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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Researchers from Norwich Business School are part of a £1.5 million project exploring how healthier job design could help tackle Britain's workplace health crisis. Around 1.8 million UK workers experience poor mental or physical health because of their jobs. Read more: bit.ly/4hkupqK

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Scientists have uncovered new clues that could help identify which prostate cancers are most likely to spread, and which are less likely to become life-threatening, in the first major findings from an international project co-founded by UEA. Learn more: bit.ly/4A5gbkR #ResearchMatters

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Could a cancer treatment hold the key to healthier ageing after menopause? Researchers from Norwich Medical School have found that a drug originally developed to fight cancer may also help prevent osteoporosis, reduce body fat and address metabolic changes associated with menopause.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Researchers from our Norwich Medical School have found that women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth. Read more: bit.ly/4xSF15G #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Who knew something so simple could have such a big impact on our health?🚶‍♂️⬆️ Research from @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @nnuh.bsky.social found that regular stair climbing was linked to a lower risk of death from heart-related conditions and from any cause. So maybe skip the lift today!

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New research from @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social highlights how healthcare preferences differ among older adults. Women over 50 are more likely to prioritise quality of life over living longer, reinforcing the importance of personalised conversations between patients and clinicians.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Researchers from @ueamedical.bsky.social have secured £4 million in NIHR funding to develop and test a new model of long-term obesity care in the community. Read more: bit.ly/45uRlg3 @healthuea.bsky.social #NewFunding #ObesityCare

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Researchers from our @developmentuea.bsky.social and School of Education and Lifelong Learning have found that Indigenous knowledge could play a vital role in building healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems. Read more: bit.ly/4yx376W #ResearchMatters #FoodSystems

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Researchers from our @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social have shown that a digital therapy platform can help reduce anxiety and depression among people caring for family members with dementia. Read more: bit.ly/4aLgyGq #ResearchMatters #NewResearch

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Researchers from our Faculty of Science have developed the first rapid at-home sperm test paired with a mobile app designed to provide personalised fertility advice and support. Read more: bit.ly/3SRHdLp #ResearchMatters #MaleFertility @biouea.bsky.social

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Researchers from our @ueaenv.bsky.social and @ueamedical.bsky.social have found even modest, short-term changes in weather can have a measurable impact on demand for NHS mental health services across England. Read more: bit.ly/44q4yqh #ResearchMatters #MentalHealth #Heatwave

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great to see research making a difference beyond the lab. Prof Anne-Marie Minihane from UEA has joined Norwich social enterprise Eat Social as a non-executive director, helping translate nutrition research into action by supporting a Norwich-based social enterprise tackling food poverty.

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UEA nutrition research supports community food initiative in Norwich

A University of East Anglia (UEA) academic is translating the insights from nutrition research into real-world impact by supporting a Norwich-based social enterprise tackling food poverty.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Prof Carl Philpott from @ueamedical.bsky.social is the lead researcher of a new study which reveals that smell loss can affect quality of life as severely as conditions including diabetes, stroke, Parkinson’s, and kidney failure. Learn more: bit.ly/4oxySYW #ResearchMatters #SmellLoss

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our researchers from @ueamedical.bsky.social have discovered the heart has its own ‘natural bypass’ system that could transform how blocked arteries are treated. Read more: bit.ly/4veDgOW #ResearchMatters #HeartResearch

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Researchers from @psychologyuea.bsky.social will investigate how artificial intelligence is shaping children’s cognitive, social and emotional development, as part of work commissioned by the Department for Education. Read more: bit.ly/3RuRU68 #ResearchMatters #AI

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Prof Vassilios Vassiliou, from @ueamedical.bsky.social is the co-lead on a new project that will see nearly £10 million invested in clinical research careers across the UK, thanks to the Medical Research Council (MRC). Read more: bit.ly/4dtdSO0 #ResearchMatters #ClinicalResearch

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Dr Kenny Chiu from @ueamedical.bsky.social has been a researcher on a study that has found that refugees who entered the UK as unaccompanied minors can suffer from relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain. Read more: bit.ly/4dIJVuA #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

UEA scientists from @ueamedical.bsky.social have contributed to discovering a “control switch” inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections. Read more: bit.ly/42rnm7w #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

News | We’re excited to announce that applications to study Dental Surgery at UEA are now open, marking a major step forward for the future of oral health in our region and beyond 🦷🎉 Prospective students can now begin their UCAS applications for 2027 entry. Learn more: bit.ly/3PD9unE

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

New research from Dr Pankaj Garg shows that more than one‑in‑three NHS heart ultrasounds are unclear or unable to diagnose a patient’s condition — leading to repeat tests or more invasive (and costly) follow‑up scans. Read more: www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

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One in three NHS heart scans ‘fail’ but new research shows which patients are most at risk

Thousands of patients sent for vital heart scans may be undergoing unnecessary first-line tests that fail to deliver clear answers – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Prof Dmitry Pshezhetsky from @ueamedical.bsky.social featured on the Finding Genius podcast talking about his breakthrough research on a blood test that can diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Listen here: bit.ly/4ueLHsR Read more on the research: bit.ly/4mYZd1f #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Dr Chuen Zhang Lee, from @biouea.bsky.social, has carried out a new study that has found that living with friends may be altering your gut bacteria. Read more: bit.ly/4dAxUbb #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Dr David Vauzour, from @ueamedical.bsky.social has been the lead researcher on a study that has found that a blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible. Read more: bit.ly/4v12Wz6 #BloodTest #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Researchers from Norwich Medical School have found that posts about ADHD and autism on social media platforms are misleading - and TikTok is the worst offender. Read more: bit.ly/4rJybvS #SocialMedia #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Why is it so hard to resist snacks—even when we’re full? 🍫 New research by Dr Thomas Sambrook, published in Appetite, reveals how our brains stay tempted and how our environment shapes what we eat.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Doom scrolling and blue light, are they as bad as we think? 📱💤 UEA graduate Gab Astorga spoke with @bengarrod.bsky.social and Dr Jo Bower from our School of Psychology, asking what bad habits are affecting our sleep quality. #ResearchMatters #NorwichScienceFestival

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Dr Meghana Wadnerkar Kamble, from @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social, is the lead researcher on a study aiming to understand the experiences of South Asian families caring for relatives with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Our researchers have been awarded a share of £15.3 million to tackle real-world health and care challenges across the region and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/4tdy2m3 @arceastofengland.bsky.social @ueamedical.bsky.social @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social #ThisIsUEA #ResearchMatters

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Prof Sally Hardy from our School of Health Sciences has taken part in a study that has found that hospitals with fewer registered nurses at the bedside are seeing higher-than-expected death rates. Read more here: bit.ly/4sG76vd #ResearchMatters #Academia #ThisIsUEA

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A global study from UEA, Southampton & Holland & Barrett finds 3/4 of people worldwide fall short on omega-3. Prof Anne-Marie Minihane says the intake gap is “striking.” www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

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Three-quarters of the world not getting enough Omega-3, research shows

More than three-quarters of the global population aren’t getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from UEA, Holland & Barrett and the University of Southampton.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Congratulations to six of our researchers who have been named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025! 🥳 They are among 10 based across Norwich Research Park included in the Clarivate Web of Science Group list. Read more👉 bit.ly/4p8QWaS #Academia #News #HighlyCitedResearchers

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

A new initiative uses Virtual Reality to tackle the growing mental health crisis in farming communities. 🚜 Dr Jordan Tsigarides from @ueamedical.bsky.social helped develop the Rural Minds Project, which highlights the lived experiences of farmers and rural workers. Read more 👇: bit.ly/47hhIIp

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Researchers from our Norwich Medical School have found that treating patients at home with IV antibiotics, rather than in a clinical setting, could halve costs to the NHS and relieve pressure on hospital beds. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hzrtFg #Research #Study #Antibiotics

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Dr Michael Stephenson @stephensomycin.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Fully-funded #PhDposition in my lab @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social Apply before 🗓️ 2nd Dec 2025 👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/mak... Making Drugs Out of Sunlight and "Thin Air" ☀️🌿🧬⚗️ with secondary supervision from Prof. Anne Osbourn @johninnescentre.bsky.social 🥼 #SynBio #OrgChem #PhD

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Our scientists at Norwich Medical School have worked with Oxford BioDynamics Plc to develop a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). 💉 Read more 👉 bit.ly/42vpFqw #BloodTest #ChronicFatigue #Health #Research

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

A major report published today finds that shifting global diets could prevent approximately 15 million premature deaths per year. Read more 👉 bit.ly/46yjcgT @developmentuea.bsky.social #EatLancet #FoodSystems #PlanetaryHealthDiet #Research

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A great example of economic research driving meaningful insight. Investing in charities doesn't just transform lives, but delivers real social value and measurable savings across our healthcare systems and public services. www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/abou...

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UEA Study shows the value of investing in charities

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healthuea.bsky.social @healthuea.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A new report by led by UEA's Dr Sarah Hanson shows Norfolk Community Foundation's 'Nourishing Norfolk' programme is setting a real national blueprint. For every £1 invested, it generated £6.54 in social value by improving health and easing money worries. www.norfolkfoundation.com/what-we-ve-b...

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Nourishing Norfolk Provides National Blueprint | Norfolk Community Foundation

A pioneering report from UEA revealed that Nourishing Norfolk is providing a blueprint for others to tackle food poverty and build community.

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🧵 Our researchers are launching a trial to see if the antidepressant Sertraline could reduce emotional changes caused by having a stroke. 💊 Take part 👉 enquiries.easetrial@uea.ac.uk Read more 👇 bit.ly/46uLNCu #Stroke #MedicalTrial #Health #Research @nihr.bsky.social

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new UEA research 💉 🧵 Read more 👉 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a... #Covid #LongCovid #CovidVaccine #Vaccinate #HeartHealth

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis - according to a major @thelancet.com study involving our researchers in collaboration with @ucl.ac.uk Read more 👉 bit.ly/4mMJdi8 #ChronicRhinosinusitis #Sinusitis #Rhinosinusitis #ClinicalTrial #SinusSurgery

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our researchers have shown that colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’. Read more 👉 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a... #ColorectalCancer #CancerResearch #FightCancer

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