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Research news
How talking to toddlers boosts early brain development
Talking to toddlers helps shape their developing brain, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Study reveals how blame is attributed to male and female leaders
New research finds that female leaders are given the benefit of the doubt when they do not achieve positive results.
Tackling mental ill-health at work – how employers and policymakers can help
A new publication by the University of East Anglia for work and employment expert group ReWAGE reviews the latest research in mental ill health at work and...
Poor air quality linked to cognitive problems in babies
Poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words
New research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.
Measuring impacts of climate change on heritage to be explored at conference
A major conference on coastal heritage loss due to climate change is taking place at the University of East Anglia next week.
INCREASE VS project helps thousands of people into employment and entrepreneurship
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows that large infrastructure projects must also offer sustainable, local investment in deprived...
How repeated questions could put you at risk of cyber crime
People reveal more personal information when you ask them the same questions a second time – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
More support needed for children with disabilities using the Internet
Children with disabilities need better support to manage their online lives and potential online risks, finds UEA researcher.
Study highlights challenges facing transgender and non-binary workers
New research led by the University of East Anglia highlights some of the challenges that transgender and non-binary staff can face at work.
Short-distance migration critical for climate change adaptation
Short-distance migration is crucial for climate change adaptation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Online ‘personal brands’ key to job success for Gen Z
New research reveals how Generation Z perceive online ‘personal brands’ as a crucial tool to gain more advantage in job markets.
Can children map read at the age of four?
Children start to develop the basic skills that underlie map reading from the age of four – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
UEA research cited in new US national strategy
Work from UEA has been used by the world’s biggest economy to produce a new national strategy that puts nature on the country’s balance sheet.
UEA volunteer research reveals how to build inclusive societies
Strong partnerships between volunteers and their governments are key to how we build equal and inclusive societies – according to a new UN report involving UEA...
New research to be presented on sustainable concrete made from seashells
Findings from a major project to develop a sustainable drainage concrete - made from seashells - will be presented at an event this month.
NHS ‘world first’ video game helps UK schools teach science
The world’s first diabetes research video game has now been developed into free Lesson Plans for use in UK primary schools, with help from academics at the...
Human activity has degraded more than a third of remaining Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest has been degraded by a much greater extent than scientists previously believed, according to a new study.
There may be more power in the hand of the worker than previously thought
Employers who disproportionately punish striking workers may be acting unlawfully, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Satisfaction with working from home is distinct from job satisfaction, new study shows
New research reveals that influences on the job satisfaction of homeworkers are no different from those normally associated with it; but influences on their...