Tag Archives: University of East Anglia

Understanding Women’s Sleep and Emotions Across the Menstrual Cycle: New Research Insights

(IN BRIEF) New research reveals that women experience disruptions in sleep patterns and heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, shedding light on the intricate relationship between menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep. Conducted by the … Read the full press release

GP-Camera Collaboration Revolutionizes Dermatology Consultations, Slashing Wait Times

(IN BRIEF) A service evaluation conducted by the University of East Anglia unveils a groundbreaking initiative where GPs utilized cameras to photograph skin complaints, sending high-resolution images to dermatologists for review. With over 3,000 patients involved, the innovative service significantly … Read the full press release

Artistic Expression and Empathy: UEA’s Refugee Week Art Displays Illuminate Stories of Sanctuary Seekers

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) is hosting Refugee Week from March 1st to 8th, featuring two collaborative art exhibitions: “Finding Home in Education” and “Families Beyond Boundaries.” The first exhibition showcases posters created by sanctuary seekers exploring … Read the full press release

Global Warming Amplifies Risks: UEA-Led Study Warns of Heightened Climate Threats to Developing Countries

(IN BRIEF) A research program led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has quantified how climate change risks increase at a national scale with rising global temperatures. Focusing on six countries including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and India, … Read the full press release

Gut Bacteria Diversity May Impact Severity of Diarrhoeal Disease, UEA Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that the severity of diarrhoeal diseases, specifically cryptosporidiosis, may be linked to the diversity of bacteria in the gut. Cryptosporidiosis is responsible for over 100,000 deaths annually, primarily in … Read the full press release

Replacing Sitting with Short Bouts of Exercise Improves Heart Health, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from UCL, the University of Sydney, and the University of East Anglia has found that replacing sedentary behavior with even short periods of moderate to vigorous exercise can significantly improve heart health. The … Read the full press release

Lightning-Induced Wildfires Pose Growing Threat to Boreal Forests, New Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the University of Leeds, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (China), and BeZero Carbon Ltd. reveals that lightning is the primary cause of wildfires in … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia and GeoAcoustics Develop AI-Enhanced Seabed Mapping System for Real-Time Data Accuracy

(IN BRIEF) A collaboration between the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) School of Computing Sciences and GeoAcoustics Ltd has led to the development of an AI-driven solution for real-time seabed mapping. Traditional sonar-based seabed mapping generates extensive data, requiring manual … Read the full press release

Cutting-Edge Sensing Technology Aids Study on Coastal Erosion and Cliff Collapse

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences has acquired cutting-edge fibre optic ground sensing equipment, funded by a £460k grant from the National Environment Research Council (NERC). This technology will be used to detect coastal erosion … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Undervaluation of Nature Fuels Environmental Crisis: Calls for Shift in Values and Policies

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), highlights the undervaluation of nature as a core aspect of the current environmental crisis. The study identifies the dominance of narrow market-based values … Read the full press release

New research highlights flaws in Environmental Impact Assessments

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that Environmental Impact Assessments may significantly underestimate the impact that new developments have on wildlife by not accounting for how animals move between different sites. The study shows how … Read the full press release

International conference explores the human cost of coastal heritage loss from climate change

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia will hold a conference discussing the loss of coastal heritage due to climate change, and how it can be addressed in policy. Despite the growing realisation that heritage losses due to climate change … Read the full press release

Study Warns of Increased Risk of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Along US Coast Due to Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) A new study by the University of East Anglia warns that continued warming of the climate would cause a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by bacteria found along parts of the coast … Read the full press release

Study identifies risk factors associated with long Covid

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of East Anglia has found that being vaccinated against Covid-19 can halve the risk of developing long Covid. The study, which is the largest of its kind and includes more than 860,000 patients, … Read the full press release

38% da Área Restante da Floresta Amazônica Afetada por Distúrbio Humano

(NOTÍCIA EM BREVE) Um novo estudo liderado por uma equipe internacional de cientistas de instituições como a Universidade de Campinas, no Brasil, o Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia e a Universidade de East Anglia e Lancaster University, no Reino … Read the full press release

Global Literacy and Mental Health: New Study from UEA Reveals a Disturbing Trend

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that people with poor literacy are more likely to suffer from mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The study, which is the first to … Read the full press release

Artefacts from a 17th century royal shipwreck on display at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

(PRESS RELEASE) NORWICH, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of East Anglia, a public research university based in Norwich, England, has announced that artefacts from a 17th century royal shipwreck will be on display from February 25, 2023 at Norwich Castle … Read the full press release

Artefakte eines königlichen Schiffswracks aus dem 17. Jahrhundert im Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) NORWICH, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die University of East Anglia, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität mit Sitz in Norwich, England, hat angekündigt, dass Artefakte aus einem königlichen Schiffswrack aus dem 17. Jahrhundert ausgestellt werden ausgestellt ab 25. Februar 2023 im Norwich … Read the full press release

UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support University of East Anglia researchers in their study of Social Prescribing for people with dementia

(PRESS RELEASE) NORWICH, 21-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of East Anglia, a public research university based in Norwich, England, has announced that its researchers will be funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) with £2.7 … Read the full press release

Britisches National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) zur Unterstützung von Forschern der University of East Anglia bei ihrer Studie über soziale Verschreibung für Menschen mit Demenz

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) NORWICH, 21-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of East Anglia, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität mit Sitz in Norwich, England , hat angekündigt, dass seine Forscher vom britischen National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) mit 2,7 Millionen £ finanziert werden, … Read the full press release

An innovative non-invasive imaging technique unveiled by University of East Anglia researchers can create detailed 4D flow images of the heart

(PRESS RELEASE) NORWICH, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of East Anglia, a public research university based in Norwich, England, has announced an innovative non-invasive imaging technique developed by its researchers that can create detailed 4D flow images of the heart. … Read the full press release

Eine innovative nicht-invasive Bildgebungstechnik, die von Forschern der University of East Anglia vorgestellt wurde, kann detaillierte 4D-Flussbilder des Herzens erstellen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) NORWICH, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die University of East Anglia, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität mit Sitz in Norwich, England, hat eine von ihr entwickelte innovative nicht-invasive Bildgebungstechnik angekündigt Forscher, die detaillierte 4D-Flussbilder des Herzens erstellen können. Die hochmoderne Bildgebungstechnologie kann … Read the full press release

NIHR funded project that involves Universities of East Anglia, Leicester and Liverpool to help reduce the number of cases of flu in care homes

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 21-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Liverpool, one of the six original ‘red brick’ civic universities, has announced that its researchers are part of a new project to increase the number of care home staff that take … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia: Striking set of photos reveal the secret lives of Amazonian crop-raiding animals

Papped snaffling in the jungle, a striking set of photos reveal the secret lives of Amazonian crop-raiding animals. NORWICH, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study from the University of East Anglia (UK) identifies the Amazon’s ‘worst offending’ crop destroyers – … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia: 2017 is likely to be one of the warmest years for global average surface temperature

2017 is likely to be one of the warmest years for global average surface temperature – according to research from the University of East Anglia. NORWICH, 08-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest estimate for 2017 suggests the year will be the … Read the full press release

Leicester and East Anglia Universities to identify monkey populations that have declined through hunting

LEICESTER, 23-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Universities of Leicester and East Anglia lead research to identify biodiversity through satellite data Earth Observation technology can map human settlements to predict where monkey populations have declined through hunting ‘High-throughput DNA sequencing’ can tell … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia: financial benefits of jaguar tourism in South America outweigh the costs to livestock farms

The financial benefits of jaguar tourism in South America outweigh the costs to livestock farms – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). NORWICH, 09-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the Pantanal … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia (UEA) students will be travelling 9,000 miles across 13 countries to Mongolia for charity

NORWICH, 09-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Five University of East Anglia (UEA) students are combining raising money for charity with taking the trip of a lifetime when they graduate this summer. On 11 June, as soon as they finish their exams, they’ll … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia: Insufficient funding for electoral services could ultimately threaten the democratic process

Insufficient resources to maintain the electoral register, plan for the poll and encourage voters to participate could ultimately threaten the democratic process, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and ClearView Research. NORWICH, 09-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia study: Indonesia must attract private investment in climate mitigation projects

NORWICH, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Historical, political and social relationships are holding back Indonesia’s ability to attract private investment in climate mitigation projects, according to an academic at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Indonesia is one of the largest greenhouse … Read the full press release

Free public meeting at University of East Anglia on immigration, austerity, inequalities and political attitudes

NORWICH, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of East Anglia (UEA) is holding a free public meeting on Thursday 11 May to discuss the question “Is the Boat Full?”, looking at the relationship between immigration, austerity, inequalities and political attitudes. “The … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia opens applications for East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) Mash-up competition

NORWICH, 30-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — If you’re a keen amateur film-maker, you’ve the chance to demonstrate your skills and win £250 in this year’s East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) Mash-up competition. The archive is owned and run by the University of … Read the full press release

Adventurers complete expedition of a lifetime to raise fund for cancer charity

NORWICH, 30-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Two young adventurers have just completed the expedition of a lifetime, walking from the UK to Nepal to raise £11,000 for the Annie’s Challenge charity. Henry Dunham, a University of East Anglia (UEA) graduate from Framlingham, … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia’s documentary premiering in London explores what happens following child marriages in Turkey

LONDON, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The haunting stories of Turkish women who were married off as children – and their fears of the same fate for girls today – will be told for the first time in a documentary premiering in … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia and Queen’s University Belfast led initiative to help food producers in Northern Ireland

A new initiative led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Queen’s University Belfast will help food producers in Northern Ireland to identify opportunities in the marketplace and to develop their competitiveness. NORWICH, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The project, launched … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia research reveals why some birds are more vulnerable than others to environmental change

Migratory birds that are ‘set in their ways’ could be more vulnerable to environmental impacts – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). NORFOLK, 29-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Many species of migratory birds are in decline as … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia research could one day help build computers from DNA

New research from the University of East Anglia could one day help build computers from DNA. NORFOLK, UK, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have found a way to ‘switch’ the structure of DNA using copper salts and EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Dr Collins will discuss his book “The Unselfish Spirit: Human Evolution in a Time of Global Crisis” at the Hay Festival on May 21

We need to adapt how we live and work better with nature to solve the world’s ecological crisis – according to Dr Mick Collins from the University of East Anglia. NORFOLK, UK, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — He will discuss his … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia research shows that evolutionary selection can explain the persistence of sex as dominant mechanism for reproducing offspring

New research from the University of East Anglia shows that an evolutionary force known as ‘sexual selection’ can explain the persistence of sex as a dominant mechanism for reproducing offspring. NORFOLK, UK, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Biologists have long puzzled … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia: International research team to use a method employed by heart surgeons to reveal the pulse of planet Earth

The University of East Anglia is part of an international research team to use a method, normally employed by heart surgeons, to reveal the pulse of planet Earth. NORWICH, 17-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The statistical method is called ‘multi-scale entropy analysis’ … Read the full press release