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How loss of smell and taste could be symptoms of COVID-19
A new study gives weight to emerging evidence that a loss of smell and taste is a common symptom of COVID-19 according to UEA smell expert Prof Carl Philpott.
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A-level students should avoid dangerous skills gap
An admissions expert from the University of East Anglia (UEA) says A-level exams cancelled due to COVID-19 shouldnt stop students getting into university, but that they should avoid the dangerous skills gap which could see them falling behind when they ge
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The East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) invites aspiring filmmakers to create ‘mash-up’ for film archive competition
Submissions are now open for the East Anglian Film Archives annual Mashup Filmmaking Competition. The first of its kind in the UK, the competition has been running annually since 2014.
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UEA medical students offer childcare support for NHS staff
As the UK rallies around to try and support the nations tireless NHS staff, UEAs students in medicine, nursing and occupational therapy have been doing their own bit to lend a helping hand by providing childcare for key healthcare workers.
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Fitzcarraldo Editions Wins Republic of Consciousness Prize
Fitzcarraldo Editions have been awarded the 2020 Republic of Consciousness Prize for the novel Animalia by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo, translated by Frank Wynne. The 10,000 prize-pot though, which is half-funded by the University of East Anglia through their P
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Choose vaping to stay smoke free under lockdown, says UEA expert
Its more important than ever for smokers to quit, and ex-smokers to remain smoke free according to smoking addiction expert Dr Caitlin Notley from the University of East Anglia.
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£20 million project to map Coronavirus spread using whole genome sequencing
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute are part of a national project to map how COVID-19 spreads and behaves - using whole genome sequencing.
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Portable Covid-19 test could be rolled out in weeks
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are pioneering a portable coronavirus kit which could be rolled out to test NHS staff in weeks.
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UEA launch project to 3D print ventilator parts and masks
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have launched a project to 3D print ventilator parts, masks and other critical equipment to battle the Covid-19 virus.
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UEA lends a hand by opening up lab for sanitiser production
The state-of-the-art laboratories in the University of East Anglias recently opened New Science Building (NSB) are being put to good use during the coronavirus outbreak as a hub for the creation of vital supplies for local NHS organisations.
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Research reveals why some prostate cancers are more aggressive
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered why some prostate cancers are more aggressive, spread to different parts of the body, and ultimately cause death.
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Dementia test to expand diagnosis across India
A standardised test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
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