Press Releases September 2010
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Key nutrient found to prevent cataracts in salmon
The role of a key nutrient which prevents cataracts in salmon has been revealed by eye specialists at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 30 Sep 2010
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Record numbers expected for University of East Anglia Open Day
The University of East Anglia is expecting a record turn out for its Open Day on Saturday, October 2. Read more
Wed, 29 Sep 2010
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New apprenticeship opportunities available in Peterborough
New apprenticeship opportunities in Information and Communications Technologies will be available in Greater Peterborough following a ground-breaking initiative between IDEA Ltd and Peterborough Regional College. Read more
Wed, 29 Sep 2010
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Café conversations explore art and religion
What is the point of religious art in a secular society? Can religious faith be expressed through art? These are just two of the questions that members of the public will be invited to explore during a series of Café Conversations organised by the University of East Anglia and Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Read more
Wed, 29 Sep 2010
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Novel idea for new students at the University of East Anglia
From biochemistry to history, students starting all courses at the University of East Anglia today have been given a free Man Booker Prize novel to read before commencing their studies. Read more
Mon, 27 Sep 2010
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'Great American Novelist' launches literary festival
Award-winning author Jonathan Franzen will make one of only three UK book tour appearances at the University of East Anglia next month when he launches this autumn's literary festival. Read more
Fri, 24 Sep 2010
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Reels of History returns
The Reels of History film series returns to the screens in Norwich this autumn with some intriguing films. Read more
Thu, 23 Sep 2010
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University initiatives shortlisted for national awards
Cutting-edge technology and a project supporting individuals and business during the recession have been short-listed for prestigious higher education awards. Read more
Thu, 23 Sep 2010
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Sudden ocean cooling contributed to global warming hiatus in middle 20th century
The hiatus of global warming in the Northern Hemisphere during the mid 20th century may have been due to an abrupt cooling event centred over the North Atlantic around 1970, rather than the cooling effects of tropospheric pollution, according to research published in Nature. Read more
Wed, 22 Sep 2010
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Ecologists find new clues on climate change in 150-year-old pressed plants
Plants picked up to 150 years ago by Victorian collectors and held by the million in herbarium collections across the world could become a powerful - and much needed - new source of data for studying climate change, according to research led by the University of East Anglia and published in the British Ecological Society's Journal of Ecology. Read more
Wed, 22 Sep 2010
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Former Home Secretary to join university
The University of East Anglia has announced the appointment of the Rt Hon Charles Clarke to the position of Visiting Professor. Read more
Mon, 20 Sep 2010
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New rankings show UEA is 'truly world class'
A new global rank order of universities, published in today's (16.09.10) Times Higher Education, sees the University of East Anglia in the world's top 200, at 174th place. Read more
Thu, 16 Sep 2010
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Eating broccoli could guard against arthritis
Scientists at the University of East Anglia are launching a groundbreaking new project to investigate the benefits of broccoli in the fight against osteoarthritis. Read more
Wed, 15 Sep 2010
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Largest ever White-shouldered Ibis count
A record-breaking 429 White-shouldered Ibis Pseudibis davisoni have just been recorded in Cambodia, making the known global population much larger than previously thought. With so many birds remaining in the wild the chances of conservation success are greatly improved - welcome news for this Critically Endangered bird species. Read more
Tue, 14 Sep 2010
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Bridging the skills gap between school and university
The University of East Anglia is collaborating with schoolteachers to help students bridge the gap between school and undergraduate-level education - and to address perennial concerns about standards. Read more
Tue, 14 Sep 2010
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InCrops appoints new chair and business innovations managers
InCrops, the University of East Anglia based bio-renewables hub, has announced the appointment of Marie Francis OBE as its chair. Read more
Fri, 10 Sep 2010
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Concert to benefit armed forces charity
Conflict and morality will be the theme of a charity concert by the University of East Anglia's orchestra-in-residence in aid of injured armed forces personnel. Read more
Thu, 9 Sep 2010
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Literary festival update - Melvyn Bragg
Writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg will now be appearing at the University of East Anglia's autumn literary festival on Monday November 8. Lord Bragg had originally been due to take part on October 11. Read more
Tue, 7 Sep 2010
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Student shortlisted for prestigious nursing award
A PhD nursing student from the University of East Anglia is in the running for a prestigious Nursing in Practice award. Read more
Fri, 3 Sep 2010
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Open evening for business courses
Potential students are being invited to find out about a programme to accelerate career prospects with an open evening at the University of East Anglia this month. Read more
Fri, 3 Sep 2010
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Study recommends changes to emergency seed aid following Haiti earthquake
A major study of agriculture in Haiti after this year’s earthquake has found that much of the emergency seed aid provided after the disaster was not targeted to emergency needs. Read more
Thu, 2 Sep 2010
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Discovery could pave the way for identification of rogue CFC release
A new discovery by scientists at the Universities of East Anglia and Frankfurt could make it possible in future to identify the source of banned CFCs that are probably still being released into the atmosphere. Read more
Thu, 2 Sep 2010
