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UEA in the world’s top 100 sustainable universities

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is in the top 100 universities in the world for sustainability, according to the leading international league table.

More UEA graduates than ever gaining employment in the region, survey reveals

81% of students at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are finding professional work or further study 15 months after graduating, with record proportions remaining in the region.

UEA and North Walsham club partnership extension and new women’s pathway

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has extended its formal partnership between the University and North Walsham Rugby Club until the end of the 2027-28 academic year, while also jointly developing a women’s pathway – the UEA Valkyries team.

Study reveals significant increasing nitrous-oxide emissions from human activities, jeopardizing climate goals

Emissions of nitrous-oxide (N2O) - a potent greenhouse gas - have continued to rise unabated over the past four decades, according to an international team of scientists.

New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth

A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth’s climate, new research has discovered.

UEA in new partnership project to support resilience of East of England’s coastal areas

UEA is part of the ARISE project, which will focus on investigating how to make the East of England’s diverse coastal areas more resilient, and the complex social, economic and governance challenges surrounding this.

New study reveals links between social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts in adolescents

Adolescents who experience higher levels of social anxiety symptoms are more likely to report increased suicidal thoughts and other depressive symptoms two years later, according to new research.

Minimum pricing for alcohol helped curb demand during COVID lockdown

Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fuelling problematic drinking - according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown.

Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean

Limited understanding of basic ocean processes is hindering progress in marine carbon dioxide removal, with the on-going commercialisation of some approaches “premature and misguided”.

UEA accommodation reopening after being affected by RAAC

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is reopening three of its RAAC (Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete) affected accommodation buildings ready for the start of the next academic year.

Housing associations can be “change makers” for communities, says whitepaper

Housing associations are being urged to step out of their traditional role to deliver change in deprived areas and help people into work or entrepreneurship.