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Annual Bishop of Norwich Prize for Ecology awarded to UEA graduate

University of East Anglia (UEA) master’s graduate, Adam Bourton, has won the 2026 prize for his conservation work with beach-nesting birds in North Norfolk.

A new way to study? UEA pilots AI tool to support revision and learning

UEA has launched a pilot with StudyStash, an AI-powered learning platform designed to help students make better use of their existing course materials.

Electoral integrity under pressure as elections faced persistent threats in 2025

Elections across the world faced a wide range of pressures on electoral integrity in 2025, from violence and mis- and disinformation to electoral management malfunctions, cyber attacks and natural hazards, according to a new report.

Cultural leaders from Peru and Brazil bring climate justice and Indigenous rights campaign to Westminster

Indigenous women leaders and LGBTQIA+ campaigners from Peru and Brazil are in London this week as part of a University of East Anglia project using creative storytelling to drive climate justice and Indigenous rights advocacy.

Why choosing the next James Bond matters beyond cinema, according to UEA expert

Following World James Bond Day earlier this week, speculation is mounting over who will become the next James Bond, with names including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson linked to the iconic role.

Applications open for UEA’s 2027 Creative Writing Summer School

Applications are now open for the 2027 Creative Writing Summer School at UEA, following the success of its inaugural programme this summer.

Stark male-female differences revealed in autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed as mental health conditions

Females with autoimmune diseases are more likely than males to report mental health misdiagnoses and face longer diagnostic delays, University of East Anglia and Cambridge research has found.

Scientists reaffirm ‘incontrovertible’ evidence of human influence on climate

The scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review – despite a United States government report questioning the science.

Bestselling novelist Nuala Ellwood appointed Lee Child Professor of Crime Writing at UEA

Nuala Ellwood will bring her experience as a bestselling novelist, lecturer, mentor and public speaker to the University of East Anglia's MA Crime Fiction when she joins the University in January 2027 as Lee Child Professor of Crime Writing.

UEA and Anglian Water strengthen commitment to innovation, sustainability and regional impact

The University of East Anglia and Anglian Water are reaffirming their shared commitment to tackling some of the region's most pressing environmental challenges.

Booker Prize winners celebrate new UEA scholarship in honour of Eve Smith

The Booker Prize Foundation and the University of East Anglia announce new creative writing scholarship in the name of former BPF Company Secretary Eve Smith.

Major BFI Screen Heritage Fund investment secures future of nationally significant film archive in Norwich

£374,697 Resilience award will support relocation of the East Anglian Film Archive to UEA and safeguard more than 130 years of regional screen heritage.

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