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Unlocking the Antarctic’s carbon secrets

A team of scientists, led by UEA's Prof Karen Heywood, have embarked on an expedition to the Antarctic to investigate how carbon dioxide moves and transforms in the Southern Ocean.

£2m will support climate education engagement in schools

Schools and colleges across the East of England will be able to learn about climate change, energy and biodiversity from a new climate education hub.

How Covid variants are detected more rapidly than ever

Genotyping technology detects Covid variants more quickly and cheaply than ever before – according to research from the University of East Anglia and the UK Health Security Agency.

UEA’s apprenticeship provision rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

UEA’s apprenticeship provision has been rated as ‘Good’ across all judgement themes by Ofsted following its first full inspection in December.

2023: the warmest year on record globally

Globally 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures released today by the University of East Anglia and the Met Office.

Eastern Arc welcomes fourth member

The University of Sussex has joined the universities of East Anglia, Essex and Kent to become the fourth member of the Eastern academic research consortium.

Psychotherapy effective in treating PTSD following multiple traumatic events

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults PTSD following exposure to multiple traumatic events, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

UEA nominates environmental solutions for The Earthshot Prize

UEA is one of the world leading organisations to nominate for the prestigious Earthshot Prize, and this year ClimateUEA has put forward three exciting and innovative ideas in for the £1m prize.

UEA academic sails from Africa to Australia for UNICEF

Prof Maren Duvendack, an intrepid academic from the School of Global Development, has returned to England after sailing more than 10,000 km from South Africa to Australia to raise money for UNICEF.

Sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious

Losing sleep does more than just make us tired - it can undermine our emotional functioning, making us less positive and increasing our risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a new study.

Archaeological excavations at Warham Camp explore life in the Iron Age

A recently finished archaeological excavation of one of Norfolk’s few Iron Age hillforts, Warham Camp, has given volunteers and school pupils the chance to work with UEA experts and other archaeology professionals on a real-world dig.

How talking to toddlers boosts early brain development

Talking to toddlers helps shape their developing brain, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

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