January
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University of East Anglia announces new project to engage young people in research
The University of East Anglia will help Norfolk and Suffolk school children learn about cutting edge research - thanks to a multi million pound initiative. Read more
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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New research centre launched to help creative industries in the digital age
From illegal file-sharing to the market conditions needed to boost innovation - researchers from the University of East Anglia will investigate how creative industries can be protected in the digital age as part of a multi-million pound project which launches today. Read more
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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New group for fans of children's books
Adults are being invited to revisit their childhoods at a new book group run by staff and students from the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Boost to low carbon economy as InCrops receives extra funding
InCrops, an Adapt Low Carbon Group initiative based at the University of East Anglia, has received £750,000 of additional funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Read more
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Emissions trading schemes limit green consumerism
Schemes that aim to regulate greenhouse gas emissions can limit consumers' attempts to reduce their carbon footprints, according to an economist at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Reforms of private enforcement of competition law receive cautious welcome
Plans to make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take legal action against anti-competitive businesses received a cautious welcome from competition experts at the University of East Anglia today. Read more
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Unintended consequences of proposed soft drink sugar tax
The introduction of a sugar tax on soft drinks could have unintended consequences that would be harmful rather than helpful to consumers, according to an expert at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Green Deal must 'sell' energy efficiency to consumers
The government's Green Deal must 'sell' energy efficiency as way of improving domestic life - or take up won't happen, according to researchers at the Unviersity of East Anglia. Read more
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
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UEA nurses are having a ball
Two nursing students from the University of East Anglia have organised a ball to raise funds for vital medical and educational supplies for a hospital in Africa. Read more
Fri, 25 Jan 2013
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Strictly Come UEA
The glitz and glamour of ballroom dancing will come to the University of East Anglia (UEA) this weekend when it hosts a national student dancing competition. Read more
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Too Difficult Box line-up announced
Former government Ministers David Blunkett and Margaret Hodge are among the speakers appearing as part of a public lecture series at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Lecture series tackles economic issues
Health service reforms and banking risks are among the subjects to be tackled during a public lecture series starting next week at the University of East Anglia Read more
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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University of East Anglia pioneers advanced training programme in bowel surgery
The University of East Anglia is launching a pioneering new course designed to meet the complex training needs of colorectal surgeons. Read more
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Collaboration is the key to sustainability
The pioneering £16 million Norwich Research Park (NRP) Enterprise Centre is set to break new ground when the project team employs a collaborative Single Point of Delivery approach to build the flagship sustainability project at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read more
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Adapt Commercial wins contract to generate energy from East Anglian reed
Adapt Commercial, a wholly owned company of the University of East Anglia (UEA), has won a contract with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to look at innovative ways of generating energy from wetland reeds. Read more
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
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UEA scientists mimic nature in £800,000 renewable energy project
University of East Anglia scientists are taking inspiration from the way that plants harness energy from the sun to develop more efficient renewable energy. Read more
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
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OFT’s Chief Economist to join University of East Anglia
Dr Amelia Fletcher, currently Chief Economist at the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), is to join the University of East Anglia as a Professor of Competition Policy, it was announced today. Read more
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
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UEA lectures by MP's expenses scandal journalist
Award-winning journalist Heather Brooke - whose investigation first exposed the MPs' expenses scandal - will be hosting a series of lectures and discussion panels at the University of East Anglia's London campus. Read more
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Stately home to open its doors to art history students
A unique opportunity to study - and stay at - one of England's finest stately homes is being offered to art history students at the University of East Anglia as part of a new collaboration. Read more
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Strawberries and blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women
Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third – according to research from the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. Read more
Mon, 14 Jan 2013
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UN human rights expert joins debate on rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
The right to protest will be on the agenda next week when a UN human rights expert attends a meeting in London hosted by the University of East Anglia. Read more
Fri, 11 Jan 2013
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NRP secures approval for long-term development plans
Norwich Research Park, Europe's leading centre for research in Food, Health and the Environment, has won approval from South Norfolk Council for its ambitious long-term development. Read more
Fri, 11 Jan 2013
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Funding available for postgraduate courses
Potential students considering postgraduate study are invited to attend an open day at the University of East Anglia on January 23. Read more
Wed, 9 Jan 2013
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Century-old map of natural world updated
A zoological world map showing all known mammals, birds and amphibians has been updated for the first time in more than a century - thanks to a University of East Anglia researcher. Read more
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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University of East Anglia alumni reach University Challenge final
Four UEA graduates will compete in the final of a festive series of University Challenge tonight (January 4). Read more
Fri, 4 Jan 2013
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Dakar Rally challenge for UEA academic
A lecturer from the University of East Anglia will begin the new year by helping a team of injured soldiers compete in a gruelling 8,000 mile race across South America. Read more
Thu, 3 Jan 2013
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New Year Honours for University of East Anglia colleagues
Four key University of East Anglia figures have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Read more
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
