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Scientists uncover genetic fingerprints linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Scientists have uncovered new clues that could help identify which prostate cancers are most likely to spread, and which are less likely to become life-threatening, in the first major findings from an international project co-founded by UEA.

How sex can help save species from extinction

Giving females multiple males to mate with, rather than just one, could help make species more resistant to extinction – University of East Anglia research shows.

Author Zadie Smith and Booker Prize winner David Szalay announced for UEA Live autumn line-up

From major literary prize winners to some of the most influential voices in contemporary fiction, this year’s UEA Live autumn programme will host an exceptional range of authors.

Cancer drug could help millions battling osteoporosis and mid-life weight gain

An experimental cancer drug could stop osteoporosis and help women stay slim after the menopause – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Perfectionist leaders may drive employees to work while ill

Employees under pressure to meet exceptionally high standards are more likely to experience conflict at home and work while unwell, according to a University of East Anglia study.

New UEA spinout Nascent Therapeutics secures investment to advance revolutionary treatment for age-related conditions

A spinout company from the University of East Anglia (UEA) is developing a revolutionary new approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and other age-related conditions.

Scientists uncover shared biology behind profound fatigue in five major illnesses

A shared biological secret that helps explain chronic exhaustion in conditions including long Covid and PTSD has been discovered by researchers at the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics.

First results published from major algal gene sequencing project

An international team of more than 100 scientists have taken a major step towards unlocking the secrets of some of Earth’s tiniest but most important organisms.

UEA’s grant and funding success – August 2026

Discover the latest research and funding grant successes happening within the University of East Anglia.

New Meta safeguards shift burden to parents, UEA expert warns

New Meta measures may deepen inequalities by shifting responsibility onto parents and young people – according to an expert at the University of East Anglia.

UEA academic awarded prestigious Royal Society honour

From Antarctic research expeditions to the use of autonomous ocean gliders, a University of East Anglia scientist has received one of the UK's highest scientific honours.

Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes

People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

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