http://www.uea.ac.uk An RSS feed for news items from April at the University of East Anglia. Copyright: (C) The University of East Anglia 2005. all rights reserved. http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/University+appoints+new+Vice-Chancellor 1.113918 The governing Council of the University of East Anglia has appointed Professor Edward Acton as its new vice-chancellor. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/globalvoices 1.113925 A volunteer initiative from the University of East Anglia which sees international students working with local schools has won a prestigious Civic Award. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/fellowshipfirst 1.113880 An academic from the University of East Anglia has become the first British scholar to take part in a programme run by the British Academy and America’s oldest learned society. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:47:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/tyndallfunding 1.113680 The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has received £4.5 million of new investment to further groundbreaking and independent research. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/teachingevents 1.113618 Anyone considering a career in teaching can find out more during two events being held at the University of East Anglia. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:43:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/lipreading 1.113611 Scientists at the University of East Anglia have created lip-reading computers that can distinguish between different languages. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:50:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/Once+upon+a+time+at+the+University+of+East+Anglia 1.113608 The University of East Anglia is hosting a major international conference devoted to the fairy tale. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:41:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/karenheywood 1.113570 An environmental scientist from the University of East Anglia has won a prestigious international prize for her outstanding contribution to oceanography. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:33:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/litfestupdate 1.113554 Next month’s appearance by Julie Myerson at the University of East Anglia’s Spring Literary Festival has been cancelled. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:07:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/Salterschemistry 1.113499 Youngsters from all around East Anglia will be taking part in a range of scientific challenges, as well as witnessing a chemical magic show, as part of the Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of East Anglia. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/algae 1.112880 Tiny algae organisms living in the world's oceans could be used as an important indicator of climate change, according to new findings by an international team of scientists. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/recessionhelp 1.113376 Individuals and businesses in Norfolk will benefit from a £1.1m scheme designed to provide much-needed help to those hit by the recession. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:22:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/peaceconference 1.112668 Third year students at the University of East Anglia tackled issues in the Middle East recently as part of a simulated peace conference. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:13:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/summerschool 1.112667 With Easter round the corner, school might be out for most Norwich youngsters, but for some the break is just the start of a very special learning experience. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:06:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2009/apr/cfs 1.112580 Researchers at UEA are working with people who have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME to promote better understanding of the illness and access to appropriate support. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:06:00 +0100