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Q&A with Dr Jessica Sharkey: The legend of Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night

As the nation gears up for the dramatic finale of The Traitors UK tonight, Dr Jessica Sharkey from the School of History and Art History at UEA, answers some questions on the history of Guy Fawkes - the man whose name has become synonymous with treason.

Addressing the gap in community care for neurological patients at UEA’s Community Clinic

Norfolk residents living with neurological disorders have praised the impact of UEA’s student-led physiotherapy sessions as the first cohort nears its completion.

UEA’s grant and funding success – October 2025

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

Home treatment with IV antibiotics could relieve NHS pressure

Treating patients at home with IV antibiotics, rather than in a clinical setting, could halve costs to the NHS and relieve pressure on hospital beds – according to a University of East Anglia study.

UEA graduate wins ecology prize for curlew conservation

UEA master’s graduate Caleb Stradling has won the 2025 Bishop of Norwich Prize for Ecology for his conservation work with curlews.

UEA and Shanghai Ocean University unite to advance sustainable food and health innovation

The University of East Anglia (UEA) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have joined forces to advance global innovation in sustainable food and health.

Baltic countries lead the way in supporting media freedom internationally, according to new index

The Baltic states have emerged as global leaders in promoting media freedom internationally, according to a new Index on International Media Freedom Support (IMFS).

Dr Matthew Jones wins 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize

An environmental scientist from UEA has been awarded a prestigious research prize for his internationally recognised work on wildfires and climate change.

From Silicon Valley to Norwich: UEA graduate behind ‘Like’ button returns for Lasdun Lecture

Did you know that one of the internet’s most recognisable icons has its roots in a UEA graduate’s imagination?

Doctors use Virtual Reality to tackle mental health crisis in farming communities

A new initiative has been launched that uses Virtual Reality (VR) to raise awareness and understanding of mental health in UK agriculture.

East Anglia to the core – celebrating 10 years of UEA’s ‘hairy’ building

East Anglia in a building. UEA's Enterprise Centre, an award-winning, eco-positive space crafted from 50pc natural materials, including timber from Thetford Forest, and local flint, straw and thatch, marks ten years of breaking the mould.

Indian and UK institutions unite to strengthen cybersecurity education in India

A UK-India partnership aiming to train 100 faculty members on advanced cybersecurity topics, will focus particularly on female staff in tier-2 cities to become catalysts for change in their institutions and communities.

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