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New study reveals phone-free holiday can provide wellbeing reset

Research from the University of East Anglia has revealed that digital-detox trips can help people slow down, reconnect with their surroundings and reassess their relationship with technology.

Israeli election could test democratic norms, says UEA expert

As Israel prepares for a potentially pivotal election on 27 October, a political expert at the UEA discusses what the result could mean for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli democracy and the wider rise of populist politics around the world.

From clinical trials to cancer care – UEA showcases pharmacy innovations transforming the NHS

Researchers, healthcare professionals and sector leaders from across the UK will come together in London later this month to showcase new approaches to improve patient care, strengthen the NHS workforce and accelerate research.

UEA expertise represented at key Westminster events

University of East Anglia researchers and partners helped bring global perspectives into national policy discussions this month, from conversations with Indigenous leaders to evidence given before MPs.

UEA Master's students begin industry placement preparation

More than 150 postgraduate students gathered on campus this week for the first workshop supporting the University of East Anglia’s new Master's degrees with a placement year.

Thousands of heart patients could avoid permanent stents

Thousands of heart patients could be treated without having a metal stent permanently implanted in their arteries – according to research from the University of East Anglia.

Climate change and security threats leave UK food supply at risk, expert warns MPs

The UK must move beyond prioritising efficient and low-cost food supply chains and build resilience for an era of increasing disruption, according to an expert at the University of East Anglia.

Annual Bishop of Norwich Prize for Ecology awarded to UEA graduate

University of East Anglia (UEA) master’s graduate, Adam Bourton, has won the 2026 prize for his conservation work with beach-nesting birds in North Norfolk.

Stark male-female differences revealed in autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed as mental health conditions

Females with autoimmune diseases are more likely than males to report mental health misdiagnoses and face longer diagnostic delays, University of East Anglia and Cambridge research has found.

A new way to study? UEA pilots AI tool to support revision and learning

UEA has launched a pilot with StudyStash, an AI-powered learning platform designed to help students make better use of their existing course materials.

Bestselling novelist Nuala Ellwood appointed Lee Child Professor of Crime Writing at UEA

Nuala Ellwood will bring her experience as a bestselling novelist, lecturer, mentor and public speaker to the University of East Anglia's MA Crime Fiction when she joins the University in January 2027 as Lee Child Professor of Crime Writing.

Electoral integrity under pressure as elections faced persistent threats in 2025

Elections across the world faced a wide range of pressures on electoral integrity in 2025, from violence and mis- and disinformation to electoral management malfunctions, cyber attacks and natural hazards, according to a new report.

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