A UEA spokesperson said:
Following the financial impact of a sector-wide drop in student recruitment and ongoing inflationary cost pressures, we announced earlier this year that we needed to identify an additional &pound;11m of savings to stay on track with our financial plan and secure the longer-term future of&nbsp;UEA. &nbsp;
Having already made significant savings across all areas of non-pay spend, we needed to address the shortfall through a proposed reduction of roles across the University.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A significant amount of work has gone into mitigating the impact for individuals as far as possible through redeployment into vacancies being held in areas not impacted by the proposals, suitable alternative employment, and through voluntary redundancy. It means that of the proposed reduction of 163 roles across the University, we are in a final position of needing to make eight compulsory redundancies. We will continue to support those affected.&nbsp;
Following this work, we do expect to meet the required savings, which means we are back on track with our financial plans.&nbsp;
These have been challenging decisions but have been made in the interest of the long-term sustainability of UEA. Extensive consultation has been undertaken with our Campus Trade Unions and individuals affected by the proposals.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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An update on UEA's financial sustainability plan

Latest update on UEA's financial sustainability plan

We recognise that, as a result of recent events, some students who have started a degree in the United States of America may be considering the option of transferring to the UK to complete their studies. We also understand some students who made plans to start studies in the US this September may now need to reconsider their options.
UEA remains dedicated to warmly welcoming students who are exploring opportunities for world-class education overseas. <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond">Norwich</a> is a historic UNESCO City of Literature and <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/research/about-uea-research-and-impact/norwich-research-park">science cluster</a> with great access to nature, London and the rest of the UK. We are committed to supporting international students by providing an inclusive, safe, and inspiring environment.
We strongly believe international students bring valuable perspectives and talents that enrich UEA&rsquo;s vibrant academic and cultural community. We are proud to be a truly global university and celebrate our 3,500 international students from more than 100 countries. Our dedicated <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international-students/meet-with-us-online">Global team</a>, <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us">current students</a> and <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us">academics</a> are committed to providing clear guidance and ongoing support throughout the application journey.&nbsp;
We understand the complexities students face when navigating current international study options. UEA has many courses which consistently rank among the UK&rsquo;s Top 10 or Top 25 in respected guides such as the Complete University Guide, Guardian, and Times. Many of these courses remain open for application this September 2025 and include our International <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/international-ug-merit-scholarship">Undergraduate</a> or <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/international-pg-merit-scholarship">Postgraduate</a> Merit Scholarship. <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/accommodation">On-campus accommodation</a> is also guaranteed for international students&nbsp;who complete the preference form by our deadline.
If you are interested in joining us in Norwich this autumn, you will be warmly welcomed at UEA. &nbsp;We are able to consider transfers from US universities and our international and admissions teams will help give guidance on your specific circumstances. Further information is available via our <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/">Study</a> and <a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply">Apply</a> pages including ways to contact our supportive admissions teams or chat with one of our current students.
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UEA is offering support and advice to international students who may be considering transferring from the United States to the UK to complete their studies, or studying in the UK instead of starting a planned course in the  United States.

Support for international students in the USA considering transferring to a UK degree at UEA

On 16 April, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the protected characteristic of &ldquo;sex&rdquo; in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, not certificated sex attained through a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).
UEA must comply with our legal responsibilities across the entire Equality Act 2010, for all protected groups and characteristics. In light of this new ruling, we are prioritising work to understand implications and the steps we will take next to ensure compliance, including any changes to relevant policies and access to single-sex spaces.
What this ruling does not change is our commitment to the safety of all students and staff. UEA staff, students and visitors accessing our campus have the right to study and work without intimidation or fear. This requires each of us to act respectfully and compassionately towards others, especially those with whom we might have differences.
We will continue to pay close attention to guidance coming out following this ruling and will provide a further update about any immediate or interim steps being taken.&nbsp;

Following the UK Supreme Court ruling that the protected characteristic of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, we are prioritising work to understand the implications and steps we will take next to ensure compliance.

Supreme Court ruling on definition of “Sex” in Equality Act – what it means for us

A UEA spokesperson said:
&ldquo;Regrettably, we need to identify savings of &pound;11m to stay on track with our financial sustainability plan. These are not decisions that any of us want to be taking, but unfortunately, we must make them to secure UEA&rsquo;s long-term future. We have now concluded our collective Trade Union consultation phase about the overall proposals and move to the next phase, which is individual consultations with staff in impacted areas.
&ldquo;Staff have been informed that the proposals include a goal for reduction of 163 full time equivalent roles across the University which we hope will be achieved through a voluntary redundancy programme targeted at a minority of selected areas across the University. Compulsory redundancies will always be a last resort.
&ldquo;We remain committed to high quality student education and experience, and we will work hard to limit any impact on students.
&ldquo;These incredibly challenging decisions have not been taken lightly and we recognise that this is really difficult news for our UEA community.&rdquo;

An update on UEA's financial sustainability plan.

Update on UEA's financial sustainability plan

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Update on UEA's financial position

It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a Norwich Medical School student died at Sportspark on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;
The thoughts of all in the UEA community are with the student&rsquo;s family and friends, and we are continuing to provide support to all those affected.&nbsp;
Sportspark members have been contacted directly regarding reimbursement for the period that the fitness centre and wider building have been unavailable.&nbsp;
We are continuing to support the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) with their enquiries, and the University has decided to keep the related item of equipment out of public use until further notice, while the HSE investigation remains ongoing.
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If you have been affected by this incident, please use the links below to access support:
<a href="https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/norfolk/get-support/register-with-our-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Self-referral - The Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies Norfolk and Waveney (wellbeingnands.co.uk)</a>
<a href="https://www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Norfolk &amp; Waveney Mind</a>:
Norfolk and Waveney Mind, your local Mind mental health charity, offer a wide range of services including one-to-one talking therapies, community support groups, access to employment services, mental health training and education, residential care and support programmes. Their services support young people and adults.
<a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samaritans</a>, if you need someone to talk to, we listen. Call 116 123.
<a href="https://giveusashout.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shout</a> is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.
<a href="https://thenbs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National bereavement service</a><a href="https://thenbs.org/" target="_blank" title="https://thenbs.org/" rel="noopener" aria-label="Link https://thenbs.org/"></a>
<a href="https://hubofhope.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hub of Hope</a>:
Hub of Hope is a UK-wide mental health service database, helping you find available support near you, wherever you are in the UK. You can search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can also filter results to find specific kinds of support to help you reach the support you need.
<a href="https://www.ptsduk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTSD UK</a>
<a href="https://www.qwell.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home - Qwell</a>
<a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/support-if-youve-given-cpr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support if you've given CPR - BHF</a>

It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a Norwich Medical School student died at Sportspark on Wednesday evening.

Sportspark closure

Prof David Maguire, UEA Vice-Chancellor, said: &ldquo;Our staff have been informed that although our long-term finances remain sound, we need to identify an additional &pound;11m of savings from expenditure of around &pound;350m to stay on track with our financial sustainability plan. This has arisen because of inflationary cost pressures and reduction in international postgraduate numbers.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Our student recruitment numbers reflect the typical sector-wide drop in postgraduate taught international students resulting from the last Government&rsquo;s immigration changes, negative rhetoric and threat to the Graduate Employment Route. &nbsp;
&ldquo;The financial impact of this drop in international students means we cannot rule out redundancies. I stress that compulsory redundancies will always be a last resort. &nbsp;
&ldquo;I recognise that this will be unsettling news for the UEA community. I have assured our staff that we will continue to provide clarity on progress and timelines, and staff will be given more information on provisional plans by early November. We will seek to mitigate the impact of any measures we need to take, and any reductions will be made in a targeted way, driven by data, to protect as much of our community as possible. &nbsp;
&ldquo;We have been open about the significant challenges being faced across the sector with the erosion of the value of undergraduate tuition fees, fees, which are now worth around &pound;3,500 less per student in real terms than when they were introduced. The Office for Students cites that 40% of universities were in deficit last year and that is estimated to rise to 80% by 2027. &nbsp;
&ldquo;We have already worked to make savings in areas where no significant impact will be felt on our university. Though the scale of the challenge is significant, we are one year into our three-year savings plan and we are confident that we will remain on track.&rdquo; &nbsp;

Our staff have been informed that although our long-term finances remain sound, we need to identify an additional £11m of savings from expenditure of around £350m to stay on track with our financial sustainability plan.

UEA financial update from Vice-Chancellor Prof David Maguire

In the media we have been reading about violent events across the country that are clearly deplorable. We have necessary measures in place to monitor and manage campus safety. We are liaising closely with the Police, sector peers and other sources of intelligence. Police have confirmed that Norwich remains low-risk and they are of course continuing to monitor the situation.&nbsp;
If you have safety concerns while on campus, you can contact UEA Security at any time on 01603 592222. We have excellent student and staff support services and have signposted our community to the resources available to them.
We continue to provide a safe and inclusive campus for all and will of course continue to monitor events closely.

UEA's statement on ensuring safety and security in light of recent violent events cross the country.

UEA statement on campus safety

UEA has made an institutional commitment to social diversity enriching learning for all. This means that we take a whole institutional approach to widening access and participation that spans all aspects of the student journey, including academic, personal, social and professional development.&nbsp;
Uni Unlocked is a summer residential run by UEA Outreach. UEA Outreach exists and receives funding to target statistically underrepresented groups in higher education.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/events/discover-uni-unlocked#eligibility-criteria">Six eligibility criteria</a> are used to determine places for Uni Unlocked &ndash; ethnicity, students with a registered disability, students who are care experienced, students who are estranged, students eligible for free school meals, and young carers. Students meeting any one of the criteria may be eligible for a place if they are in year 10, and attend one of our partner schools.&nbsp;
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Evidence shows that groups identified in these eligibility criteria are less likely to progress and succeed at university than other groups. <a class="Hyperlink SCXW77821119 BCX8" href="https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/university-information/widening-participation/transparency-return" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UEA data</a> shows that these groups are underrepresented at the university and have worse average outcomes than their peers.&nbsp;
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The eligibility criteria are based on evidence from the Office for Students that shows which groups face additional barriers to progression to Higher Education. The criteria have been developed in line with the <a class="Hyperlink SCXW77821119 BCX8" href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/85026/vcs-positive-action.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Equality Act 2010</a>.&nbsp;
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Uni Unlocked &ndash; a two night summer school &ndash; is a well-evidenced intervention which can enable or encourage the group to overcome these statistically evidenced disadvantages.&nbsp;
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This is one in a range of outreach activities, tailored to different student groups. UEA Outreach also works closely with a significant number of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk to deliver in-school workshops and promote additional opportunities.&nbsp;
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Students who are not eligible for this programme can benefit from a <a class="Hyperlink SCXW174530454 BCX8" href="https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wide range of online resources and activities.</a>&nbsp;
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Uni Unlocked is a summer residential run by UEA Outreach. UEA Outreach exists and receives funding to target statistically underrepresented groups in higher education.

UEA statement on Uni Unlocked

UEA graduation is a non profit making event. A charge for guest tickets has been introduced for this year to support some of the running costs and to ensure that we can continue to provide an event of this standard on campus.
Students do not need to pay for a ticket to attend their ceremony. Whole event guest tickets, costing &pound;20, include entry to the ceremony hall and the festival zone, including live music to celebrate after the ceremony. A limited number of &pound;10 tickets will also be available, giving access to the festival zone, a live screening of the ceremony and live music.&nbsp;
Charging for guests to attend graduation ceremonies is standard practice in many universities and we believe that our ceremony, with festival zone and live music, offers value for money and an excellent celebration for our students and their guests.
As in previous years, students are guaranteed three guest tickets. Additional tickets may be released by ballot later in the spring if they are available.

UEA's statement on the introduction of charges for guests at graduation.

UEA statement on graduation charges

The UEA campus was recently defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti and we are working with the police to identify those responsible. The comments made do not reflect the views of the University and do not meet our values. Arrangements have been made to remove the graffiti as quickly as possible and support is being offered to students distressed by it.
As a university we will not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of racism, hate crime, harassment, or discrimination. This also extends into the digital world, including social media. All members of UEA have a right to access campus and to study and work without intimidation or fear.&nbsp; &nbsp; Support is available to all our staff and students in the form of our wellbeing service and through our Report and Support initiative for anyone who has experienced or witnessed any form of hate incident, harassment, bullying or violence. We act on all of these reports and proactively bring in other parties, including the police, where relevant. We also pursue our own internal disciplinary investigations as required.
Bullying, harassment and hate crimes are not, and will not be, tolerated at the University of East Anglia.&nbsp;
At UEA our priority is to keep students and staff safe and ensure the wellbeing of all on our campus. This requires all of us to act respectfully and compassionately towards others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a university we will not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of racism, hate crime, harassment, or discrimination. This also extends into the digital world, including social media. All members of UEA have a right to access campus and to study and work without intimidation or fear.&nbsp;
We recognise that members of our diverse community will hold different perspectives, but as a university our responsibility is to ensure we maintain an environment where staff and students can feel safe and comfortable to express lawful opinions. We have reiterated to all our staff and students the need to be respectful of others and our obligation to continue to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful culture on campus.&nbsp;

As a university we will not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of racism, hate crime, harassment, or discrimination. All members of UEA have a right to access campus and to study and work without intimidation.

Our obligation to continue to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful culture on campus.

UEA students are able to access support if they are in any way affected by the situation in Israel and Gaza.&nbsp;
We recognise that this may be a worrying time and UEA Student Services is ready to offer any advice or guidance needed.&nbsp;
Students can speak to an adviser in Student Services by requesting an appointment via the online referral form available on MyUEA.&nbsp;
Students can also self-refer for counselling via the Student Services Talking Therapies team. &nbsp;
All students also have 24/7 access to Health Assured, which offers support on a range of personal and professional issues that might be affecting studies, home or work life, health and general wellbeing.&nbsp;<a href="https://my.uea.ac.uk/divisions/student-services?_gl=1*x9rglw*_ga*MjAxOTg1MzYzMi4xNjUzNDY1MTY0*_ga_67WCHB0WM4*MTY5Njg1NTU1Ni4xMS4xLjE2OTY4NTU2NDYuMC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.142982645.1532753107.1696839849-2019853632.1653465164" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Students can find details on MyUEA</a>&nbsp;(UEA login required). A dedicated helpline providing mental health support to students affected by the ongoing events in the Middle East has been set up by Health Assured and is available 24 hours a day: 0800 783 8390.
UEA is an international community, and we strive to maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming culture on campus. Anyone experiencing or witnessing any inappropriate behaviour or harassment&nbsp;can report this to the University via&nbsp;<a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freportandsupport.uea.ac.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CHayley.Mace%40uea.ac.uk%7C1fc9d387eaf440e8c66008dbc8b8425d%7Cc65f8795ba3d43518a070865e5d8f090%7C0%7C0%7C638324465928317247%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FnQQGRr69vqEA3Ogw0GfX6W7dk%2F2b53dSj2wSmWpojE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Report and Support</a>&nbsp;either anonymously or by leaving your contact details. If you leave your details, an adviser will be in touch as soon as possible.  &nbsp;
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Students who have been directly impacted by the situation in Israel and Gaza can also get in contact UEA&rsquo;s University of Sanctuary programme, which offers a variety of support including drop-ins and information on sanctuary projects. More information on available support and how to get in contact can be found on the <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ueasanctuary.org%2Fuea-sanctuary-student-support&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSteve.Sanders%40uea.ac.uk%7C4408f41879f44b4abe2208dbcfc0f0e2%7Cc65f8795ba3d43518a070865e5d8f090%7C0%7C0%7C638332199796558609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8bVA6GvsoJJiJSILWu5s76keJkt9lMn2iRH%2FNFJdMAg%3D&amp;reserved=0">University of Sanctuary website</a>.
Please feel confident to reach out if you need support. &nbsp;

UEA students are able to access support if they are in any way affected by the situation in Israel and Gaza. We recognise that this may be a worrying time and UEA Student Services is ready to offer any advice or guidance needed.

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