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Three-quarters of the world not getting enough omega-3, research shows

More than three-quarters of the global population aren’t getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from UEA, Holland & Barrett and the University of Southampton.

Q&A with Prof Thomas Ruys Smith: The legend of Santa Claus

Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from? An academic from the University of East Anglia (UEA) answered some questions on how the festive figure came to be.

UEA’s grant and funding success – November 2025

Discover the latest research and funding grant successes happening within the University of East Anglia.

New review highlights urgent need for worldwide smell screening

A programme of smell screening, awareness campaigns and health policies could improve the mental and physical health of millions – according to research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Black Friday – deal, or no deal?

It might feel like it has already been happening for weeks, but ahead of Black Friday tomorrow and Cyber Monday next week, an academic at the University of East Anglia offers advice on navigating the sale period for consumers and explains what it means fo

UEA graduate wins industry award for best TV documentary

A UEA journalism graduate has won a prestigious industry award for his final project, a film about two bears who were rescued from Azerbaijan and rehomed in the UK.

"Most harmful" Budget in decades

Today’s Budget is likely to be the “most harmful” in decades, and a “missed opportunity” for reforming taxation and controlling spending, according to an academic at the University of East Anglia.

UEA Christmas lectures for children return with a festive exploration of the brain

The University of East Anglia (UEA) will once again be hosting free Christmas lectures for children on campus, with this year’s theme inviting families to explore the magic and mystery of the brain.

Ancient wolves on remote Baltic Sea island reveal link to prehistoric humans

Scientists have found wolf remains, thousands of years old, on a small, isolated island in the Baltic Sea – a place where the animals could only have been brought by humans.

Thirty students are underway with a new Graduate Entry Medical course at the University of East Anglia (UEA)

Bringing in graduates from a range of disciplines, the new four-year course is one year shorter than a standard medical degree course without compromising on quality.

Public Health enters top 100 as multiple courses rise in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

The University of East Anglia has improved across multiple subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, published this week (18 November).

Ban on plastic wet wipes welcome but ‘biodegradable’ ones could still be harmful

A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is a “step forward” but there are still potential problems with ‘biodegradable’ wipes, according to a researcher from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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