but figures show that nearly half a million children aged 8 to 16 in the UK go to school each day without having had anything to eat or drink. Read more
Thu, 16 May 2002
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Global warming double-edged sword for Venice
The prospect of Venice flooding daily within the next century is real and alarming - but a local climate response to global warming could help save the city from the worst of a flooded future. Read more
Wed, 15 May 2002
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Medieval Norwich in the 21st century
A great part of the charm of Norwich lies in its highly visible Medieval past. But the study of the city's history is not just for academics in ivory towers - it is an important part of planning for the future. Read more
Mon, 13 May 2002
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A matter of honour
Among the distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees from the University of East Anglia this July are leading poet Seamus Heaney, popular mathematician and broadcaster Simon Singh, and UEA's own Vice-Chancellor, Vincent Watts. Read more
Wed, 1 May 2002
