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360-degree headsets take hundreds of UEA medical students into a virtual reality

UEA has taken teaching doctors, nurses and healthcare experts of the future into the virtual world by giving all students at Norwich Medical School their own virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Reviews highlight consequences of failing to tackle climate change

A set of scientific reviews published today reinforces the urgent need for global action to reduce the impact of climate change on vital carbon sinks, our oceans and the Arctic.

UEA research suggests beneficial impact of hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces womens risk of an early death by nine per cent according to new UEA research.

MiQuit launches to help expectant mums quit smoking

Our researchers have helped develop a text messaging service to help pregnant women quit smoking and improve the health of their baby.

UEA leads on UK-India Future Telecom Network partnership

A 1.4-million project will support the integration of high-speed communications networks in India.

Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat dementia

A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo.

Dr Nem Vaughan awarded Philip Leverhulme prize

The prestigious award recognises outstanding researchers.

UEA’s great outdoors celebrated for a fifth straight year with international Green Flag award

The last 18 months have placed more value on green spaces than ever, and students arriving at the University of East Anglia (UEA) for the new academic year can celebrate a campus with award-winning facilities, after the grounds won a Green Flag award for

How being an older parent could be beneficial for offspring

Becoming a parent later in life could have beneficial effects for your offspring in roundworms at least according to new UEA research.

A missed opportunity hospital doctors must stop risky medicines

Hospital doctors and pharmacists should stop risky medicines before patients leave hospital - according to UEA researchers.

How recovery from COVID-19’s impact on energy demand could help meet climate targets

New research examines different scenarios of energy-related demand and how they could impact climate mitigation targets.

Study reveals impact of wild meat consumption on greenhouse gas emissions

Consuming sustainably sourced wild meat instead of domesticated livestock reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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