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Norwich Tops National Ranking as UK’s Best Place to Live with Recognition for Culture Community and Green Spaces

Posted on 20, March 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) Norwich has been ranked as the Best Place to Live in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, recognised for its blend of history, culture, and modern city life. The city, home to the … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia Study Highlights TikTok as Leading Platform for Inaccurate Mental Health Content

Posted on 20, March 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of East Anglia has found that misinformation about mental health, particularly ADHD and autism, is widespread on social media, with TikTok identified as having the highest levels of inaccurate content. Analysing over 5,000 … Read the full press release →

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UEA Live Returns With Major Literary Names for National Year of Reading

Posted on 12, January 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) UEA Live returns in 2026 with a diverse programme of literary events featuring internationally renowned authors, award-winning writers and emerging talent. Hosted by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, the UNESCO City of Literature, the festival includes … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia Research Calls for Family-Centred Support in Prader-Willi Syndrome

Posted on 7, January 2026 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of East Anglia have examined how growing up with a sibling who has Prader-Willi syndrome affects emotional wellbeing and family life. Reviewing more than 20 years of research, the study found that siblings often … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton study highlights urgent need for layered flood defences in Shanghai as climate and subsidence pressures grow

Posted on 3, December 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by the University of Southampton warns that Shanghai could face far larger and deeper floods by 2100 as extreme weather, sea-level rise, and land subsidence interact to intensify compound flood events. Researchers modelled … Read the full press release →

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The Leverhulme Trust recognises 30 exceptional researchers with £3 million in 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prizes

Posted on 21, October 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release →

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UEA welcomes Professor Claire Pike as new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Education

Posted on 22, August 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has appointed Professor Claire Pike as its new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Education, starting this autumn. She joins from Anglia Ruskin University, where she was Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Enhancement) and played a … Read the full press release →

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International Maestro Bjorn Bantock Takes Helm of UEA Music Centre to Expand Performance and Education

Posted on 6, August 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Bjorn Bantock, an internationally recognized conductor with more than 30 years’ experience, has been named Director of Music at the University of East Anglia. In this capacity, he will manage the Music Centre’s operations and spearhead efforts to … Read the full press release →

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UEA and Majmaah University Launch Strategic Academic and Cultural Exchange

Posted on 31, July 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) UEA and Majmaah University have launched a formal collaboration to strengthen academic cooperation, student mobility, and research partnerships. The alliance began with a two‑week summer programme at UEA for Majmaah students and was solidified by a Memorandum of … Read the full press release →

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UEA expands Big Sister Little Sister mentorship to double iBelong outreach in computing

Posted on 18, June 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) UEA’s Big Sister Little Sister initiative, founded in 2017 by Debbie Taylor, provides mentorship, community events and school outreach to boost the 10–12% female and non-binary representation in Computing Sciences. Operated by students and alumni, BSLS offers foundation-year … Read the full press release →

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UEA’s Integrated NQP-IP Programme Sets a New Standard as First Triple-Credentialled Pharmacists Graduate

Posted on 13, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Graduates of UEA’s pioneering NQP-IP programme have become the first pharmacists in England to secure the triple recognition comprising a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice, Independent Prescriber status, and the RPS Post-registration Foundation Credential. This integrated programme uniquely … Read the full press release →

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UEA Celebrates Groundbreaking Gender Transition Memoir Co-Authored by Student and Mother on World Book Day

Posted on 6, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) At the University of East Anglia, Leo Telford, a second-year Sociology student, and his mother Gemma have co-authored the groundbreaking memoir Between: A Memoir on Gender Transition by a Mother and Her Trans Son, published in February. The … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Nursing with National Shortlistings

Posted on 22, February 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) A nursing student and two lecturers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have been recognized in the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards for their exceptional work in improving care for children, young people, and families. These individuals … Read the full press release →

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New Study Finds A&E Departments an Effective Setting for Encouraging Smoking Cessation with Vape Support

Posted on 9, November 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study found that offering vapes to patients in A&E departments helped boost confidence in quitting smoking. The trial, conducted in six hospitals, showed higher quit rates among those given vape kits versus traditional … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia Launches New Health Unit to Tackle Gastrointestinal Infections with NIHR Funding

Posted on 4, November 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has received £1.8 million in funding to establish a new research unit focused on gastrointestinal infections, alongside £1 million for the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). Located in Norwich and part of the … Read the full press release →

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Early Surgery for Aortic Stenosis Could Prevent Symptoms and Hospital Visits, Study Finds

Posted on 30, October 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Edinburgh and the University of East Anglia suggests that earlier surgical intervention for severe aortic stenosis can improve elderly patients’ quality of life and reduce hospitalizations. The EVOLVED study, involving 224 … Read the full press release →

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New Anatomy Training Facilities Under Construction at University of East Anglia

Posted on 13, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art Anatomy Suite, set to enhance training for healthcare professionals. Located next to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, the two-storey facility will offer 390 square … Read the full press release →

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The Camera Never Lies”: An Exhibition on the Truth in Photography at Sainsbury Centre

Posted on 8, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) From May 18 to October 20, 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will host “The Camera Never Lies: Challenging Images through The Incite Project,” a pivotal exhibition investigating the truth and manipulation in iconic photography. This exhibit will explore the … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 23, March 2024 by

(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 →

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