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BBC Contagion experiment offers Covid-19 control insight

Data from a BBC citizen science experiment has helped predict how different strategies could control the spread of Covid-19 according to new preliminary research from the University of East Anglia.

How Open Skies Treaty dismissal endangers US and its allies

President Trump's decision to pull out of a third major arms control accord is a reflection of his dislike of rule-governed systems in general and a rule-governed international system in particular."

Changes needed to prevent controversial pharmaceutical deals

New research from UEA recommends changes to the system which sees drug companies strike deals with competitors to stop them producing cheaper generic alternatives.

Video technology keeps children in care connected to families

Digital platforms keep children in care connected to their birth families during lockdown, and could help maintain these relationships beyond the pandemic, according to two new reports published today.

Students recreate UEA campus on Minecraft

Students from UEA have used the computer game Minecraft to recreate their campus after they were missing university life during lockdown.

UEA video for two-year-old separated from student nurse mother

As the nations health workers continue to work selflessly to tackle the challenge of COVID-19, one University of East Anglia (UEA) student has had to make one of the most difficult sacrifices of all, separating herself from her daughter.

Journalism research wins international award

A research paper led by a University of East Anglia academic has been named as the best peer reviewed article published internationally on journalism in 2019.

COVID-19 crisis causes 17% drop in global carbon emissions

The COVID-19 global lockdown has had an extreme effect on daily carbon emissions, but it is unlikely to last - according to a new analysis by an international team of scientists.

What if you wake up and can’t smell the coffee? It may indicate you have COVID-19

The UK has joined the US, Europe and the World Health Organisation by including loss of smell or taste as an officially recognised symptom of COVID-19 thanks in part to an international research project involving Professor Carl Philpott at UEA.

8 acts of kindness to inspire you during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) were highlighting the incredible acts of kindness weve seen by our students, staff, alumni and local community during the pandemic.

COVID-19 population study proposal

Partners on the Norwich Research Park could be offering up scientific resource and expertise to a pilot project that would see every Norwich resident tested regularly for coronavirus symptoms.

Land rights essential to protect biodiversity and indigenous cultures

New research argues that legally protected large territories in Brazil are crucial to protect biodiversity and provide essential conditions for indigenous populations to maintain their traditional livelihoods.

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