Press releases April 2008
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Do compounds in chocolate reduce heart disease risk in women with diabetes?
There are certain things we know we must do to reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating chocolate every day for a year is not normally one of them. But in the first clinical trial of its kind, researchers at UEA will be asking postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes to do just that. Read more
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
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Calling talented young musicians
Young musicians from the region are being offered the chance to work under the baton of one of the world's greatest conductors - here in Norwich. Read more
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
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First carbon neutral beer launched
The brewer Adnams and the University of East Anglia's CRed carbon reduction programme have joined forces to launch the UK's first carbon neutral beer. Read more
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
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It's Green Travel Week at UEA
Staff and students are being encouraged to think about their travel habits during the University of East Anglia's first Green Travel Week. Read more
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
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UEA campaign aims to widen participation
The University of East Anglia is tackling head-on Norfolk's low rate of entry into higher education. Read more
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
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Is there anybody out there?
Is there anybody out there? Probably not, according to a scientist from the University of East Anglia. A mathematical model produced by Prof Andrew Watson suggests that the odds of finding new life on other Earth-like planets are low, given the time it has taken for beings such as humans to evolve and the remaining life span of Earth. Read more
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
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New UEA-Cefas alliance launched
In a bid to significantly boost our understanding of the fragile marine environment, UEA and the Lowestoft-based Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) are launching a new strategic alliance. Read more
Fri, 11 Apr 2008
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UEA welcomes virtual visitors
Prospective students can now get a taste of life at the University of East Anglia without even having to be on campus - thanks to the launch of its Virtual Open Day website. Read more
Tue, 8 Apr 2008
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Early Britten works performed for first time
Three previously unheard and unpublished early works by Benjamin Britten are to be performed for the first time this week – performances that have come about as the result of a partnership between the University of East Anglia, the Britten-Pears Foundation and Chamber Orchestra Anglia. Read more
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
