Press Releases May 2010
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Honorary degrees announced at University of East Anglia
Irish writer Sebastian Barry, the chief executive of the Aldeburgh Festival and the director of the Science Museum are among those being awarded honorary degrees from the University of East Anglia this year. Read more
Fri, 28 May 2010
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Event aimed at future brand leaders
An open evening is being held at the University of East Anglia on June 7 for anyone interested in the world's first programme in brand leadership. Read more
Fri, 28 May 2010
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Take part in a musical marathon
The chance to conduct or play with a symphony orchestra during a day-long musical marathon is being offered as part of an international arts festival taking place at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 27 May 2010
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UK return for new director of world-renowned museum
The world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia has appointed Paul Greenhalgh as its new director. Read more
Thu, 27 May 2010
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Bringing the past back to life
Researchers are appealing for stories of soldiers from Lancashire who helped to build wartime defences on Britain's coastline. Read more
Wed, 26 May 2010
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University's Big Beach Clean
From chip forks and plastic bottles to lobster pots, tyres and ropes, volunteers from the University of East Anglia will be cleaning up a three-mile stretch of Norfolk coastline on June 6. Read more
Wed, 26 May 2010
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Reels of History
The 50th anniversary of the death of the Russian poet and novelist behind the classic Dr Zhivago will be marked with a film screening in Norwich on June 6. Read more
Wed, 26 May 2010
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Critically endangered turtle sees eight-fold increase in numbers
A critically endangered breed of turtle has seen an eight-fold increase in numbers according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 25 May 2010
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MP sees how university project is helping businesses beat the recession
Norwich North MP Chloe Smith visited the University of East Anglia to find out more about Project Evolve – a scheme set up to help Norfolk-based individuals and organisations through the economic downturn and beyond. Read more
Mon, 24 May 2010
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Exceptional student receives scholarship for State-side study
A student from the University of East Anglia will be travelling to the United States with help from a graduate of the university. Read more
Mon, 24 May 2010
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UEA students are financial advisers of the future
A student at the University of East Anglia is among the 10 best future financial advisers according to insurance group Aviva. Read more
Thu, 20 May 2010
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Ofsted gives UEA top marks for teacher training
Teacher training courses run by the University of East Anglia have been given an "outstanding" grade by Ofsted. Read more
Wed, 19 May 2010
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Leading research centre announces annual conference
The Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia has announced dates for its sixth annual summer conference. Read more
Wed, 19 May 2010
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Trauma survivors sought for new research
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are looking for people who have experienced personal traumas such as car accidents, assault or natural disasters to help them with a new study. Read more
Wed, 19 May 2010
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World Art focus for new journal
The School of World Art Studies and Museology at the University of East Anglia has launched a new academic journal to provide a forum for redefining the study of art across cultures. Read more
Thu, 13 May 2010
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Nurses raise funds for Malawi
Students and staff at the University of East Anglia are throwing money down the toilet for a good cause. Read more
Tue, 11 May 2010
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Partnership results in new research opportunities
The chance to train as a postgraduate researcher in social science is being offered as the result of a partnership between the University of East Anglia and The Open University (OU). Read more
Tue, 11 May 2010
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Nature writer's archive donated to University of East Anglia
More than 100 personal notebooks and unpublished poetry by the acclaimed nature writer, environmentalist and film-maker Roger Deakin are among a new archive collection at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Sat, 8 May 2010
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International gathering of story-makers at UEA
A major festival bringing together award-winning writers, photographers and artists takes place at the University of East Anglia next month. Read more
Fri, 7 May 2010
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Youngsters get a taste for chemistry
More than 150 children from across the region are visiting the University of East Anglia this month to compete in this year's Salters' Festival of Chemistry. Read more
Wed, 5 May 2010
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Regular use of aspirin increases risk of Crohn's disease by five times
People who take aspirin regularly for a year or more may be at an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 4 May 2010
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Olive oil could guard against developing ulcerative colitis
Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Sun, 2 May 2010
