A new Institute of Productivity has been announced by the university which would aid in educating the next generation of ‘digitally aware engineers’. The new hub will allow the UEA to create its long-anticipated School of Engineering by 2021. The Institute is expected to have dedicated workshops to advanced robotics, a 3D printing studio, a…
Brexit uncertainty leaves UK universities in the balance
As the deadline for Brexit draws closer, uncertainty remains high among many UK industries, and it appears even the education sector is not exempt from the on-going confusion. Predictions about whether the UK will leave the EU with or without a deal are changing almost daily, and universities are being left in the balance. According…
Armistead Maupin’s inspiring talk at Norwich Theatre Royal
Norwich Theatre Royal hosted ‘Tales of the City’ writer, Armistead Maupin on Monday, 30 September 2019. The American writer sat down with Ms Beckerman during a night filled with laughs, memories and an intriguing Q&A section. The talk was in conjunction with his ‘An Evening With Armistead Maupin’ tour of the UK. The evening was…
Inquest into UEA student’s death postponed
After a pre-inquest hearing held on September 2nd, a decision was reached to postpone the full inquest into the death of a UEA student. Theo Brennan-Hulme was a 21 year old literature and creative student from Stoke found dead on campus in March this year. The first inquest, which took place in March, gave his…
Rape scandals engulf British universities
Since the scandal of the leaked Warwick university Whatsapp chat, similar secrets have unravelled in several other UK universities. According to several studies, over the past two years alone the number of students at top universities who have been investigated for offensive comments made on social media chats has almost tripled. Students, mostly females, seem…
UEA professor made a CBE for services to climate change
Prof Corrine Le Quere has been recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list to receive a CBE. Those recognised on the list are impressive figures who give up their time to volunteer in their communities, to contribute to local politics or make strides in science or the arts. Prof Corinne Le Quere, who is originally…
Norwich City Football Club promoted to the Premier League
After a three season absence from the Premier League, Norwich City Football Club gained promotion back into the Premier League after a narrow 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in front of their home fans at Carrow Road. This was the first time since 1960 that the club celebrated promotion in front of their home fans….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces corruption charges
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing corruption charges after a two-year investigation. This would make him the second Prime Minister of Israel to be indicted if the attorney general continues with his decision, after his predecessor, Ehud Olmert, was sentenced and charged with corruption back in 2009. Prosecutors would have to go…
A brief history of black progression
From the mid 17th century, black slaves were being sold, auctioned and inventoried by slave masters until 1833, when the British government passed an act in parliament abolishing the slave trade. It had taken the hard work of numerous people, both black and white, working together to abolish slavery. They included the likes of Olaudah…
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