University of East Anglia

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia has launched a volunteer-led conservation initiative aimed at restoring woodland habitats on its campus and protecting native bluebell populations. Members of the UEA Biodiversity Heroes programme are working with the university’s Grounds team … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) City College Norwich has signed the University of East Anglia’s Civic Charter, reaffirming a long-standing partnership focused on inclusive education, skills development, and civic engagement across Norfolk. The agreement reflects shared commitments to widening participation, aligning education with … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) The UEA Tennis Club has taken a creative step towards sustainability by donating a large quantity of used tennis balls to Dogs Trust Snetterton in Norfolk. Recognizing the waste generated by their high usage, club members repurposed the … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) The Sainsbury Centre at UEA has received £1.28 million from Arts Council England to upgrade critical infrastructure, including environmental systems and a goods lift, ensuring the Centre’s continued success in hosting global exhibitions and serving as a hub … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study reveals that the Ross Ice Shelf has been melting more rapidly due to warming ocean waters, with heat transport likely to increase as the climate continues to warm. Data gathered by an … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release →

(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 →