Press Releases May 2009
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Moderate alcohol intake reduces gallstone risk
Health researchers at the University of East Anglia have found that drinking two units of alcohol per day reduces the risk of developing gallstones by a third. Read more
Sun, 31 May 2009
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Celebrating Chinese literature
Literary translation is the theme of two major events being held at the University of East Anglia this summer involving Chinese authors. Read more
Wed, 27 May 2009
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Historian looks at 'Cromwellian Conquest'
Religion and Oliver Cromwell will be the subject of a public talk by historian John Morrill at the University of East Anglia this month. Read more
Thu, 21 May 2009
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Honorary degrees announced at University of East Anglia
An Olivier Award winner, a baroness, the director of the British Museum, an astro-physicist, and a climatologist are among those being awarded honorary degrees by the University of East Anglia (UEA) this summer. Read more
Thu, 21 May 2009
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Czech maestro gives masterclass
Young musicians from across East Anglia will perform with one of the world's great conductors this month. Read more
Wed, 20 May 2009
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Beetles drive groundbreaking conservation project
They are cursed the world over for contaminating food supplies and are a huge commercial pest, but the humble flour beetle is about to play a significant role in the management of endangered species. Read more
Tue, 19 May 2009
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Region’s first Sustainable Living Festival to launch
The first Norwich and Norfolk Sustainable Living Festival launches on May 22 thanks to a public engagement project run by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Fri, 15 May 2009
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Carbon system to help mitigate climate change
An international project involving the University of East Anglia will create the first carbon measuring and modelling system to be used to help mitigate climate change, verify the benefits of controversial offsetting initiatives and boost carbon trading. Read more
Thu, 14 May 2009
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Pupils 'graduate' with raised aspirations thanks to university’s mentoring scheme
Pupils from 21 Norfolk high schools will be coming together to celebrate their involvement in the University of East Anglia's Student Mentoring Scheme this Friday, May 15. Read more
Tue, 12 May 2009
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Research and teaching opportunities on offer
The University of East Anglia is offering graduates the opportunity to continue their studies while gaining valuable teaching experience. Read more
Mon, 11 May 2009
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Looking to the literary past
A course that draws on the east of England's historic role as a centre for medieval and early modern literature is being launched by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Sat, 9 May 2009
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University of East Anglia encourages adult learning
Advisers from the University of East Anglia will be encouraging people to take up a new skill, re-kindle an old interest or go on to further or higher education as part of Adult Learners' Week. Read more
Wed, 6 May 2009
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Students to benefit from new scholarships
American Studies students at the University of East Anglia will benefit from a new scholarship scheme launched to help fund a year abroad. Read more
Wed, 6 May 2009
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Celebrated composer visits university
The godson of Benjamin Britten will be at the University of East Anglia this month to talk about how musicians take inspiration from the countryside around them. Read more
Tue, 5 May 2009
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Conference to discuss HIV treatment
The social issues and policy challenges of expanding anti-retroviral therapy (ART) provision for the treatment of HIV will be discussed at a major conference at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 4 May 2009
