Press releases September 2006
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Pinning down the facts about obesity in the UK
Schools across Norfolk are being asked to help researchers to pin down the factors that lead to obesity in an increasing number of young people, as part of the first study of its kind in the UK. Read more
Thu, 28 Sep 2006
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Middle East scholar to speak at UEA
An award-winning scholar and peace activist from Israel-Palestine will visit the University of East Anglia this week. Read more
Mon, 25 Sep 2006
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Three decades of UEA social workers
After three decades, 650 students and a string of academic accolades, the School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia is gearing up for a celebration. Read more
Fri, 22 Sep 2006
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Closing the strategy-performance gap
You can't have strategy without management. This was the key finding presented at a national management event at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 20 Sep 2006
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Revamped MSc in Health Sciences on offer
The University of East Anglia is launching a new, streamlined version of its popular MSc in Health Sciences. Read more
Tue, 19 Sep 2006
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John chats his way to world final
It is not often that an 18-month-old is able to talk and interact with us, let alone help us in business, but that is all set to change with a young chatbot called John. Read more
Tue, 12 Sep 2006
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Climate change rocked cradles of civilisation
Severe climate change was the primary driver in the development of civilisation, according to new research by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 7 Sep 2006
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Diverse literary line-up for UEA
Two leading American writers visit Norwich this autumn as part of the latest University of East Anglia literary festival. Read more
Thu, 7 Sep 2006
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Fishing trade helps Africa
Eating fish imported from poor African countries can help rather than harm those economies according to new research by scientists at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, working in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 6 Sep 2006
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Cracking the real Da Vinci Code
The brain of the artist is one of the most exciting workplaces, and now an art historian at the University of East Anglia has joined forces with a leading neuroscientist to unravel its complexities. Read more
Wed, 6 Sep 2006
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Discrimination contributes to science pay disparity
Discrimination plays a significant role in the pay gap between men and women scientists working in UK universities, according to new research carried out at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 5 Sep 2006
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Reproductive technologies and designer babies
The well-educated are significantly more open to the idea of 'designing' babies than the poorly educated, according to a new study by psychologists at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 5 Sep 2006
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Unsung hero of science honoured for outstanding career
An evolutionary geneticist from the University of East Anglia has been recognised for his work nurturing talented young researchers. Read more
Tue, 5 Sep 2006
