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New university students not left behind, despite 2020 A-level chaos
Students in England starting university in autumn 2020 were as prepared as their peers who moved into higher education the previous year – even though they had...

How AI and ‘puff technology’ could help understanding of smoking behaviour
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are using new ‘puff technology’ to see how people who smoke and vape use e-cigarettes.

Continued strict control measures needed to reduce new COVID-19 strains
A group of scientists is calling on governments to consider the continued use of strict control measures as the only way to reduce the evolution and spread of...

"Timing wise, this U-turn in US climate policy is excellent"
As President Biden signs the United States back up to the UN Paris Agreement, Heike Schroeder, professor of environmental governance in UEA’s School of...

"Timing wise, this U-turn in US climate policy is excellent"
As President Biden signs the United States back up to the UN Paris Agreement, Heike Schroeder, professor of environmental governance in UEA’s School of...

Herd immunity may not be achievable even with high vaccine uptake
The government vaccination programme may not be sufficient to achieve herd immunity - even if everyone in the UK is vaccinated - according to new research from...

Study shows how network of marine protected areas could help safeguard Antarctic penguins
New research led by BirdLife International, the University of East Anglia (UEA) and British Antarctic Survey highlights how a proposed network of marine...

New report on post-Brexit challenges and opportunities
Brexit and Beyond, a new report from academic think tank UK in a Changing Europe, underlines the challenges and opportunities that confront the United Kingdom...

‘Babysitters’ provide boost to offspring of elderly birds
Young Seychelles warblers fare better if their elderly parents have help raising them, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the...

New project aims to improve rates of patients taking medicines for type 2 diabetes
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is working with the Universities of Oxford and Amsterdam to test a community pharmacy service designed to support people with...

2020 ends earth’s warmest 10 years on record
The latest data confirms 2020 concludes the earth’s warmest 10-year period on record.