Press releases June 2003
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Out of Africa, sorghum, the sustainable cereal
A new environmentally-friendly type of packaging will be unveiled this week, made from sorghum, a staple cereal crop grown in southern Africa. Read more
Tue, 24 Jun 2003
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New tennis centre will be champion
Norfolk could soon be on its way to producing a future Wimbledon champion, after plans for the University of East Anglia to build a new outdoor tennis centre at Earlham School received the go-ahead from city planners this afternoon. Read more
Tue, 24 Jun 2003
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The Wulugu Trust
Books from the UEA library, a megaphone for a peer-group AIDS worker and a radio documentary team are just a few of the things destined for Ghana, thanks to a Norfolk-based trust. Read more
Mon, 23 Jun 2003
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The art of language
French and Japanese visitors to Norwich Castle will now be able to read even more information about the exhibits in their own languages, thanks to a continued collaboration between the UEA and the Norfolk Museum and Archaeological Services. Read more
Mon, 23 Jun 2003
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New Chancellor for UEA
The University of East Anglia has announced the appointment of Sir Brandon Gough as its Chancellor from 1 August 2003. Read more
Wed, 18 Jun 2003
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University fair comes to UEA
Students in Norfolk will have the chance to meet representatives from universities across the UK at a higher education convention organised by Connexions Norfolk which takes place at the University of East Anglia next week. Read more
Wed, 18 Jun 2003
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Biomedical Research Centre gets underway at UEA
Work gets underway this week on the University of East Anglia's (UEA) latest building venture - the Biomedical Research Centre. Read more
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
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Leading charities into the future
The charity Break has teamed up with the University of East Anglia to deliver specialist leadership training for senior charity heads, in response to the government's new emphasis on the role of the voluntary sector in providing services to meet community needs. Read more
Mon, 16 Jun 2003
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Show me what you are made of!
Over 500 school pupils from across Norfolk will be shown the more slimy and smelly aspects of the body at the next Great Egg Race to be held at the UEA. Read more
Fri, 13 Jun 2003
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Secrets of the Sahara
The Sahara may be located hundreds of miles away but its influence reaches much further, playing a role in global climate, hurricane formation and heat and dust hazards, as delegates will hear at a conference at the University of East Anglia this week. Read more
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
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Get fit and go green at the Norfolk Show
At the University of East Anglia's stand (Avenue 8, No. 254) at this year's Norfolk Show, visitors will be able to take part in a range of activities, such as learning how they can help the Norfolk environment, getting a fitness check or making moving images. Read more
Fri, 6 Jun 2003
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UEA honour for Lady Sainsbury
As the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary, the UEA has given an Honorary Fellowship to its benefactor, Lisa Sainsbury, in recognition of her remarkable contribution to the University and to the cultural life of the region. Read more
Thu, 5 Jun 2003
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Award-winning scientist to head pharmacy
The first new pharmacy course in the UK for more than 30 years took a step forward this week with the appointment of Professor Duncan Craig as Head of Pharmacy and Chair in Pharmaceutics at the University of East Anglia (UEA). He will lead a rapidly expanding pharmacy team at UEA. Read more
Mon, 2 Jun 2003
