Breaking News, Main Stories, News / 07/12/2021 Staff confirm future UEA exams to be held online

Following the disruption to teaching as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic,  a member of the Arts and Humanities faculty has confirmed that the majority of future exams will be online based. An email sent to an individual student states “exams in the spring will be 24 hour take-home exams” but also identifies “we will...

News / 07/12/2021 Enterprise Centre Named as one of the World’s Most Sustainable Buildings

UEA’s Enterprise Centre was showcased at COP26 as an example of the world’s most sustainable buildings. The Centre was built in 2015 using locally sourced low-carbon materials, including pine and a concrete mix made of locally recycled sand and aggregate. On November 11, COP26  dedicated the day to Built Environment, in which they recognised the...

News / 07/12/2021 Uber to launch in Norwich

The Uber app is now available to use in Norwich to book taxis around the city. The ride-sharing app has announced the launch of their Local Cab option for passengers in Norwich. Uber is looking to collaborate with local operators to meet increasing demand and extend the reach of the app beyond the 40 locations...

News / 07/12/2021 Norfolk’s PCC joins national call to end violence against women and girls

Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has joined many across the country pledging to ‘Make the Promise’ to say no to violence against women and girls. People are being asked to make a stand and ‘promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women’. This is part of White Ribbon Day which...

News / 07/12/2021 UEA Medical Centre urge students to continue regular Covid testing

The Medical Centre is issuing advice to students regarding which Covid tests to take. Students with symptoms (a new cough, fever, sore throat, loss of taste and sense of smell) are urged to book a PCR test. A PCR test should be done if there are symptoms present. PCR tests are free, easy to do,...

News / 07/12/2021 UEA Divestment Coalition holds demonstration calling for an ethical investment policy

The Divestment Coalition formed between the UEA Decolonise, Palestine Solidarity, and Extinction Rebellion societies. They held a demonstration on November 11 calling on UEA to implement an ethical investment and banking policy. According to the Coalition, an ethical investment and banking policy would include cutting ties with HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays, the latter being...

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Uber to launch in Norwich
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Uber to launch in Norwich

The Uber app is now available to use in Norwich to book taxis around the city. The ride-sharing app has announced the launch of their Local Cab option for passengers in Norwich. Uber is looking to collaborate with local operators to meet increasing demand and extend the reach of the app beyond the 40 locations…

UEA Divestment Coalition holds demonstration calling for an ethical investment policy
Image: Unsplash
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UEA Divestment Coalition holds demonstration calling for an ethical investment policy

The Divestment Coalition formed between the UEA Decolonise, Palestine Solidarity, and Extinction Rebellion societies. They held a demonstration on November 11 calling on UEA to implement an ethical investment and banking policy. According to the Coalition, an ethical investment and banking policy would include cutting ties with HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays, the latter being…


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