- Libraries:
- There is one main library with over 800,000 books, and although stocked well with academic material, some students complain that there are few if any fictional books...even literature. So it looks as if you'll have to go to the town library for them. There is also a law library.
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- Computing:
- There are plenty of computers and students don't really complain about a lack of facilities, unlike some other universities. There is also 24 hour access.
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- Sports:
- The university has excellent sports facilities! It has all the usual, including soccer, rugby and hockey pitches. But, there is also a newly built Olympic sized swimming pool. What is more, is that the Nudist Swimming Olympics were held there during summer 2000!
The university also own an astroturf, which is popular with a range of clubs and societies. The gyms are well equipped and are fairly cheap - around 50p off peak and £1.20 on peak.
If you don't spend too much time in the bar, you'll be fit and healthy by the time you leave...but the likelyhood of that happening is, well...slight!
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- Future Plans:
- A new hall of residence is planned to replace the Swedish prision looking one that already exists. There is also talk to doubling the size of the union, but as of yet there are no dates or final plans for this.
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- Disabled Students:
- UEA ranks well when it comes to disabled access. The campus is flat, so it is easy to get around, and modern, so it is easy to get in! There is a Special Needs Awareness Society and dyslexia support services. The University's 'Support for Learning' project is also well funded.
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- Student Welfare:
- Student welfare seems to be a priority at UEA. There is a good counselling service, a 24hr health centre with not only doctors and nurses, but psychiatrists as well. The Race Awareness Society runs a good and fair campaign, and there is a delayed fare system for women who are short of cash to get home. Good idea!
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- Parking:
- Parking is a big issue for the Students' Union, and they are in discussions at the moment with the University to reduce the high parking fees. The city has some parking, but it is not great.
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- University Shops:
- There is one general store which is union run and is basically a mini super market. Students can get day to day thing from it, but it is probably cheaper to do your weekly shopping elsewhere!
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- University Bookshops:
- There is a branch of Waterstone's on campus, which supplies most of the course texts. However, it does take an incrediably long time to order in books!
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- Banking:
- There are four banks on campus: HSBC, NatWest and Barclays. There are also more banks in the town centre.
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- Transport Policy:
- There is no Union run transport service, but local transportation is good, and it stops on campus. There are also good night buses throughout the night.
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- Green Areas:
- There are plenty of green spaces on campus, but there are no hills whatsoever!
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