Press releases October 2003
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Tyndall Centre and Norwich School of Art launch science and fine-art exhibition
A collaboration between contemporary fine artist Janice Kerbel and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research based at the University of East Anglia (UEA) opens on Saturday 1 November at Norwich Art Gallery. Called Home Climate Gardens, the exhibition is a meditation on a world marked by increasingly uncertain conditions. It consists of a series of ten detailed contemporary drawings inspired by climate change, our living and working environments, and our interactions with plants and our environment. Read more
Thu, 30 Oct 2003
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Essex companies on the road to environmental excellence
For many small and medium sized businesses getting to grips with environmental management can seem to be a step too far. Having to deal with quality systems, health and safety, customer relations, financial management, staff training and development and all of the other elements of running a successful business is complex and time consuming. As a result environmental management has often taken a back seat. Read more
Mon, 27 Oct 2003
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Rites of Passage
Two television presenters, a Rabbi and Judge are to talk at this years Launcelot Fleming Lecture Series which will explore the themes of Birth, Puberty, Marriage and Death. Read more
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
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Businesses aim to attract UEA talent
A wide variety of local and national employers will be descending upon UEA this Friday in order to seek out the talent of tomorrow. Read more
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
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UEA forges business links at Geneva conference
UEA representatives have been busy forging links with some of the major telecom companies this week at an important exhibition in Geneva. Read more
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
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Music at One: Lunchtime Concerts
A baroque trio will kick off this season's Music at One series tomorrow with a performance marking UEA's 40th anniversary. Read more
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
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No Gain without Paine
Norfolk's own fighter for justice, Thomas Paine, will be remembered this week in a lecture given by a justice seeker of our own time, Michael Mansfield QC. Read more
Thu, 9 Oct 2003
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Lies, damned lies or statistics?
Men who shave are apparently less likely to have heart attacks. Eight out of ten owners who expressed a preference said their cats preferred it. How do you choose your Lottery numbers? Every day we are bombarded with numbers and statistics. But are the numbers all they seem? Read more
Thu, 9 Oct 2003
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Perspectives on Medicine
From foundation hospitals and patients' rights to GP working hours, health, medicine and the NHS are rarely out of the headlines, with the issues often dividing opinion. Read more
Tue, 7 Oct 2003
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Opening up computing
The fast moving world of computing will be uncovered this week when the University of East Anglia (UEA) opens the doors on its School of Computing Sciences. Read more
Mon, 6 Oct 2003
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Check your energy CRed-entials
Have you ever wondered how to reduce your outgoings and be kinder to the environment at the same time? Well you could find out how and win a prize this Saturday (11 October), when CRed, the community carbon reduction project visits the Forum in Norwich for a free, advice drop-in. Read more
Mon, 6 Oct 2003
