Press releases April 2006
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CRed calls for radical rethink of UK energy policy
Environmental campaigners at the University of East Anglia have criticised the Government's 2006 energy policy consultation document, Our Energy Challenge. Read more
Fri, 21 Apr 2006
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New test for hay fever and asthma
The sneezing season is about to start and experts at the University of East Anglia are looking for hay fever and asthma sufferers to help them establish a new test. Read more
Fri, 21 Apr 2006
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The cult of Celt
A new book edited by University of East Anglia media and culture expert Dr Diane Negra examines the growing appeal of all things Irish. Read more
Fri, 21 Apr 2006
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Who dunnit? Drama in the chemistry lab
Even Hercule Poirot might be flummoxed by the mysteries of this chemistry lab. Students from 20 local schools are invited to 'The Mystery at Salty Towers' on April 27, an event to help hone their chemistry skills. Read more
Thu, 20 Apr 2006
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Our man in Washington
A senior academic at the University of East Anglia has been appointed as an adviser on the global environment based at the World Bank in Washington DC. Read more
Thu, 6 Apr 2006
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Government-funded nursery places make economic sense
New research shows that it makes good economic sense for the Government to fully-fund nursery places for poor families. The study by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University of London concludes that Britain would be better off - even in the short term - if it invested more on high quality day care for disadvantaged preschool children. Read more
Tue, 4 Apr 2006
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Out of Africa
Large quantities of Saharan dust are helping to fertilize the massive plankton blooms that occur in the tropical eastern Atlantic, a research project has confirmed. Read more
Mon, 3 Apr 2006
