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05/06/2026

“Curiosity will take you a long way.”

A fitting line from Sir Michael Palin at last week's event at the University of East Anglia, where he spoke with Nina Nannar about his new book and TV series, Michael Palin in Nigeria.

Palin reflected on a career built on adventure, storytelling, and genuine human connection. One of the most fascinating parts of the evening was hearing him touch on Around the World in 80 Days (1989), the groundbreaking series that helped redefine travel television. Rather than presenting a distant, scripted travelogue, Palin pioneered a more personal approach - injecting his own humour, uncertainty, and personality directly into the journey itself.

An inspiring evening, and another reminder of UEA’s ability to attract such high-profile cultural figures and create opportunities for students, alumni, and supporters to engage with world-renowned voices.

Photo credit: Norfolk Screen

21/05/2026

We’re delighted to share the news that University of East Anglia has received an extraordinary £91.2 million philanthropic donation from Lord David Sainsbury, through his Gatsby Charitable Foundation, to revitalise the Sainsbury Centre for future generations.

Since opening in 1978, the Sainsbury Centre has brought art, people, research and learning together in one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural spaces. Designed by Lord Norman Foster and home to a world-class collection, it continues to inspire students, researchers, visitors and communities.

This once-in-a-lifetime gift will help protect the legacy of this Grade II* listed architectural icon, while supporting its future as a place where people can encounter art in new and meaningful ways.

The revitalisation will enhance the visitor experience, improve energy efficiency and make an important contribution to UEA’s commitment to a net zero campus by 2045.

As the Sainsbury Centre approaches its 50th anniversary, this generous support will help ensure that one of the jewels in the crown of our Norwich campus continues to inspire generations to come.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this possible 👏

Read more: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/university-of-east-anglia-receives-major-philanthropic-donation-to-revitalise-the-sainsbury-centre-art-museum

Photo credit: Donovan Jones.

15/05/2026

A collection of photos from our Alumni Networking Event held yesterday evening. Thanks so much to all our alumni who made it such a special evening, and we hope to see more of you soon.

Photo Credit: Charlotte Gray Photography

14/05/2026

Congratulations to the team behind The Celebrity Traitors, including our own Stephen Lambert OBE (SOC78), for winning the BAFTA for Reality at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards. 🏆

Stephen, producer and founder of Studio Lambert, recently returned to campus for our spring Lasdun Lecture, exploring why reality TV keeps us hooked, and how unscripted storytelling taps into trust, betrayal, empathy, ambition and the way people behave under pressure.

A brilliant moment for one of the most talked-about programmes on TV, and a great opportunity to revisit Stephen’s UEA lecture.
Watch the lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQsg7RjDWc

12/05/2026

This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the impact of University of East Anglia graduate Lesley Williams (ARE85).

Through the Lesley Williams Scholarship, Lesley’s support is helping nursing students at UEA grow in confidence, develop their skills and pursue their passion for compassionate care.

We’re proud to look back at just a few of the scholars whose journeys have been shaped by her generosity.

Read more about Lesley’s remarkable nursing legacy:
https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/giving-to-uea/blogs/sixty-years-of-compassion-and-care-honouring-lesley-williams-nursing-legacy

05/05/2026

Join us this afternoon from 4.15pm UK time for a fascinating talk and discussion with Nobel Prize winner and UEA graduate Professor Sir Michael Houghton (BIO69). Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97359440145

Want to ask Michael a question? Submit a question via our form in advance and we will try to put it to him during the event: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lYdfxj26UUOKBwhl5djwkOjZwFhfOelBmAKL6U0PgHVUQjFTVzlCM0JGTEdaRFowT1dNTDdJNlVVMi4u

23/04/2026

Join UEA graduate and Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Michael Houghton (BIO69) in a special free online lecture on Tuesday 5 May.

Prof Houghton was jointly named the 2020 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine in recognition of the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus. He remains deeply committed to researching diseases with unmet medical need in order to improve healthcare. This lecture will begin at 4.15pm and your Zoom link will be sent after registering.

Book your free ticket now: https://www.alumni.uea.ac.uk/booking-page-alumni-events-online-2

16/04/2026

“In my third year, I wrote a short play for Minotaur’s Shorts Festival. It really wasn’t very good in hindsight, but it was my first real taste of writing for the stage. Everything since then stems from that experience. Being in the Drama department for three years was totally game‑changing. It gave me a huge understanding of writing, of different texts, and even the practicalities, lights, stage management, all of it. And it also set me up for my journalism career, which has run alongside my scriptwriting."

Shaun Kitchener (LIT08) graduated in 2011 with a BA in English Literature and Drama. Shaun is now a journalist, stage and screen writer, and has written for Hollyoaks, produced several plays, and penned a made‑for‑TV movie. His new jukebox musical Here & Now, based on the iconic pop group Steps, has just arrived in Norwich: https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/here-now/

"I was a big Steps fan as a kid - and, let’s be honest, an adult too. So, I felt like I understood the vibe they wanted - party with a heart. Camp and shiny, sure, but grounded in something real. I’m really influenced by comedy‑dramas that make you laugh but also genuinely resonate. That was my starting point - with plenty of great songs thrown in."

Read more on our website: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/uea-graduate-stepping-up-in-the-world-of-theatre

Here & Now Promotional Photo Credit: Pamela Raith

01/04/2026

University of East Anglia will be closed for Spring Break from Thursday 2 April to Tuesday 7 April inclusive.

Wishing everyone a relaxing break this long weekend, and Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

We’ll be back soon with more updates and stories from our alumni and supporters community.

In the meantime, please enjoy these springtime snaps captured recently on campus. We love this time of year 🐣 🌸

27/03/2026

We're delighted to announce a campus networking event for all alumni on Thursday 14 May.

Starting from 4pm, we invite all alumni to join us with a welcome tea/coffee and talks, before facilitated networking takes place organised by School of Study. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance: https://www.alumni.uea.ac.uk/may-alumni-networking-event

We will announce more details soon, with further talks, cultural activities and entertainment options to be confirmed.

We are expecting the current modern schools to be present:

History and Art History
Literature, Drama and Creative Writing: University of East Anglia (UEA)
Media, Language and Communication Studies
Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies
School of Biological Sciences : University of East Anglia
Computing Sciences
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Engineering, Maths and Physics
School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA)
Norwich Business School: University of East Anglia (UEA)
Economics
UEA School of Education and Lifelong Learning
Social Work
School of Psychology
UEA Law School
Global Development

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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