Cruise to investigate impacts of ocean acidification
A team of researchers sailed this week aboard the RRS Discovery, on the first research cruise specifically to study ocean acidification in European waters.
View ArticleNERC funding for equipment
Additional guidance has been issued relating to research grant applications and requests for equipment.
View ArticleUK joins the earthquake risk reduction 'task force'
NERC has today joined the Global Earthquake Model Initiative, in a bid to improve knowledge and reduce loss of life, property damage and disruption from earthquakes.
View ArticleTenders invited for AB-SIG report
The Algal Bioenergy Special Interest Group (AB-SIG) wish to engage consultants to develop a report to identify strategically important issues in the area of algae commercialisation projects.
View ArticleUK Taxonomy and Systematics Review published
NERC has now published its review of the state of taxonomy and systematics in the UK. The review and strategy document have been broadly welcomed, with strong support for many of the proposed...
View ArticleAnnouncement of BESS consortium briefing sessions
Registrations are invited for three briefing sessions being held in London, Liverpool and Edinburgh during July 2011 to provide information on the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Sustainability...
View ArticleAnnouncement of Opportunity: Probability, Uncertainty and Risk in the...
NERC invites full proposals for a consortium research grant that will constitute the Probability, Uncertainty and Risk in the Environment research programme.
View ArticleJoin the Algal Bioenergy Special Interest Group network
If you want to be updated on relevant reports and hear up to date information on algal bioenergy, as well as connect with researchers in this area, then join the Algal Bioenergy Special Interest Group...
View ArticleAnnouncement of Opportunity: International Opportunities Fund
Proposals are invited for the 2011 Call of the NERC International Opportunities Fund. Deadline for intention to submit is 17 August 2011, closing date for the full proposal is 21 September 2011.
View ArticleUK researchers to take the lead in international partnerships
Almost £1.5 million is once again being made available this year under a scheme that encourages international collaboration.
View ArticleWildfires hold key to improving air pollution forecasts
Researchers are setting off for Canada this weekend in a bid to understand how emissions from wildfires affect pollution levels in the atmosphere.
View ArticleEnvironmental Nanoscience Initiative - Annual science meeting
The annual joint UK-US Environmental Nanoscience Initiative science meeting will take place on 18 September 2011 at the Natural History Museum in London.
View ArticleSanctions - Late Final Expenditure Statement Submission
Sanctions incurred by Research Organisations due to late submission of NERC grant Final Expenditure Statements will be strictly applied for statements due after 1 July 2011.
View ArticleFool's gold gives scientists priceless insight into Earth's evolution
Scientists are recreating ancient forms of the mineral pyrite - dubbed fool's gold for its metallic lustre - that reveal details of past geological events.
View ArticleNBAF 2011-12 Pilot Project Grants Competition
NERC is again providing funding for small pilot/development sequencing and microarray projects to be undertaken at the NBAF Edinburgh and Liverpool nodes.
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