Press releases November 2007
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Immigration course for adult learners
With the issue of immigration rarely out of the headlines, the University of East Anglia is offering a new part-time course for adult learners on 'The Impact of Immigration'. Read more
Wed, 28 Nov 2007
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UEA scientists in share of £26m to answer big questions in biology
The UK’s main public funder of life science research, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), has today announced almost £26m of new funding for “systems biology” research to tackle significant questions in biology. Read more
Tue, 27 Nov 2007
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The anatomy of a medieval church
A public lecture on medieval church architecture takes place next week in the perfect setting - a medieval church! Read more
Tue, 20 Nov 2007
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Internet remedies for STIs pose significant public health hazard
People with sexually transmitted infections are putting themselves at risk by buying treatments over the internet, according to new research by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 19 Nov 2007
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Will we ever cure cancer?
World cancer expert Prof Dylan Edwards will give a public lecture at the University of East Anglia this month on the long search for a cure for cancer. Read more
Mon, 19 Nov 2007
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Feminists challenge fantasy of post-feminism
Post-feminism offers women only a fantasy of empowerment, according to a provocative new book edited at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 15 Nov 2007
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Ice age imprint found on cod DNA
An international team of researchers, including environmental scientists at the University of East Anglia, has demonstrated how Atlantic cod responded to past natural climate extremes. The new research could help in determining the vulnerability of cod to future global warming. Read more
Wed, 14 Nov 2007
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UEA Library wins national award for new technology
The library at the University of East Anglia has received a prestigious national award for its groundbreaking self-service technology. Read more
Wed, 14 Nov 2007
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Primary rain forest is irreplaceable
As world leaders prepare to discuss conservation-friendly carbon credits in Bali and a regional initiative threatens a new wave of deforestation in the South American tropics, new research from the University of East Anglia and Brazil's Goeldi Museum highlights once again the irreplaceable importance of primary rain forest. Read more
Tue, 13 Nov 2007
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University wins Beacon status
The University of East Anglia has been selected as a national Beacon to develop further its engagement work with the public. Read more
Fri, 9 Nov 2007
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Major clinical trial of osteoporosis screening begins
More than 11,000 women over the age of 70 will take part in the second phase of a major clinical trial to find out if screening older woman for osteoporosis can help to reduce the numbers who suffer bone fractures. Read more
Wed, 7 Nov 2007
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Open evening for those who want to teach
The University of East Anglia is hosting an Open Evening next week for those wishing to teach in a secondary school. Read more
Fri, 2 Nov 2007
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Bubble Show comes to UEA
Scientists at the University of East Anglia will be using a fun Bubble Show to teach Norwich primary school children about chemistry next week. Read more
Thu, 1 Nov 2007
