UEA International Student Ambassadors

In mid-January, I went to Paris with twenty ish Museology and Cultural Heritage students and it was tres chic, ma petite! We went to the Maison de la culture du Japon to attend the very interesting "Jômon, patrimoine mondial?" symposium and were treated to a sushi and sake buffet (in order to rejuvenate our intellectual capabilities). After that, we went halfway up the Eiffel Tower to gaze at Paris' bejewelled belly, the top half being shut to the public for repainting. We also went to the Louvre, the Musee de la quai Branly, the Natural History Museum and a very small zoo. Next stop, the Eternal City! Cheers, UEA Malaysian Ambassador

It starts tomorrow! http://www.norwichfringefestival.com/ "The Fringe is an independent, non-profit, artist-led festival that has been running for eight years.We promote breakthrough national artists and exceptional local talent so our events have a very special atmosphere. We aim to take a snapshot of the regular arts activity that goes on in this vibrant creative community." There are loads of events going on whether you're looking for music, comedy, jumble sales, cabaret, open mic or visual arts so make sure you don't miss out over the next couple of weeks! The Norwich & Norfolk Festival 2010 starts tomorrow as well - come to the Forum at 4:45pm for the confetti-filled opening, see you there! Cheers, UEA Malaysian Ambassador

Eleven-thirty this morning found me giving a tour of the UEA campus to two visiting members of staff from the University of Minnesota. As we walked past Norfolk Terrace (the BEST on-campus housing ever, from your totally unbiased ex Block D5-er) and across the Star Wars-esque bridge thing towards the Sainsbury Centre, I realized a ridiculous thing. It would seem that the Anderson Collection of Art Nouveau has been on display since February 9th and I - an utterly adoring fan of all things Art Nouveau - have not yet been to see it! If you're not sure what the Anderson Collection of Art Nouveau is, here's a quick primer straight from the Sainsbury Centre website : The Collection, which was given to the University of East Anglia in 1978 by Sir Colin and Lady Anderson, is remarkably representative of the breadth of Art Nouveau design and is considered one of the most exquisite privately assembled collections in the country. On display you will find jewellery, furniture, glasswork a...