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New study reveals that sleep prevents unwanted memories from intruding

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Climate change researcher Prof Philip Jones among members of UEA community recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Prof Philip Jones from UEA's School of Environmental Sciences receives an OBE, with UEA graduate Kazuo Ishiguro and UEA honorary graduates Myleene Klass and Stephen Fry also honoured in the New Year's list.

Research discovery could lead to personalised treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Research published today could help neurologists in the future prescribe personalised treatment to people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), after scientists studied more than half a million brain cells.

Breakthrough study set to change how osteosarcomas are diagnosed and treated

UEA researchers have been able to identify at least three distinct subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer for the first time, which could transform clinical trials and patient care.

The Princess Royal visits the Quadram Institute to hear about its cutting-edge research

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Quadram Institute, a key partner of the University based on Norwich Research Park, to hear about its work in addressing global challenges in human health, food and disease.

BBC film with UEA experts working on a potential ‘game-changer’ in the fight against prostate cancer

A film crew from BBC Look East recently visited the Bob Champion Research and Education Centre to interview Professor Colin Cooper about developments in the diagnosis of prostate cancer that are being labelled a potential ‘game-changer’.

UEA's winter break opening hours

Over the winter break, some facilities and services at UEA will have reduced opening hours and partial closures.

UEA jumps into world top 60 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

UEA has jumped from =81st to =54th in the world in the new QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, which measures an institution's ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.

New prescription register could save NHS £300m annually and transform patient care

A UK-first initiative focused on integrating specific prescriptions into routine healthcare records could save the NHS £300m annually.

Court hearings represent a “new era” in tackling climate change

Hearings taking place at the United Nations’ top court represent a “new era” in efforts to tackle climate change, according to an academic at the University of East Anglia.

New climate report finds time running out to save the Fens

New research highlights the threat to one of the UK’s most vital agricultural and ecological regions from climate change floods, droughts and biodiversity collapse.

UEA receives £1.5m Greater Norwich Growth Board funding boost for School of Oral Health

The University of East Anglia (UEA) moved a step closer to the delivery of a School of Oral Health for the region, after the Greater Norwich Growth Board (GNGB) unanimously recommended allocating £1.5m for a new facility.

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