Press Releases January 2009
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Award-winning film maker visits University of East Anglia
A journalist and award-winning documentary film maker who was kidnapped by the Taliban will talk about covering the 'War on Terror' during an event at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Fri, 30 Jan 2009
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Heating from carbon dioxide will increase five-fold over next millennia
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have found that heating from carbon dioxide will increase five-fold over the next millennia. Read more
Fri, 30 Jan 2009
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Skin colour studies on tadpoles leads to cancer advance
The humble tadpole could provide the key to developing effective anti-skin cancer drugs, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 29 Jan 2009
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Renewed funding for leading research centre
The Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia has been awarded £4.3m of funding by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and recognised as an international authority on competition and regulation issues. Read more
Thu, 29 Jan 2009
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Geoengineering could complement mitigation to cool the climate
The first comprehensive assessment of the climate cooling potential of different geoengineering schemes has been carried out by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more
Wed, 28 Jan 2009
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Environmental masterclasses from Norwich Business School
The University of East Anglia’s Norwich Business School will be holding two masterclass events on how businesses can maximise opportunities within the emerging low carbon energy environment. Read more
Mon, 26 Jan 2009
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Indian climate experts visit the University of East Anglia
A group of scientists from India are visiting the University of East Anglia for a five-day conference on climate change this week. Read more
Mon, 26 Jan 2009
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New era new name
The School of Development Studies at the University of East Anglia is changing its name to the School of International Development. Read more
Fri, 23 Jan 2009
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Setting the tone for musical talent
A scheme to develop young musical talent is looking to help more people in the region following the success of a pilot project involving the University of East Anglia Read more
Fri, 23 Jan 2009
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Literary line-up unveiled
The worlds of history, nature, science and fiction come together for this year's Spring Literary Festival at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 21 Jan 2009
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Funding success for heritage group
A Norfolk heritage group has secured more than £5000 of funding to turn its website into a major new resource for those carrying out research into the historic environment in the county and beyond. Read more
Tue, 20 Jan 2009
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Free history lecture for East Anglian pupils
Young people from around the region will be able to find out about popular 18th century sports and pastimes at a free lecture at the University of East Anglia this Saturday. Read more
Tue, 20 Jan 2009
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University to hold Postgraduate Open Day
The University of East Anglia will be giving graduates the chance to explore career options in everything from teaching and business management to becoming a best selling author at a Postgraduate Open Day. Read more
Fri, 9 Jan 2009
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History and sustainability
The role history can play in contemporary thinking and education about sustainability and environmental change will be examined during a conference at the University of East Anglia this weekend. Read more
Fri, 9 Jan 2009
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New person at helm of Institute of Food Research
David Boxer, Dundee University's Vice-Principal for Research and Enterprise and Professor of Microbial Biochemistry, has been appointed as the next Director of the Institute of Food Research and Professor of Microbial Metabolism at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 8 Jan 2009
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Women and the occupation of Iraq
The plight of women living in Iraq is now worse than it was before the US-led invasion and the fall of Saddam Hussein’s authoritarian regime, according to a new book. Read more
Wed, 7 Jan 2009
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Taste of university life for Norfolk pupils
More than 600 Year 10 pupils will be learning about everything from programming robots to making slime at the University of East Anglia this week. Read more
Tue, 6 Jan 2009
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Business school joins global programme
Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has become part of a global programme that will see students taught how technology can enable integrated business processes and strategic thinking – and gives them the skills to add immediate value to the marketplace. Read more
Tue, 6 Jan 2009
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University of East Anglia graduate to become new Dr Who
Former University of East Anglia student Matt Smith will be travelling through space and time as the new Dr Who. Read more
Mon, 5 Jan 2009
