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UEA’s grant and funding success – August 2025

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

Four new shows opening at the Sainsbury Centre from 20 September

‘The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour: Reflections on Peace’, 'Seeds of Hate and Hope', ‘Roots of Resilience: Tesfaye Urgessa’, and ‘Eyewitness’ open at the Sainsbury Centre from 20 September.

Surgery to treat chronic sinus disease more effective than antibiotics

Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial led by UEA.

Guide dogs in training visit UEA

A happy pack of four-legged students visited the UEA campus for the first time recently, learning to embrace the unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells ahead of beginning formal guide dog training.

New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and Experience joins University of East Anglia

Prof Claire Pike will be joining UEA from Anglia Ruskin University as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and Experience this autumn.

Exposure to wildfires surged in past two decades - despite global fall in burned area

An international team of scientists has spotted a contradiction in worldwide wildfire trends: despite a 26 per cent decline in total burned area from 2002 to 2021, the number of people exposed to wildfires has surged by nearly 40 per cent.

UEA sparks debate on free speech, media and power at Latitude

Broadcast Journalism students and academics from the University of East Anglia (UEA) brought a lively important discussion about free speech to a well-attended debate at Latitude Festival.

Think Clearing is just for missed grades? Think again – UEA student shares her story

Many students across the UK will find out what is next for them when they receive their A-Level results on Thursday. For some students, this day will be chance to explore new possibilities through Clearing.

Redirecting your university journey through Clearing

On Thursday 14 August, thousands of students across the UK will discover what their future holds. Students Earlgi, John, Gab and Imie – who each found their futures at UEA through Clearing after changing ambitions or missed grades – share their stories.

The Night Bus service is back for UEA students

The Night Bus service, an initiative designed to enhance student safety and strengthen community wellbeing, will make a return thanks to a collaborative effort between the UEA, UEA Students' Union, First Bus and Norfolk County Council.

UEA named among the best for producing award-winning authors

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has been recognised in the top three of a survey of academic institutions awarded the major literary prizes.

UEA team recognised for teaching excellence at prestigious Advance HE 2025 awards

The winners of this year’s higher education's prestigious UK teaching excellence awards were announced today (7 August) by Advance HE, with a double success for UEA as staff and students were recognised for their outstanding contributions.

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