Press Releases June 2009
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University hosts Open Day on July 3
ITV news presenter and University of East Anglia graduate Alpa Patel will be talking to prospective students during a campus Open Day on July 3. Read more
Fri, 26 Jun 2009
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Study looks at benefits of herbal medicine on lung conditions
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are to study the effects of a new herbal medicine on lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. Read more
Fri, 26 Jun 2009
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InCrops launch to boost low carbon economy
A £4 million project based at the University of East Anglia to promote innovation in alternative and non-food crops will be officially launched with a special event on June 29. Read more
Fri, 26 Jun 2009
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University of East Anglia is students' choice
The University of East Anglia has been voted top English university overall and the best in the UK for its accommodation and Student Union in the 2009 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. Read more
Thu, 25 Jun 2009
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Learning lessons from deaths and serious injuries among children
A new report on enquiries into deaths and serious injuries among children shows that families and professionals involved in child protection were overwhelmed by having too many problems to face and too much to achieve. Read more
Thu, 25 Jun 2009
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National recognition for supporting students
A former archaeologist has received a national award for her work helping students at the University of East Anglia achieve their potential. Read more
Thu, 25 Jun 2009
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600 children descend on university for space-age Science Olympiad
More than 600 youngsters from Norfolk and Suffolk will pit their intellect against each other in a Science Olympiad at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 25 Jun 2009
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East of England Biochar Report Released
A report authored by the University of East Anglian's Low Carbon Innovation Centre for the East of England Development Agency suggests that biochar application to soils could have a significant impact on crop profitability and on job creation and economic activity across the region. Read more
Wed, 24 Jun 2009
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Developing world left behind in the news agenda
'International' television news focuses on a very limited number of stories and countries, a new report has revealed. Read more
Mon, 22 Jun 2009
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New appointment for social work expert
June Thoburn, Emeritus Professor in the School of Social Work and Psychology at the University of East Anglia, has been appointed to the board of the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass). Read more
Thu, 18 Jun 2009
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Norwegian honour for development scientist
A professor at the University of East Anglia has been recognised in Norway for his contributions to the field of geography, particularly in development studies. Read more
Thu, 18 Jun 2009
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VIDEO STORY: Recruitment day for unsung health profession
An unsung health profession comes under the spotlight at a special event at the University of East Anglia (UEA) next month. Read more
Thu, 18 Jun 2009
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Travel the world - without leaving your local library
A host of international authors are heading to Norfolk this month for a series of events organised by the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT). Read more
Fri, 12 Jun 2009
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Exhibition highlights child welfare issues
The latest research on child welfare by the University of East Anglia is going on show in a public exhibition at Norwich Cathedral. Read more
Fri, 12 Jun 2009
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Caribbean coral reefs flattened
Coral reefs throughout the Caribbean have been comprehensively ‘flattened’ over the last 40 years, according to a disturbing new study by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 10 Jun 2009
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Environment and health through a poverty lens
Environment and health issues faced by people in poorer communities around the world will be discussed at a conference hosted by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 9 Jun 2009
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Cartels and collusion come under the spotlight
A prestigious line-up of speakers has been announced for a major conference being hosted this month by the Centre for Competition Policy (CCP) at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 8 Jun 2009
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Beyond the Basket
Did animals teach us one of the oldest forms of human technology? Did this technology contribute to our ability to count? These are just two of the themes due to be explored during a conference on basketry at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Fri, 5 Jun 2009
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How healthy is your river?
How do you know how healthy your local river is? Academics at the University of East Anglia have come up with the answer – a simple report card, like the one a schoolchild brings home at the end of the school year. Read more
Mon, 1 Jun 2009
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First live 'cloning' of faces challenges assumptions about human behaviour
Computer scientists at the University of East Anglia have developed a new way of cloning facial expressions during live conversations to help us better understand what influences our behaviour when we communicate with others. Read more
Mon, 1 Jun 2009
