Press releases March 2004
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Report focuses on the needs of fathers
The importance of supporting families and parents has become a major focus of policy and practice in recent years, with the role of fathers increasingly coming under scrutiny. Read more
Wed, 31 Mar 2004
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Norwich scientist targets osteoarthritis in new research
A UEA scientist is aiming to find out more about an enzyme which could be crucial in the development of the common joint disease osteoarthritis, thanks to funding from the Arthritis Research Campaign. Read more
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
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Women at the sharp end of medicine
Female medical students from the University of East Anglia received cutting edge surgical training this week in a bid to encourage more women to enter the field. Read more
Wed, 24 Mar 2004
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Pupils look forward to musical treat
Mozart, Glenn Miller and John Williams might soon replace The Darkness on teenagers’ stereos across the city, if a group of music students from UEA have anything to do with it. Read more
Wed, 24 Mar 2004
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World art at your fingertips
A click of the mouse is all that is needed to take a closer look at objects and art works from around the world, thanks to a new online resource created by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
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Asthma study seeks more volunteers
A study by researchers at the University of East Anglia into the benefits of different types of asthma medication needs more volunteers to take part in the project. Read more
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
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Silent Cinema finds its voice at UEA
The ways in which silent films were made, exhibited and understood by their audiences, from the beginnings of film in the late nineteenth century to the introduction of sound in the late 1920’s, are addressed in a new book from the University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
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Where Art Meets Science
Thirty talented 12 and 13 year olds will have the chance to explore the interface between art and science next week (March 22) at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
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Running for research
A researcher into heart disease at UEA is hoping to help fight the illness even further – by running the London Marathon. Read more
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
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Three weddings and a war
A vivid account of a whirlwind wartime romance in Suffolk has won this year's PFD Prize for Life Writing at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
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CRed Award for Norwich and Peterborough
Matthew Bullock, Chief Executive of the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society will today be presented with a CRed Merit Award, by Professor Trevor Davies, Director of CRed, the UEA-based community carbon reduction project. Read more
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
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Issued on behalf of the Royal Society: Views of the general public about nanotechnology
The overwhelming majority of people have not heard of nanotechnology, according to the results of a public opinion poll published jointly by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering today to coincide with National Science Week. However, of those who can offer a definition of nanotechnology, most believe it will make things better in the future. Read more
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
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Local composer gets his work heard
A group of professional musicians are to perform a piece by Norwich-based composer Jonathan Impett at a performance at UEA tomorrow (Thurs 11 March). Read more
Wed, 10 Mar 2004
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Sounds of the sea at St Andrews Hall
‘Sail forth’ will be the command emanating from St Andrews Hall, Norwich this Saturday when the UEA Symphony orchestra joins forces with the UEA choir to perform ‘A Sea Symphony’ by English composer Vaughan Williams. Read more
Wed, 10 Mar 2004
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Clever Devils
A renowned RE teacher will be giving an important lesson in how to avoid ‘clever devils’ in the classroom, at this year’s annual Keswick Hall lecture at UEA. Read more
Wed, 10 Mar 2004
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Thornage Energy Action Group (TEAG) takes a lead in carbon reduction
North Norfolk village, Thornage, supported by North Norfolk District Council and by their parish church is working to raise awareness on how the village could reduce carbon emissions and on how villagers could benefit. Read more
Wed, 10 Mar 2004
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City to host Japanese archaeology experts
The fine city of Norwich might not seem at first glance to have a great deal in common with medieval Japan - the land of the Samurai warrior and the tea ceremony - but a conference this month will go back in time to explore similarities in the birth of towns and cities thousands of miles apart. Read more
Tue, 9 Mar 2004
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Beethoven in Norwich
The life and work of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven will be celebrated in a series of events this month, including a rare performance of his entire Quartet Cycle, and a special display of his portraits. Read more
Tue, 2 Mar 2004
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National Science Week 2004
From DNA forensics and mould gardens, to ozone holes and how clouds form, the mysteries of science will be explained by University of East Anglia (UEA) scientists as they get out of the lab during this year's National Science Week (12-21 March). Read more
Mon, 1 Mar 2004
