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UEA accommodation reopening after being affected by RAAC

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is reopening three of its RAAC (Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete) affected accommodation buildings ready for the start of the next academic year.

Housing associations can be “change makers” for communities, says whitepaper

Housing associations are being urged to step out of their traditional role to deliver change in deprived areas and help people into work or entrepreneurship.

Antibiotic pollution disrupts the gut microbiome and blocks memory in aquatic snails

Antibiotics prevent snails from forming new memories by disrupting their gut microbiome - the community of beneficial bacteria found in their guts.

New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Arts and Humanities appointed at UEA

Professor Catherine Richardson has been named as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Arts and Humanities at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

First ever survey of A&E triage nurses highlights problems with a lack of training, low staffing, high stress and overflowing departments

Nurses who assess patients at emergency departments would like more training and say their decisions can be negatively impacted by the high pressures of their work.

UK asylum process damaging to health, report reveals

The UK’s asylum process is damaging to the health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

The students creating toiletry kits to address hygiene poverty in Norwich

A student-led initiative at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is helping to address hygiene poverty in Norwich, by creating and distributing hygiene kits to local homeless charities.

UEA academic receives award from the Royal Meteorological Society

Daniel Skinner, Senior Research Associate based in the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has been named the newest recipient of The Malcolm Walker Award for New Environmental Researchers by the Royal Meteorological Society.

UEA and Arts Council England sign shared commitment to arts and culture in Norfolk

The University of East Anglia (UEA) and Arts Council England (ACE) have committed to work together to maximise the impact of UEA’s creativity, research and cultural activities across Norfolk through a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Increase in wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon masks progress on forest protection

New research shows that Brazil achieved “positive environmental strides” in the Amazon in 2023, with the number of deforestation fires at a five-year low.

Innovative 3D printing could revolutionise treatment for cataracts and other eye conditions

UEA researchers have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices.

Endangered migrating eagles impacted by Ukraine war

A new study reveals for the first time the impact of ongoing conflicts on the migration of an endangered bird species.

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