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UEA’s grant and funding success – September 2025

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

UEA and partners launch new Creative Writing PhD bursary

UEA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Vision Group and the National Centre for Writing to support a PhD bursary in Creative Writing.

UEA study shows the value of investing in charities

A study by researchers at the University of East Anglia has revealed that charities across Norwich offer significant economic returns to both the city and county.

University Compare names UEA in top 25 for employability

UEA’s excellent track record for student employability support has helped in securing a top 25 place in the University Compare 2026 rankings.

UEA Live returns this autumn with literary legends and rising stars

Norwich’s signature literary festival, UEA Live, is back this autumn with a must-see line-up of authors, playwrights and poets.

Budding literary stars from across Southeast Asia showcased through inaugural UEA Young Writer Award

Three high-school pupils from Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia are celebrating after being named as winners of the inaugural UEA Young Writer Award, with the trio described by one judge as 'writers of truly outstanding promise'.

UEA medical student’s transplant journey inspires future in renal medicine

A University of East Anglia medical student is turning years of personal experience as a kidney patient into a powerful motivation to pursue a career in renal medicine.

Leading climate research centre celebrates 25th anniversary

Twenty-five years of leading climate research for policy was celebrated at the University of East Anglia this month with a major conference that addressed the opportunities and challenges for climate action now, not the distant future.

Could an antidepressant help stroke survivors find emotional stability?

UEA researchers are launching a trial to see if the commonly prescribed antidepressant Sertraline could reduce emotional changes caused by having a stroke.

Community management effectively protects millions of hectares of Amazonian forest

New research reveals “unprecedented” conservation results of community-based management of protected areas in the Amazon.

Major report tackles Covid cardiovascular crisis head-on

Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new UEA research.

UEA physiotherapy students begin new placement supporting patients with neurological conditions

Patients living with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis are benefiting from a new physiotherapy initiative at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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