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BBC’s Clive Myrie inspires UEA students with insights into reporting, resilience and career pathways

The multi-award-winning journalist visited journalism students on 12 May at Broadcast House, followed by an evening event with UEA lecturer Barnie Choudhury.

Join UEA for Business at the Royal Norfolk Show

We are delighted that UEA for Business is the headline sponsor of the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce Business Zone at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show in June.

Refugees reveal hidden trauma of life in the UK

From relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain - a new study form the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals the struggles of refugees who entered the UK as unaccompanied minors.

Applications open for region’s first undergraduate training places for dentists

Applications open for students hoping to study Dental Surgery at the University of East Anglia (UEA), marking a major step forward in tackling the region’s shortage of NHS dentists.

UK’s first Therapeutic Fostering course opens nationwide to strengthen foster carer support

The UK’s first university‑led CertHE in Therapeutic Fostering, to support foster carers working with children who have experienced trauma, will be offered nationally from the 2026/27 academic year – announced during Foster Care Fortnight (11-24 May).

Welcoming alumni on campus on 14 May

A UEA alumni event will bring together alumni from the faculties of Science, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities, representing generations of graduates, for a day of networking and celebration.

Relaxing rules on carbon markets would undermine climate action, scientists warn

Researchers have cautioned that well intended suggested changes to carbon markets risk worsening climate impacts if core safeguards are weakened.

Scientists discover ‘hidden switch’ in immune cells that helps the body kill deadly fungus

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have contributed to discovering a “control switch” inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections.

New life for a much-loved nature trail as UEA Boardwalk project gets the go-ahead

The University of East Anglia (UEA) project to restore the boardwalk along the Yare Valley will deliver a new accessible, sustainable, and wildlife‑sensitive walkway along a 400m section of the River Yare.

Norwich learning centre supporting more than 3,500 young people to achieve ambitions

A learning centre in Norwich has supported more than 3,500 young people in West Earlham to achieve their ambitions.

Nobel laureate and UEA graduate offers hope for the future of medicine

An upcoming UEA lecture will see Nobel laureate Sir Michael Houghton reflect on vaccine challenges, evolving treatments, and the future of healthcare.

UEA places in UK top 20 for work experience

The Higherin ‘Top Universities for Work Experience 2026-2027' rankings, announced today, placed UEA as 17th overall and top in the East of England.

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