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338% increase of offers to free school meal eligible students on UEA’s Preparing for Medicine programme

Following research published by the Sutton Trust on the unequal access to medicine for socio-economically disadvantaged students, UEA’s flagship Preparing for Medicine programme has seen a 338% increase in offers for free school meal eligible students.

Ørsted Greener Futures Postgraduate Scholarship now open for applications

The Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarship aims to support students studying any one-year full-time Masters in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), who otherwise wouldn’t have the means to pursue their studies at UEA.

How GPS helps older drivers stay on the roads

Sat Nav systems help keep older drivers on the roads for longer, according to new UEA research.

Could vitamin C help keep women stronger in old age?

UEA researchers are looking for women over 65, who don’t manage to eat their five-a-day or exercise much, to take part in a new trial.

CAIPE regional forum at UEA - setting the stage for innovation and collaboration in Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Prof David Maguire gave the opening address as UEA hosted the Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE) Regional Forum last week.

El Salvador Ambassador to the UK, Diana Vanegas, visits UEA

UEA was delighted to host a visit by Her Excellency Diana Vanegas, El Salvador Ambassador to the United Kingdom, in Norwich on 28 March 2025.

Stricter oversight needed as financial misconduct drives risk-taking in banking

Banks facing regulatory sanctions for financial misconduct tend to adopt riskier business practices, according to new research.

Norwich Business School awarded 5-year accreditation of its Small Business Charter

Norwich Business School has been awarded a 5-year accreditation of the Small Business Charter in recognition of its work in supporting businesses and economic development in the region.

UEA PESH students step into action at Able2B gym

UEA’s Physical Activity and Health students are gaining real-world experience at Norwich's Able2B gym, which provides fitness services to individuals with life-altering conditions, helping both students and clients break down barriers and build confidence

UEA’s grant and funding success – March 2025

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

Thriving Antarctic ecosystems found in wake of recently detached iceberg

An international team of scientists on board a research ship in the Antarctic rapidly changed their plans to study an area that was, until recently, covered by ice.

UEA teams up with Norfolk company to support elite motorsport athletes

The University of East Anglia’s (UEA) cutting-edge MoveX Lab has teamed up with a Norfolk motorsport performance company to provide state-of-the-art testing and support for racing drivers.

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