UEA alumni will appear on BBC Two’s Christmas University Challenge on Christmas Day. The festive series of the popular quiz show hosted by Jeremy Paxman sees teams of alumni from different universities competing against one another. UEA’s appearance will be broadcast on BBC Two at 6:05 pm on Christmas Day and will feature comedian Alfur…
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Vice Chancellor signs BME charter
The university has committed to signing Advance-HE’s Race Equality Charter. The move was made by Vice Chancellor David Richardson on the last day of Black History Month. The Equality Challenge Unit, the division of Advance HE responsible for the charter, states that the charter exists to provide ‘a framework through which institutions work to identify…
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Half of all students witness racism at university, says study
Over half of all students at UK universities have witnessed racism, and nearly a third of students have personally experienced racism on campus, according to research by online education forum The Student Room. In an online poll seeking to highlight the experiences of 1,000 students across the country, it also emerged that one in ten…
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The EU Chamber Orchestra reflects the “spikes and dips” of being at university
Watching the EU Chamber Orchestra at the Norwich Theatre Royal felt like being at University: experiencing the highs and lows of life whilst fighting for your place in the world. As the official Orchestra of the European Union, the company effectively engaged with the audience with its stars Martin Roscoe, legendary pianist, and stunning Emily…
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Do Something Different Week
Consider me a convert. A week ago, I would have told you the only thing different people do on Do Something Different Week is book a train or coach. As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. However, in the case of this phenomenal, groundbreaking week, ignorance could be the only thing stopping you from realising…
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20 items you need in your 20s
Christmas Eve, I turned 20, and am here to encourage you guys with 20 items inspired by my new age, what it has already meant and will mean for me. Age 20 marks the year when things are more solidified in your life. I personally know I want an established look that I can easily…
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Graduates won’t be overcharged on repayments
University graduates will no longer be overcharged when repaying their student loans, as tax authorities have now agreed to share their data with the Students Loan Company (SLC). Papers released under the new budget on Wednesday 22 November say that by 2019 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the SLC will set up a system…
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Students join national free education demo
On Wednesday 15 November, UEA SU joined a national student demonstration in London for free education. The event attracted thousands of students from across the country, all demanding that education should be free and funded by taxing the richest in society. SU Non Portfolio Officer Lucy Auger explained the SU supported the demonstration and provided…
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Glyndebourne’s Il Barbieri Di Siviglia is “a parade of human emotions”
Watching Glyndebourne’s adaptation of Rossini’s Il Barbieri Di Siviglia at Norwich Theatre Royal felt like catching up with old friends. The director, Annabel Arden, brought to life Gioachino Rossini’s hilarious Spanish opera in a modernised way. Each character would stumble, twist and grow before our very eyes, each would tell their own story through words…
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