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Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in a kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/3NdjH5y
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in a kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/3NdjH5y
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in a kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/3NdjH5y
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in a kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/3NdjH5y
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News | According to new data, 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023.
This is according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the @metoffice.gov.uk, UEA and @ncas-uk.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZtjOm
#GlobalWarming
This is according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the @metoffice.gov.uk, UEA and @ncas-uk.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZtjOm
#GlobalWarming
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
News | According to new data, 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023.
This is according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the @metoffice.gov.uk, UEA and @ncas-uk.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZtjOm
#GlobalWarming
This is according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the @metoffice.gov.uk, UEA and @ncas-uk.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZtjOm
#GlobalWarming
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Did you know there’s a UEA connection to the new Game of Thrones prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'? 🐎⚔️
Dr Hugh Doherty, from @ueahistory.bsky.social, took his expertise from the lecture theatre to the world of Westeros, serving as a historical advisor on the series.
#GameOfThrones
Dr Hugh Doherty, from @ueahistory.bsky.social, took his expertise from the lecture theatre to the world of Westeros, serving as a historical advisor on the series.
#GameOfThrones
January 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Did you know there’s a UEA connection to the new Game of Thrones prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'? 🐎⚔️
Dr Hugh Doherty, from @ueahistory.bsky.social, took his expertise from the lecture theatre to the world of Westeros, serving as a historical advisor on the series.
#GameOfThrones
Dr Hugh Doherty, from @ueahistory.bsky.social, took his expertise from the lecture theatre to the world of Westeros, serving as a historical advisor on the series.
#GameOfThrones
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Could stress be lowered by listening to #birdsong? What is the role of #soundscapes in our interactions with nature?
I had the pleasure of talking about this and much more at @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social podcast
Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n7udy49
@dice-kent.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social
I had the pleasure of talking about this and much more at @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social podcast
Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n7udy49
@dice-kent.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Could stress be lowered by listening to #birdsong? What is the role of #soundscapes in our interactions with nature?
I had the pleasure of talking about this and much more at @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social podcast
Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n7udy49
@dice-kent.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social
I had the pleasure of talking about this and much more at @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social podcast
Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n7udy49
@dice-kent.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social
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Congratulations to @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social on this fantastic appointment! 👏
We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Saskia Hogenhout as the new BSPP President, whose pioneering research on plant-microbe-insect interactions is transforming our understanding of pathogen transmission and plant health.
More about her work @johninnescentre.bsky.social www.jic.ac.uk/people/saski...
More about her work @johninnescentre.bsky.social www.jic.ac.uk/people/saski...
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations to @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social on this fantastic appointment! 👏
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Dr Silvia Ferrini, from our School of Environmental Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study finding that millions of Britons could be ready to swap imported fish for home caught favourites.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49tIzkk
#ResearchMatters #FishingUK #ThisIsUEA
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#ResearchMatters #FishingUK #ThisIsUEA
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Dr Silvia Ferrini, from our School of Environmental Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study finding that millions of Britons could be ready to swap imported fish for home caught favourites.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49tIzkk
#ResearchMatters #FishingUK #ThisIsUEA
Read more: https://bit.ly/49tIzkk
#ResearchMatters #FishingUK #ThisIsUEA
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The ViTaL-D study team is looking for 76 people at least 18 years old, who live within 70 miles of Norwich and think they might be low in vitamin D to take part in the research study 🌞
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The ViTaL-D study team is looking for 76 people at least 18 years old, who live within 70 miles of Norwich and think they might be low in vitamin D to take part in the research study 🌞
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
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Dr Meghana Wadnerkar Kamble from our School of Health Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study into the impact of Prader-Willi syndrome on families.
Until this study, little has been known about how the condition impacts families.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/453usAO
Until this study, little has been known about how the condition impacts families.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/453usAO
January 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Dr Meghana Wadnerkar Kamble from our School of Health Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study into the impact of Prader-Willi syndrome on families.
Until this study, little has been known about how the condition impacts families.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/453usAO
Until this study, little has been known about how the condition impacts families.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/453usAO
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✨Reimagining #Women’s #Health at Norwich Science Festival!
Join us on 14 Feb, 10:30–12:00 The Forum, #Norwich for an inspiring conversation with clinicians & researchers
🎟️ Free, booking essential
#NorwichScienceFestival #UEAResearch
@biouea.bsky.social @theforumnorwich.bsky.social
#Menopause
Join us on 14 Feb, 10:30–12:00 The Forum, #Norwich for an inspiring conversation with clinicians & researchers
🎟️ Free, booking essential
#NorwichScienceFestival #UEAResearch
@biouea.bsky.social @theforumnorwich.bsky.social
#Menopause
Reimagining Women's Health | Norwich Science Festival
Join members of the University of East Anglia’s Women’s Health Network and leading experts from across Norfolk for an engaging and inspiring look at the future of women’s healthcare.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
✨Reimagining #Women’s #Health at Norwich Science Festival!
Join us on 14 Feb, 10:30–12:00 The Forum, #Norwich for an inspiring conversation with clinicians & researchers
🎟️ Free, booking essential
#NorwichScienceFestival #UEAResearch
@biouea.bsky.social @theforumnorwich.bsky.social
#Menopause
Join us on 14 Feb, 10:30–12:00 The Forum, #Norwich for an inspiring conversation with clinicians & researchers
🎟️ Free, booking essential
#NorwichScienceFestival #UEAResearch
@biouea.bsky.social @theforumnorwich.bsky.social
#Menopause
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🎉 Happy New Year from UEA! ❄️
Norwich and our beautiful campus are looking magical in the snow today. Stay warm, everyone!
Photo 2 credit - @thomasmock.bsky.social
Norwich and our beautiful campus are looking magical in the snow today. Stay warm, everyone!
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January 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from UEA! ❄️
Norwich and our beautiful campus are looking magical in the snow today. Stay warm, everyone!
Photo 2 credit - @thomasmock.bsky.social
Norwich and our beautiful campus are looking magical in the snow today. Stay warm, everyone!
Photo 2 credit - @thomasmock.bsky.social
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Peaceful New Year from everyone in the School of Biological Sciences.
Have a wonderful break. 🎄🥳
Have a wonderful break. 🎄🥳
December 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Peaceful New Year from everyone in the School of Biological Sciences.
Have a wonderful break. 🎄🥳
Have a wonderful break. 🎄🥳
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A look back on 2025 at UEA. From all of us behind UEA’s social media channels – thank you for being part of our story this year!💙
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2026!✨
#ThisIsUEA #EndOfYear #2025Season
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2026!✨
#ThisIsUEA #EndOfYear #2025Season
December 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A look back on 2025 at UEA. From all of us behind UEA’s social media channels – thank you for being part of our story this year!💙
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2026!✨
#ThisIsUEA #EndOfYear #2025Season
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2026!✨
#ThisIsUEA #EndOfYear #2025Season
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We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
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🗓️ Apply by 5 January
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December 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
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🗓️ Apply by 5 January
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Great work! #UEAScience
Will we still have polar bears in 30 years? 🐻❄️
Dr Alice Godden from our @biouea.bsky.social explains jumping genes, RNA sequencing and the science behind how polar bears are adapting to climate change.
Explore Dr Godden's research: https://bit.ly/3YmeMVg
#PolarBears #Science #AcademicExpert
Dr Alice Godden from our @biouea.bsky.social explains jumping genes, RNA sequencing and the science behind how polar bears are adapting to climate change.
Explore Dr Godden's research: https://bit.ly/3YmeMVg
#PolarBears #Science #AcademicExpert
December 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Great work! #UEAScience
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✅ Are you aged over 18?
✅ Live within 70 miles of Norwich?
✅Think you might be low in vitamin D?
Join the ViTaL-D study and help us understand if @johninnescentre.bsky.social tomatoes biofortified through gene editing could help boost vitamin D levels 🍅
✅ Live within 70 miles of Norwich?
✅Think you might be low in vitamin D?
Join the ViTaL-D study and help us understand if @johninnescentre.bsky.social tomatoes biofortified through gene editing could help boost vitamin D levels 🍅
Need a winter warmer? Groundbreaking gene-edited tomato soup trial with higher levels of 'Sunshine' vitamin recruiting now - Quadram Institute
Human trial of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood
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December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✅ Are you aged over 18?
✅ Live within 70 miles of Norwich?
✅Think you might be low in vitamin D?
Join the ViTaL-D study and help us understand if @johninnescentre.bsky.social tomatoes biofortified through gene editing could help boost vitamin D levels 🍅
✅ Live within 70 miles of Norwich?
✅Think you might be low in vitamin D?
Join the ViTaL-D study and help us understand if @johninnescentre.bsky.social tomatoes biofortified through gene editing could help boost vitamin D levels 🍅
Thanks to all lab members of the lab and our collaborators for a productive year. We had 4 papers, another successful PhD defence and some challenging methods established. Our first paper was in colab with @alexeimaklakov.bsky.social lab on ageing onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Optimising Age‐Specific Insulin Signalling to Slow Down Reproductive Ageing Increases Fitness in Different Nutritional Environments
We found that reducing insulin signalling in adult worms slows down their reproductive ageing and extends their lifespan without negative side effects. Moreover, combining it with IF further enhances...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Prof Parvadha Suntharalingam and Dr Matt Jones from @ueaenv.bsky.social have contributed to a major international study revealing that rising global hydrogen emissions are amplifying the impact of methane and accelerating climate change.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pJQ3GB
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pJQ3GB
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Prof Parvadha Suntharalingam and Dr Matt Jones from @ueaenv.bsky.social have contributed to a major international study revealing that rising global hydrogen emissions are amplifying the impact of methane and accelerating climate change.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pJQ3GB
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pJQ3GB
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Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of #Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/49xToBz
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of #Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/49xToBz
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of #Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/49xToBz
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of #Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in kitchen garden🌱
Find out more➡️ buff.ly/49xToBz
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🆕 Blog! We share our most read blogs published in 2025, by webpage views, covering bioscience explainers and how our researchers have been gaining experience in policy and industry.
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The top five blogs of 2025 - Quadram Institute
This year we’ve published 44 blogs covering our research, impact and careers of our scientists, staff and students. Our researchers have shared the exciting research they’ve been doing as well as…
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December 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🆕 Blog! We share our most read blogs published in 2025, by webpage views, covering bioscience explainers and how our researchers have been gaining experience in policy and industry.
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📻 Listen back to BBC Radio Norfolk to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of Am I a Scientist? which aims to break down current stereotypes of what scientists are.
🔊 Listen from 24:05
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
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December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📻 Listen back to BBC Radio Norfolk to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of Am I a Scientist? which aims to break down current stereotypes of what scientists are.
🔊 Listen from 24:05
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
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🔊 Listen from 24:05
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
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📻 Tune into BBC Radio Norfolk at 2.20pm to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of the 'Am I a Scientist' online teaching resource ⤵️
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December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
📻 Tune into BBC Radio Norfolk at 2.20pm to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of the 'Am I a Scientist' online teaching resource ⤵️
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Prof Paul Hunter has written an article for @uk.theconversation.com about the early flu season hitting the UK this year.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4555PU9
#Flu #InfluenzaA #FluSeason #Academia #ThisIsUEA
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4555PU9
#Flu #InfluenzaA #FluSeason #Academia #ThisIsUEA
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Prof Paul Hunter has written an article for @uk.theconversation.com about the early flu season hitting the UK this year.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4555PU9
#Flu #InfluenzaA #FluSeason #Academia #ThisIsUEA
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4555PU9
#Flu #InfluenzaA #FluSeason #Academia #ThisIsUEA
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Are you interested in researching sustainable choices and doing a PhD? If so, check out our SENSS-funded PhD opportunity: From catch to kitchen - PhD studentship
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December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Are you interested in researching sustainable choices and doing a PhD? If so, check out our SENSS-funded PhD opportunity: From catch to kitchen - PhD studentship
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Supported by £2.7 million of funding from Wellcome’s Biology of Fungal Adaptation programme, a five-year research project leverages a network of leading international experts from the Quadram Institute, @dunnschool.bsky.social and @monashuniversity.bsky.social.
What causes Candida infections? - Quadram Institute
A new study will investigate Candida infections to understand how fungi adapt to the human gut and address the challenge of fungal infections
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Supported by £2.7 million of funding from Wellcome’s Biology of Fungal Adaptation programme, a five-year research project leverages a network of leading international experts from the Quadram Institute, @dunnschool.bsky.social and @monashuniversity.bsky.social.
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We have a Postdoc position available here @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social to develop innovative genetic control strategies for insect agricultural pests in collaboration with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/19...
We have a Postdoc position available here @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social to develop innovative genetic control strategies for insect agricultural pests in collaboration with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/19...
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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We have a Postdoc position available here @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social to develop innovative genetic control strategies for insect agricultural pests in collaboration with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/19...
We have a Postdoc position available here @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social to develop innovative genetic control strategies for insect agricultural pests in collaboration with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/19...