For as long as music has existed, it has bought society together and been used to share ideas. A prominent example: Band Aid. The charity supergroup, formed in 1984, raised funds to help stop the Ethiopian famine. Though they have faced much criticism for their methods, their hit ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’ features on…
News
UEA cleaner becomes author
Jim Moore, 72, has been working at UEA for 11 years and has recently self-published two books, and a third is pending. He hopes to complete the trilogy by the end of this year. The books are a mix of fantasy and history. He was first inspired to write them when he would tell his…
Creative Writing
Prom
We carry our heels on one arm, And our friends on the other, Sweaty palms encased like the hold of a lover. Our feet flinch at the nipping gravel But the drunken haze makes it hard to care. Curls are beginning to drop, Mascara is smudged and Lashes are falling off; We have never been…
Sport
Neary and Harrison reflect on positive first half to Football season
UEA Head of Football Paul Neary and his assistant Ray Harrison have reflected on a successful first half of the season which has seen their sides embark on cup runs, enjoy winning spells, and put themselves in good positions to fight for silverware and top league positions come Spring. Since experienced coach Neary took his…
Sport
Sports clubs raise cash for mental health charity in singing competition
UEA’s sports clubs came together to raise money for mental health charity SANE with the Sport to Pop Star singing competition in the LCR, hosted and live-streamed on YouTube by UEA:TV. The event featured representatives from Badminton, Korfball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby and Tennis giving their all on the famous LCR stage. In the run-up…
Sport
UEA Polo takes on Essex and Kent in successful Christmas tournament
UEA Polo took part in a charity Christmas tournament at the start of the month alongside the Universities of Essex and Kent, raising over £100 for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. Taking place at UEA’s usual base at the MHF Polo Club in Harlow, Essex, there were plenty of Christmas jumpers present, plus mince…
Arts
Christmas panto at the Norwich Theatre Royal
It’s that time of year when the colourful lights illuminate the city and the smell of mulled wine lingers in the cold air. Everyone around you is dashing for last minute decorations and searching for the perfect gift. Their Christmas tree has to be the prettiest and their presents must be the best. Away from…
Editor's column
‘What garbage editorial’
Above all, student journalism has taught me the following: you can’t chase a story in heels and a thick skin is as vital to your job as a pen. Luckily, this isn’t my first rodeo and I have both. Each week in Concrete is different, and this was no exception. We reached a record number…
Features
Living in between two homes
It takes a lot of courage to leave everything behind and start a new life. At least that’s what everyone told me. Imagine living in a place for 18 years, having people that you trust, that you feel comfortable with, people that you call family. And then suddenly, you make the biggest decision of your…
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