The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a research intensive university, now placed 60th in the world top 200 universities for research impact through citations of our research.
A long standing tradition for interdisciplinary research, an enthusiastic atmosphere and a willingness to explore new ideas, makes UEA a special place to conduct research.
We have particular strengths in Environmental Sciences, International Development, Creative Writing with research in 6 of our Schools rated in the top ten in the UK.
With our partners on the Norwich Research Park, we are particularly well-placed to conduct research in areas of global significance including health and climate change and the security of food, energy and water.
Our research expertise influences national policy and international decision-making, particularly in areas relating to the environment, health, cultural development and the public service.
Latest Research News
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South Asian focus for new UEA collaboration
A new collaboration will see the University of East Anglia working with the South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust to increase public activities and educational opportunities. Read more
Fri, 21 Dec 2012
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Environmental performance affected by ethnic and religious diversity
Ethnically or religiously diverse countries underinvest in measures to improve their environmental performance, according to new research by an academic at the University of East Anglia. Read more
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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University of East Anglia alumni challenged on national television
Author and comedian Charlie Higson will be among the four high-profile University of East Anglia (UEA) graduates taking part in a special series of University Challenge over Christmas. Read more
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Literary Festival springs into life
Musician-turned-author Tracey Thorn and Charles Darwin's great-great-granddaughter poet Ruth Padel feature in the diverse line-up for the University of East Anglia's Spring Literary Festival. Read more
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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'Missing' polar weather systems could impact climate predictions
Intense but small-scale polar storms could make a big difference to climate predictions according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Massachusetts. Read more
Sun, 16 Dec 2012
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UK universities embrace the online future of higher education
The University of East Anglia is taking part in a major new programme to deliver university-level courses, free of charge, online. Read more
Fri, 14 Dec 2012
