The Norwich Testing Initiative is set for a national roll out

Scientists in Norwich who helped develop a Covid-19 testing programme are hoping to roll it out to other academic institutions

Researchers hope testing programme developed in Norwich could be used across UK

Three students at UEA were given the maximum fine after they threw a party instead of self-isolating

Is a £10k fine justified for students who threw party instead of self-isolating?

Professor Paul Hunter, from the UEA, says balancing the risks to people's health, the NHS and the economy is a political decision not a scientific one

Scientists admit they're surprised by how rapidly Covid-19 is spreading

The University of East Anglia's asymptomatic testing scheme.

A total of 43 students have tested positive for Covid-19 at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

43 students test positive for Covid-19 at the University of East Anglia

Universities are keen to stress that all precautions are being taken to keep students, staff and local communities safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universities say campuses are safe as students return for the start of term

New research from UEA in Norfolk suggests a large proportion of NHS workers may have already had coronavirus with mild symptoms. The study found almost two thirds of staff at one London trust lost their sense of smell or taste in April.

UEA research suggests large proportion of NHS staff may have already had Covid

Bone cancer victim Sophie Taylor and footballer James Maddison

Sophie Taylor died with bone cancer at the age of five but it is now hoped groundbreaking research at the University of East Anglia will help identify the disease earlier and save more lives.

Sophie’s legacy: The breakthrough that may help save children with bone cancer

The hunt for habitable planets could be boosted by looking for dust - according to new research from scientists at a Norfolk university. 

Airborne dust could be indicator of habitable planets

The University of East Anglia's new coronavirus test means hundreds more patients a day can be tested in Norfolk

UEA's new coronavirus test available for hundreds more patients a day

A study into whether exercise can be used to treat mild to moderate depression has been launched by the University of Hertfordshire.

East of England study to test effects of exercise on depression in teenagers

Staff at the universities of Essex, Cambridge and the UEA have warned of pre-Christmas disruption, after voting to strike later this month.

Lecturers to strike for eight days over pay, working conditions and pensions

Returning officers have begun searching for suitable venues as preparations begin for the 2019 General Election.

Questions over student votes and polling stations as election preparation begins

A multi-million pound centre to help create more engineers in the East has been the go-ahead.

New centre to produce more engineers in the East given the go-ahead

A body found in the lake at the University of East Anglia has been confirmed to be missing student Nick Sadler.

Body found in lake confirmed as missing student

The University of East Anglia and Cambridge University are to be part of the world’s first agri-food robotics Centre for Doctoral Training.

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