Press releases July 2004
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Nanotechnologies bring great potential and need for responsible development
Nanotechnology offers many potential benefits, but its development must be guided by appropriate safety assessments and regulation to minimise any possible risks to people and the environment, according to a report published today (29 July 2004) by the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Read more
Thu, 29 Jul 2004
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International study into children in care
A survey of the developed world’s most vulnerable children is being launched by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 29 Jul 2004
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BBC Press Release
Scientists at one of the world's leading institutions on climate change are warning that holiday makers could be shunning summer holidays in the Mediterranean in as little as 20 years time. Dr David Viner, speaking to a News 24/BBC1 climate special, "Global Warning?" says the annual migration of over a hundred million tourists into the region could be reversed, as higher temperatures, together with extreme events like heatwaves and torrential storms make it too uncomfortable for tourists. Read more
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
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Local people can learn the write way
Learning how to write for children, turning family holidays into travel guides and writing memoirs are just a few of the courses on offer at the University of East Anglia (UEA) this Autumn. Read more
Tue, 20 Jul 2004
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Recorder gets airing
The traditional view of the recorder as a squeaky childhood instrument is to be banished next week as a virtuoso musician takes to the stage. Read more
Mon, 12 Jul 2004
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Gone With the Wind? Scientists take to the skies to track global air pollution
This morning a team of forty scientists from seven UK universities, including the University of East Anglia (UEA), will travel to the Azores to join hundreds more in the largest international atmospheric field campaign of its type ever attempted. Read more
Mon, 12 Jul 2004
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Robes and a sigh of relief
More than 3000 students don robes and a beaming smile at the University of East Anglia next week - alongside 14 eminent 'honoraries'. Read more
Thu, 8 Jul 2004
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Open Evening in Continuing Education at UEA
An open evening is to be held at UEA tomorrow (8 July) offering people the opportunity to come along and find out about new courses being run from the autumn in Continuing Education. Read more
Wed, 7 Jul 2004
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Honorary Fellowship for a very special friend
Sir Timothy Colman has been made an Honorary Fellow of the University of East Anglia. The rare honour was conferred at a ceremony today in recognition of his lasting impact on the life and work of UEA. Read more
Mon, 5 Jul 2004
