http://www.uea.ac.uk An RSS feed for news items from May 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/2010/may/hongrads10 1.153386 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. Fri, 28 May 2010 23:58:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/brandleadershipjune7 1.157330 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. Fri, 28 May 2010 10:55:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/haydnmarathon 1.153292 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. Thu, 27 May 2010 13:06:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/scvadirector 1.153273 The world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia has appointed Paul Greenhalgh as its new director. Thu, 27 May 2010 11:14:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/walberswicklancashire 1.161850 Researchers are appealing for stories of soldiers from Lancashire who helped to build wartime defences on Britain's coastline. Wed, 26 May 2010 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/beachclean 1.153228 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. Wed, 26 May 2010 16:37:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/rohdrzhivago 1.153294 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. Wed, 26 May 2010 13:09:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/turtles 1.153115 A critically endangered breed of turtle has seen an eight-fold increase in numbers according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Tue, 25 May 2010 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/evolvechloe 1.153040 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. Mon, 24 May 2010 15:53:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/greenwell 1.152998 A student from the University of East Anglia will be travelling to the United States with help from a graduate of the university. Mon, 24 May 2010 11:20:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/avivascheme 1.152837 A student at the University of East Anglia is among the 10 best future financial advisers according to insurance group Aviva. Thu, 20 May 2010 16:41:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/eduofsted2010 1.152723 Teacher training courses run by the University of East Anglia have been given an "outstanding" grade by Ofsted. Wed, 19 May 2010 10:41:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/ccpconf2010 1.152710 The Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia has announced dates for its sixth annual summer conference. Wed, 19 May 2010 10:18:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/trauma 1.152707 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. Wed, 19 May 2010 10:13:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/worldartjournal 1.162018 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. Thu, 13 May 2010 15:07:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/malawi 1.152227 Students and staff at the University of East Anglia are throwing money down the toilet for a good cause. Tue, 11 May 2010 15:41:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/ueaoustudentships 1.152159 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). Tue, 11 May 2010 09:36:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/rogerdeakinarchive 1.152060 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. Sat, 8 May 2010 17:38:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/storymakers 1.152059 A major festival bringing together award-winning writers, photographers and artists takes place at the University of East Anglia next month. Fri, 7 May 2010 17:02:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/salters2010 1.151918 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. Wed, 5 May 2010 15:11:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/crohnsdisease 1.151772 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. Tue, 4 May 2010 10:07:00 +0100 http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2010/may/oliveoilstudy 1.151771 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. Sun, 2 May 2010 10:05:00 +0100