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Prof Nick Pidgeon delivers 2026 British Academy Lecture in May

This spring, Prof Nick Pidgeon (who taught within UEA's School of Environmental Sciences from 1999-2006) returns to the University to deliver the British Academy Lecture.

Institute for Volunteering Research joins national pledge to strengthen public involvement in research

The Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR), based within the UEA's Research Centre, has joined a national pledge that aims to increase public involvement.

Land-intensive carbon removal needs better siting to protect biodiversity

Significant reliance on land-based methods of carbon dioxide removal can protect biodiversity by avoiding climate impacts - but it could also compete with biodiversity protection unless there is better site selection, according to a new study.

Babies understand verbs at just 10 months, study shows

New research reveals that by 10 months old, infants are already beginning to understand verbs, before they even say their first words.

UEA’s grant and funding success – January 2026

Discover the latest research and funding grant successes happening within the University of East Anglia.

MRI scan breakthrough could spare thousands of heart patients from risky invasive tests

Doctors may soon be able to tell just how sick a heart failure patient really is by using a routine MRI scan, thanks to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

UEA strengthens academic relations through new study scheme

The University of East Anglia has joined a major new initiative designed to boost cultural and academic exchange between students in China and the UK.

UEA expert contributes to global report on risks from water use in agrifood systems

An academic from UEA has contributed to a major global report on the chemical risks from water use in agrifood systems - with arsenic, lead and PFAS among those identified as posing a risk to human health.

City College Norwich signs UEA Civic Charter

City College Norwich has signed the UEA Civic Charter, reaffirming a strong partnership focused on inclusive education, skills and community support across Norfolk.

UEA and Redwings launch ‘kindness to animals’ pledge inspired by Black Beauty author

A new animal welfare pledge has been launched by Redwings and the University of East Anglia (UEA) to honour the legacy of Anna Sewell, the author of Black Beauty.

A UK social media ban “the wrong tool for the job” say experts

Academics from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have warned of the risks of a ban on under 16s using social media, following the announcement today of a government consultation on introducing one in the UK.

UEA academic helps shape major report on protest rights

Prof David Mead from UEA Law School has contributed to a major report that warns recent reforms to protest law and the expansion of police powers risk undermining fundamental democratic rights.

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