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Sustainable carbon removals limits identified, huge climate mitigation challenge revealed

Governments and businesses are relying on dangerous amounts of future removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, instead of more rapidly reducing emissions and phasing out fossil fuels.

Pollutants from aerosols and river run-off are changing the marine phosphorus cycle in coastal seas

New research into the marine phosphorus cycle is deepening our understanding of the impact of human activities on ecosystems in coastal seas.

New research finds concerningly low levels of trust in fisheries institutions post-Brexit

Rebuilding trust in fisheries governance will be vital to create a sustainable industry post-Brexit England, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Charity adverts supporting international causes still focus predominantly on Africa

There is a continued predominance of images with African characters in charity adverts supporting international causes, but on the whole the images used in charity fundraising appeals are improving - according to new research by the University of East Ang

New UEA Strategy 2030 launched

The new UEA Strategy 2030, which defines the university’s priorities for the coming years, has been launched.

Genomics reveals underappreciated threat to food safety

A new study has investigated the impact of Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria as a potential underreported cause of foodborne disease in humans.

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.

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