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We're delighted to share that we have secured a very generous £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation for a new Centre of Advanced Environmental Microbiology at UEA. This significant support will enable innovative studies on microbial ecosystems and take UEA’s climate change research to new heights.
The Centre promises to transform scientific research and deepen our understanding of climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. With construction due to start imminently, this state-of-the-art facility will soon become a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research.
For over 50 years, UEA has been at the forefront of climate research. This initiative will accelerate our efforts by fostering an environment where researchers from fields such as Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Pharmacy can work together effectively. By breaking down traditional academic barriers, the Centre will facilitate global collaboration and pioneering discoveries.
Key Research Areas Include:
Food security and soil sustainability
Habitability; Ocean sustainability, access to clean water
Function, evolution and sustainability of biodiversity
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Artist's rendition of UEA’s Building 3 after redevelopment. Phase one of the Lasdun Wall project will add two floors of modern teaching space and four floors of laboratories and facilities.
The Wolfson Foundation: Supporting Innovation and Excellence
The Wolfson Foundation is an independent charity with a focus on research and education. Its aim is to support civil society by investing in excellent projects in science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts.. Their commitment to funding innovative research is vital in advancing knowledge and tackling global challenges such as climate change.
We deeply value our partnership with the Foundation, which has a long-standing history of supporting UEA, contributing to various initiatives that enhance our research capabilities and infrastructure, including The UEA Wellcome-Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre (UWWBIC), an interdisciplinary centre for neuroimaging excellence, and the UEA Climatic Research Unit.
For more information on how you can support this exciting project, please visit our website, or contact a member of the team.