International Women’s Day brings together global governments, women’s organisations, businesses and charities. With gender equality still causing problems in today’s culture, as the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report revealed that it will take 217 years to close the gap, it is more important than ever to strive for change. The much-anticipated hashtag, #PressforProgress,…
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First diversity day hosted
On Friday 23 February, UEA hosted its first ever ‘Diversity Day’ in the LCR. The event coincided with the Do Something Different Week festival and LGBT+ History month. For students, the event was an opportunity to ask questions, watch film clips, view a mini-exhibition and watch UEA’s African Caribbean Society dance. The main objective was…
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Students fear Trump’s environmental agenda
When Concrete spoke to students this week, 100 percent of them agreed that they were concerned about global warming. The environmental poll also showed that 75 percent were anxious that Trump had abandoned the Paris Climate Agreement and was taking step backwards. Emily Mason, a third year Environmental Sciences student said, “I am worried about…
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UEA goes green
Facilitated nationally by People and Planet, Go Green Week at UEA is an exciting programme of events aiming to share highlights of UEA sustainability with its staff and students. It encourages people to join collective positive action for the environment and global society. The events will be running on campus from 12-16 February and will…
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UEA produces own electricity
UEA is moving towards reducing its carbon footprint by producing its own energy to power and heat the campus facilities. They have invested £4.5 million into low carbon-emission engines. This is the first time that the university has used their own electricity, without relying on the National Grid. Fully functioning since October 2017, UEA’s new…
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Tennis to mind the gender gap
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) revealed that it pays both sexes equally for their sporting achievements, but is “not satisfied” with its gender pay gap. In a 2017 report, there was a 31 percent difference between the mean average pay of men and women, as a result of men placed in more senior positions. Government…
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Tight victory for Coventry’s Ladies Volleyball team
UEA’s ladies first division volleyball team played in a BUCS match against Coventry university, in a neck-and-neck game that left spectators eagerly anticipating the players’ every move. Coventry University battled against UEA for five sets. The President of Volleyball, Harry Sandford said: “The girls have done very well this season, especially with four new players,…
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Fingers crossed for the Forum
Dependent on whether Norwich wins a national competition, the spacecraft of British astronaut, Tim Peake, could make an appearance at The Forum. The famous Soyuz capsule is set to be displayed at eight venues across the UK. It is a specialist rocket, enhanced by Space Descent VR, which exhibits a unique virtual reality adventure using…
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Astronaut’s visit to campus out of this world
NASA astronaut, Michael Foale, has commanded the International Space Station, rescued an out of control Russian space craft and flown six shuttle missions. On 24 January, Michael Foale visited the UEA campus to share his experiences with a lecture theatre packed with students and the public. Just wow! What a great start to @pintofscience 2018…
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