UEA in 2025: Our year in stories

By: Communications

A sunset shot of the UEA campus, with a group of students in the foreground. Some are seated, others are standing and one is on a bike. The Sainsbury Centre is visible in the background.

As 2025 draws to a close, join us for our annual round-up of stories and discover 20 standout moments that defined the year.

From one student’s inspirational transplant journey to a charitable tennis donation for some furry friends – plus a special visit from our favourite BBC Radio 1 breakfast presenter – this year was packed with stories worth sharing.

We’re also celebrating groundbreaking research, including a never-before-seen jaguar love story and possibly the best $30 ever spent.

Ready to relive the highlights? Explore 20 stories that made 2025 a year to remember:

UEA in 2025: Our year in stories

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Sainsbury Centre named most visited attraction in the East of England

The Sainsbury Centre has been recognised as the East of England’s most visited attraction in 2025, welcoming more than 1.16 million total visitors.

Norwich named Best Place to Live in the UK 2026

Norwich, the home of the University of East Anglia, has been crowned the Best Place to Live in the UK.

English history’s biggest march is a myth – King Harold sailed to the Battle of Hastings

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold’s legendary 200 mile march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 never happened.

UEA in 2025: Our year in stories

As 2025 draws to a close, join us for our annual round-up of stories and discover 20 standout moments that defined the year.

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