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One in three NHS heart scans ‘fail’ but new research shows which patients are most at risk

Thousands of patients sent for vital heart scans may be undergoing unnecessary first-line tests that fail to deliver clear answers – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

New Sainsbury Centre season explores human existence with ‘What is the Meaning of Life?’

The new season, which will examine the fundamental questions of human existence, will be launching at the Sainsbury Centre this May.

From campus quiz nights to Quizified: UEA couple create daily brain‑boosting app

Finding both love for each other and quizzing during their time on campus, two University of East Anglia graduates have created an app to boost general knowledge with a daily quiz challenge.

From UEA to bestseller list: Ruth Dugdall signs fresh six‑book crime deal

A University of East Anglia graduate has signed a new six-book deal with HQ Harper Collins for an award-winning crime series inspired by her studies in Norwich.

UEA academic named as National Medical Director in the NHS in England

Prof Frankie Swords from Norwich Medical School has been named as the new National Medical Director for the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.

Norwich Business School enters top 30 in CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings

UEA’s Norwich Business School has been recognised for the first time in CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings, with its MBA offering overall recognised within the “Tier One” Global category and its Executive MBA programme being ranked 28th in the world.

Relocating Venice among the options explored to protect city against sea-level rise

Relocating the city of Venice is among four potential options – including movable barriers, ring dikes and closing the Venetian Lagoon – that could help it adapt to future sea-level rise over the next 200 years, according a new study.

UEA graduate ‘Stepping’ up in the world of theatre

A University of East Anglia graduate is stepping into the spotlight with a glittering new Steps musical now touring theatres across the UK.

Could your housemates be changing your gut bacteria?

Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

Researchers warn against securitised response to global biodiversity loss

Scientists have warned that a new UK Government report on global biodiversity loss and national security risks distorting evidence and driving ineffective policy by framing ecological degradation and its impacts on migration as a security threat.

Undergraduate dental training a step closer at University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia has been provisionally allocated 25 funded places per year to train dentists, joining a select list of prestigious universities delivering dental training.

Turning the tide on plastic: The UEA student start-up transforming pregnancy testing with seaweed

A student at the University of East Anglia (UEA) hopes to create a 100% plastic-free pregnancy test, to tackle the environmental impact of millions of single-use tests discarded each year.

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