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UEA’s Big Sister Little Sister programme aims to address gender disparity in Computing Sciences

An innovative mentorship programme called Big Sister Little Sister, directed at girls, women and gender-diverse people, is aiming to address gender imbalance through school outreach, and by fostering a more supportive environment in higher education.

UEA researcher named BBC New Generation Thinker for groundbreaking work on climate and child marriage

The University of East Anglia’s Dr Reetika Revathy Subramanian has been named one of the BBC’s 2025 New Generation Thinkers.

Norwich History Festival launches to celebrate city's vibrant history

The Norwich History Festival was officially launched on Thursday 5 June, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the city’s rich historical tapestry. Find out more about the upcoming programme of events from 17 to 25 July.

‘Radical’ shift needed in child safeguarding reviews

New research involving the University of East Anglia shows that a different approach to ‘learning’ and improved infrastructure could make child safeguarding reviews more useful.

Specialist nurse wins national award for innovative diabetes care research

Andrea Lake, a diabetes specialist nurse and PhD student has won a national award in recognition of her research, which could shorten hospital stays for people with diabetes.

Mental health law changes could put autistic people at risk

Proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act (MHA) in England and Wales could inadvertently strip vital protections from autistic people and those with learning disabilities – according to UEA experts.

Report reveals cautionary tale of forests falling victim to “Humpty Dumpty effect”

A report on the role of forests in providing economic and social resilience reveals the rapid pursuit of economic growth, coupled with a misunderstanding of how forests contribute to social and economic resilience, has set a path for undoable destruction.

Over confidence in finance bosses leads to environmental rule-breaking

New research shows that firms are more likely to break environmental rules when those who control the company finances are overly confident in their abilities.

Double distinction for UEA academics with prestigious Royal Meteorological Society award wins

In a remarkable achievement for a single institution, Prof Manoj Joshi and Prof Adrian Matthews have both been awarded the prestigious Adrian Gill Award by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS).

UEA tracks baby brainwaves to give deaf infants a head start

A major new effort is underway at UEA to help deaf children born to hearing parents gain stronger language skills from the very start.

From Norwich to New Orleans – study abroad with a splash of Mardi Gras magic

Where could studying abroad take you? For India Yates, it led her to the heart of one of the most vibrant celebrations in the United States: Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Norwich Business School achieves the highest standard of achievement in post-graduate business education with re-accreditation

The University of East Anglia’s Norwich Business School has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities in post-graduate business education.

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