UEA Research

On Holocaust Memorial Day, 'poetry can help us begin to understand what the many millions of Holocaust victims went through, and what victims of genocides all over the world have suffered and are suffering at this moment,' writes Emeritus Professor Jean Boase-Beier from our School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing.    In her piece for The Conversation UK, she writes: "These writers, desperate to tell their stories, chose poetry because of its immediacy, its conciseness, its emotional impact and its ability to say what cannot easily be said in prose."   To find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_rQTvym #HolocaustMemorialDay

Due to climate change, by 2080 oranges, chickpeas and soyabeans could be widely grown across the UK rather than just in warmer climates. 🍊🚜    Published in the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) Journal of Climate Resilience and Sustainability, researchers from our School of Environmental Sciences, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) found that not only could oranges be grown in the UK by 2080, but existing key crops are likely to become harder to grow. Co-author Professor Rachel Warren said: “Major changes to agricultural systems and diets can take decades to implement, so long-term projections provide important information well ahead of time for farmers, supermarkets and the public.” To find out more: https://lnkd.in/g966EK4t ClimateUEA   #ThisIsUEA #ClimateChange #AcademicExpert #AgriculturalChange  

It is great to see the collaborative work of UEA for Business in developing sustainable solutions in Norfolk! 🌿⬇️

Did you know that sleep prevents unwanted memories from intruding into our conscious awareness? 😴 To discover our experts and academics recent research, explore our article. ⬇️ #ThisIsUEA #ResearchInTheNews #ResearchNewsletter #AcademicExpert

With the surge of the flu-like HMPV raising global fears of another pandemic, Professor Paul Hunter explains why this may not be the case. 🧬🦠    Quoted in a BBC News Article Professor Paul Hunter of our Norwich Medical School said: “Almost every child will have at least one infection with HMPV by their fifth birthday and we can expect to have multiple reinfections throughout life. I don't think there are currently any signs of a more serious global issue.”   To find out more: https://lnkd.in/eWaxu6bN   HealthUEA   #ThisIsUEA #MedicalScience #HMPV #AcademicExpert 

Research finds that 2024 has recorded the highest global temperature in any year since 1850. 🌍🧪    UK scientists at Met Office, National Centre for Atmospheric Science and the University of East Anglia have found that the global average temperature for 2024 was 1.53°C above the 1850-1900 global average.    The reasons for his are subject to current research, with a range of different factors likely combining to create the high sea-surface temperatures seen in 2023 and 2024.   Professor Timothy Osborne from our School of Environmental Sciences said: “The world has not yet begun to reduce its use of fossil gas, oil and coal, so emissions of CO2 have not yet peaked and as a result the global temperature continues to rise as predicted by climate scientists.” To find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTR_HGCi ClimateUEA #ThisIsUEA #ClimateChange #GlobalTemperatures #AcademicExpert #WorldScience

Congratulations are in order! 🎉

From Saint Nicholas to Krampus to KFC on Christmas Day, Professor Thomas Rhys Smith explores the seasonal traditions from around the world. 🎄🎁    In an article for UN Today Professor Smith, from our School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies, explains: “Christmas is a truly global phenomenon. For many, Christmas looks very different from Hollywood’s imaginings. In Greece and Cyprus, Saint Basil does the honours on New Years Eve, whilst in other parts of Italy, the task falls to Befana, a witch who distributes goodies on the eve of Epiphany. Or Krampus – the demonic figure who first terrified children in Germany as a spooky foil to St Nicholas.” “Regional Christmas food variations are even more numerous. On Christmas day in Ethiopia, after a 43 day fast, you’re likely to enjoy some doro wat, a spicy chicken stew topped off with boiled eggs. Or if you’re in Tokyo, there’s one traditional festive food that you have to try: a KFC bucket. Just make sure to get your order placed months in advance.”   To explore more global traditions: https://lnkd.in/eayrBhbD CreativeUEA   #ThisIsUEA #Christmas24 #ChristmasTradition #ChristmasSeason  

Kirsty Harrison, Associate Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at UEA, has been awarded the first NIHR MND Association Doctoral Fellowship in motor neurone disease (MND) research by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), in partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Her three-year fellowship, will focus on co-developing a self-management intervention for people living with MND: “This research is about making eating, drinking, and swallowing easier, safer, and more enjoyable while giving people more control over these aspects of their lives.” MND is a neurodegenerative disease, characterised by loss of motor neurone function. Kirsty’s research aims to improve care with an accessible, practical resource that people living with the disease, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals can rely on for support. Discover more about the fellowship: https://lnkd.in/esb5W5mZ #ThisIsUEA #ResearchFellowship

From developments in prostate cancer tests to the hidden benefits of birdsong and the history of the film Gladiator 2, here are some of the recent research outputs from our academics and experts. 🔬🐦⚔️ #ThisIsUEA #ResearchNewsletter #ResearchInTheNews #AcademicExpert