University of East Anglia

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 →

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 →

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are developing a simple blood test to diagnose bone cancer thanks to funding from the Big C. Norwich, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cancer which starts in the bones is typically more aggressive than … Read the full press release →

Children are not harmed by being brought into existence even if they suffer severe genetic disease – according to a new report from the University of East Anglia. Norwich, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The ethics around reproductive technology are discussed in … Read the full press release →

Taking vitamin D tablets cannot ward off heart attacks or stroke according to a new study from researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Norwich, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Recent studies have … Read the full press release →

Norwich, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Giving parents access to online information about the MMR vaccine is the most cost-effective way of increasing its uptake according to research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Leeds. A new report … Read the full press release →

Students at the University of East Anglia (UEA) will have more chances to play sport thanks to almost £300,000 of joint National Lottery funding from Sport England’s University Sport Activation Fund and UEA. Norfolk, UK, 23-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The university is … Read the full press release →

Big C, Norfolk’s Cancer Charity, has pledged a contribution of £250,000 to help build the brand new Norwich Medical Research Building on Norwich Research Park. Norfolk, UK, 23-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Centre, which is a joint venture between the University of … Read the full press release →

Sussex, 13-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Published today (12 May 2014), the report looks at how initiatives such as community-owned solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-electricity generators, as well as energy-saving projects, could make big differences in tackling climate change. But while a … Read the full press release →

Norfolk, UK, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Adrian Wootton, chief executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, has received an Honorary Doctorate from UEA at a ceremony for UEA London graduates at London’s Barbican. Wootton joined UEA’s School of English & American … Read the full press release →

A disability expert from the University of East Anglia is calling for development agencies to ensure their aid programmes meet the needs of disabled people. Norfolk, UK, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Tom Shakespeare has given written and oral evidence to the House … Read the full press release →

Norwich, UK, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — New research has revealed that exposure to common family problems during childhood and early adolescence affects brain development, which could lead to mental health issues in later life. The study led by Dr Nicholas Walsh, lecturer in developmental … Read the full press release →

Norwich, UK, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Findings published today in the journal Oikos show how some monkeys consume their ‘five a day’ within a single hour and consume as many as 50 portions of fruit in a single day. The research focuses … Read the full press release →

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new project to help scientists identify species of ash tree that are resistant to Chalara fraxinea or ‘dieback’ will be launched by the University of East Anglia today. Members of the public are being called on to … Read the full press release →

15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The excellent teaching and high quality student experience at 1994 Group universities has been confirmed in the National Student Survey, with the Group’s members achieving an average of 90% student satisfaction—making them the highest performing group of … Read the full press release →

Ethnically or religiously diverse countries underinvest in measures to improve their environmental performance, according to new research by an academic at the University of East Anglia. 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr Elissaios Papyrakis also found that religious diversity has a … Read the full press release →

12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 1994 Group response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Alex Bols, Executive Director of the 1994 Group, said: “The downgrade in growth forecasts set out by the Chancellor in his statement today are another blow to the … Read the full press release →

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Child protection professionals are to be offered new guidance on how best to involve families in the case reviews that follow the death or serious injury of a child as a result of abuse or neglect. A report … Read the full press release →