September
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Duke Ellington jazz orchestra launches at University of East Anglia
A new jazz orchestra paying tribute to the legendary American composer, pianist and big band leader Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington is launching at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Fri, 30 Sep 2011
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Lecture series focuses on human rights
Philosopher and writer Baroness Onora O'Neill and criminologist and filmmaker Roger Graef will be among the speakers discussing the concept of human rights in a series of philosophy public lectures at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 29 Sep 2011
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University of East Anglia celebrates literary festival anniversary with two new volumes
Interviews with leading authors who have appeared at the University of East Anglia’s renowned Arthur Miller Centre International Literary Festival are published this month to celebrate its 21st anniversary. Read more
Wed, 28 Sep 2011
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Future of woodlands to be debated
The future of woodlands in England and Wales will be debated this week at a meeting organised by an historian from the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 28 Sep 2011
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Health and care experts supporting development of children's communication skills
Health and care experts from across Norfolk will be attending an event at the University of East Anglia tomorrow to discuss how they can continue to work together to support the development of children's communication skills. Read more
Fri, 23 Sep 2011
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Female promiscuity can rescue populations from harmful effects of inbreeding
Females in inbred populations become more promiscuous in order to screen out sperm from genetically incompatible males, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
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Volunteers needed for research on distress
Psychology researchers at the University of East Anglia are looking for volunteers who have been through distressing events - from watching upsetting scenes in the news to serious accidents, illness or bereavement - to help with a new study. Read more
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
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University of East Anglia Open Days
The University of East Anglia will be holding open days for potential undergraduate and postgraduate students in October. Read more
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
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British garden bird disease spreads to Europe
A deadly disease responsible for a sudden decline in two familiar British garden birds has now spread to Europe. Read more
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
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Japan six months on - lecture marks launch of new Centre for Japanese Studies
The challenges facing Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake will be discussed in a lecture taking place at the University of East Anglia this month. Read more
Wed, 21 Sep 2011
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Reassurance for dementia sufferers on impact of common drugs
Researchers whose findings on the detrimental impact of some common medicines on elderly people were widely reported earlier in the summer have found that taking a few of these medicines does not appear to cause further cognitive impairment in those already suffering from dementia. Read more
Mon, 19 Sep 2011
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Biodiversity study finds no substitute for undisturbed tropical forests
Primary forests with little or no human disturbance are irreplaceable when it comes to maintaining tropical biodiversity, according to new findings by an international team of scientists. Read more
Wed, 14 Sep 2011
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New dean of Science joins University of East Anglia
Prof Philip Gilmartin has joined the University of East Anglia as dean of the Faculty of Science. Read more
Tue, 6 Sep 2011
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From housing crisis to housing transformation
The housing market crisis presents a unique opportunity to transform the quality of housing in England, to stimulate innovation, to create new business opportunities and supply chains, and to transform skills in the construction sector, according to low-carbon experts at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more
Fri, 2 Sep 2011
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Women and British Film and Television: Both Sides of the Screen
WI members from around Norfolk will be learning more about women in the British film and TV industries at the University of East Anglia next week. Read more
Fri, 2 Sep 2011
