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Public Health enters top 100 as multiple courses rise in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

The University of East Anglia has improved across multiple subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, published this week (18 November).

Ban on plastic wet wipes welcome but ‘biodegradable’ ones could still be harmful

A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is a “step forward” but there are still potential problems with ‘biodegradable’ wipes, according to a researcher from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Join the 80s Festive Video Show at East Anglian Film Archive on 16 December

Join staff at the East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) to celebrate the holiday season with a glittering programme of festive footage from the Anglia TV news archives.

The perfect Crime (Fiction degree): UEA celebrates a decade of creative writing success

This year marks a thriller of a decade for the University of East Anglia (UEA) as it celebrates 10 years of its MA in Crime Fiction – the first creative writing course of its kind in the UK.

UEA in world top 100 in global sustainability rankings

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has improved its overall score in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, released today (18 November).

Norwich creator wins at the UK and Ireland TikTok Awards

A University of East Anglia graduate has scooped an official TikTok award for his educational social media posts.

UEA researchers named among world’s most influential for 2025

Six researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have been named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025.

House of Lords event highlight realities of mental health crisis in UK agriculture

Policymakers, health and agricultural leaders came face-to-face with the realities of the mental health crisis in UK farming during an event at the House of Lords this week.

Aviva and UEA collaborate to create civic and community impact

Aviva signs UEA's Civic Charter, marking a new chapter in collaboration for beneficial community impact.

Genetic rescue can work even under imperfect conditions, study finds

New research by scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that matching environmental adaptations during genetic rescue of endangered species offers the best outcomes, but it is not always required for successful conservation.

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 -reaching a record high, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project.

New book reveals evolution of Santa Claus legend

A new book by an academic at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers readers a rare glimpse into the literary and artistic origins of one of the most beloved figures in popular culture.

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