The CivicUEA podcast aims to shine a light on some of the incredible civic work taking place at the university. From climate science art to refugee support and everything in between!
In this special episode, Prof Johanna Forster and Mike Rigby (Eastern Promise), attend the Tyndall 25 Anniversary Conference: Our Critical Decade for Climate Action Conference, held in September 2025, and hosted at the University of East Anglia (UEA) by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. In its 25th year, The Tyndall Centre continues to provide world-leading scientific research and policy expertise to support the global transition to sustainable low-carbon futures, improving climate resilience and mitigation strategies.
Prof Johanna Forster and Mike Rigby speak with members of the Tyndall Centre past and present, to hear about their work, their experience of the conference, to celebrate 25 years of Tyndall, and think about the future. Listen up for conversations with
Asher Minns, Executive Director for the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Corinne Le Quéré, Professor of Climate Change Science at UEA and Member of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Naomi Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Climate Change at UEA and co-lead for Reaching Zero Emissions Theme at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Gaurav Gharde, Research Associate at the University of Manchester and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Neil Adger, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Exeter
Alice Larkin, Professor of Climate Science and Energy Policy at the University of Manchester and Partner Representative and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Andy Jordan, Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
12 Jun 2025
Ep.13 UNESCO City of Literature and Early Years Literacy
This episode focusses on something that Norwich is particularly known for – writing and literature. We explore what it means to be a City of Literature as well as issues around wider access to literacy for our communities. Prof Johanna Forster is joined by Peggy Hughes (National Centre for Writing), Alice Kent (UNESCO City of Literature) as well as colleagues from UEA, Prof Jean McNeil and Eleanor Milligan.
22 May 2025
Ep.12 Jurnet's House
In this episode Dr Johanna Forster and Dr Ben Little are joined by Dr Oren Margolis and Dr Marian Prinsley to talk about a collaborative project between UEA and our local Jewish community. Their work has brought about some exciting initiatives for UEA and our city, including plans to create a Centre for Jewish History and Heritage here at UEA and the fundraising to restore Jurnet’s House in Norwich, the oldest Jewish dwelling in England.
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