Press releases December 2007
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A helping hand from the grandparents
A team of scientists led by the University of East Anglia has discovered the existence of grandparent helpers in the Seychelles warbler – the first time this behaviour, which rarely occurs except in humans, has been observed in birds. Read more
Fri, 21 Dec 2007
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UEA scientists find waves in the deep ocean
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have used ocean-going robots to reveal new waves in the deep ocean. Read more
Thu, 13 Dec 2007
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Another warm year
The University of East Anglia and the Met Office's Hadley Centre have released preliminary global temperature figures for 2007, which show the top 11 warmest years all occurring in the last 13 years. Read more
Thu, 13 Dec 2007
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Mosses, Monet and multiculturalism
What turned Dr Who into a British television institution? How did the career of Leonardo da Vinci develop from his early years in Florence to his last works in Paris? What part do mosses and liverworts play in our ecosystems? Read more
Wed, 12 Dec 2007
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UEA graduate is Times/Lloyds TSB Graduate of the Year
University of East Anglia Law graduate Nicola Daniels has been named Times/Lloyds TSB Graduate of the Year, winning a handsome £7000. Read more
Tue, 11 Dec 2007
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UEA novelist gives rare concert
Acclaimed novelist and singer Amit Chaudhuri is giving a rare performance of his experimental music in Norwich. Read more
Thu, 6 Dec 2007
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Scientists issue Bali climate change warning
Five University of East Anglia scientists have joined more than 200 leading climate experts to urge the UN Climate Conference in Bali to act immediately to cut greenhouse gases. Read more
Thu, 6 Dec 2007
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Weather works and wizard wheezes
Ever wondered about the secret behind Harry Potter’s success? What ingredients did the stories need in order to capture the imaginations of the young – and not so young – readers? Read more
Tue, 4 Dec 2007
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New angle on Norwich Cathedral
A public lecture at the University of East Anglia will explore how the architects of Norwich Cathedral used geometry in their original design. Read more
Mon, 3 Dec 2007
