Latest statements from UEA
Standing in solidarity with Tsitsi Dangarembga
The University of East Anglia condemns in the strongest possible terms the conviction of the University's International Chair of Creative Writing, Tsitsi Dangarembga, today in Harare, Zimbabwe,...
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
UEA Vice-Chancellor Prof David Richardson said: “It is with great sorrow that we come to terms with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Graduation safety amid hot weather warning
Graduation ceremonies planned for Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July are scheduled to go ahead as planned. With an amber warning for heat in Norwich, and many parts of the country under a red warning,...
Graduation statement
From today, (Friday 15 July) students will be able to take gowns and mortarboards to any part of campus for photographs after their ceremony.
Ethical standards of using animals in research
We are committed to the ethical standards of animals in research and will only use animals for our research when all other alternatives have been explored and exhausted to minimise their use as far...
Voices for action against racism - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Monday 21 March
Tackling racism in higher education takes COURAGE for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students to challenge racism in a predominantly white environment.
When there is an...
Vice-Chancellor's statement on Ukraine
The message from UEA Vice-Chancellor Professor David Richardson below follows a message to the University’s staff and students which was issued last week:
Statement on Ukraine...
Man dies following incident at Sportspark
A man has sadly died following an incident at UEA Sportspark yesterday afternoon (Thursday 27 January).
The incident occurred shortly after 3pm yesterday afternoon when a member of...
Spiking - joint statement from UEA and uea(su)
We are aware of increasing concerns around spiking both locally and nationally, and both UEA and uea(su) are taking this very seriously. We want students to feel as safe as possible on nights out...
Tribute to Sir Timothy Colman
UEA is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Timothy Colman. Sir Timothy had a lasting impact on the life and work of the University, and he will be sorely missed.
As chairman of the...
Update on situation in Afghanistan – 26 August 2021
On 19 August, the University issued a statement regarding the distressing scenes unfolding in Afghanistan and called for the Government to expedite the safe passage of affected...
Statement on Afghanistan from UEA Vice-Chancellor Professor David Richardson
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is deeply concerned at the distressing scenes unfolding in Afghanistan and calls for the UK Government to expedite the safe passage of affected students to take...
UEA condemns racist abuse of England footballers
UEA Statement from Vice-Chancellor David Richardson, Carlene Cornish, co-chair of the Vice-Chancellor’s Taskforce on Tackling Racism at UEA, and Aaron Campbell, Welfare, Community and...
Statement on North Western Link Road
The University has been asked to make clear its position in regard to the North Western Link Road, please see our statement below:
"UEA has not taken an institutional view of the merits or not...
Statement from UEA Vice-Chancellor Professor David Richardson
‘ I am aware of reports of anti-semitism in the UK at this time and I have met with representatives of the Jewish Student’s Society to listen to their concerns. It is important to be clear that we...
Tribute to Dr Ian Gibson
UEA is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dr Ian Gibson, who had a profound and lasting influence on the University.
UEA pays tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip
It is with deepest sorrow that the University learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
UEA Vice-Chancellor Prof David Richardson said: “It is enormously...
Remembering Professor Andrew Thomson
It’s with great sadness that the University has learnt of the recent passing of Professor Andrew Thomson, FRS OBE. A world-leading researcher in understanding the roles of metals in life, Prof...
COVID-19 Update
To view our latest reported Covid-19 figures please see our website Covid Advice and Guidance Information .
Three UEA Students Fined
A University spokesperson said: “We fully support the actions of the police. Students, like everyone else, have to adhere to the law and where there is a breach of the rules they should expect to...