NERC news

Strongyloides filariform larva. Roundworm, nematode, parasite.

Treating infection may have sting in the tail, parasite study shows

Using drugs to treat an infection could allow other co-existing conditions to flourish, a study in wild animals has shown. Treating infection may have sting in the tail, parasite study shows

18 Jun 2013

Current affairs make life hard for stickleback dads

Male stickleback fish deserve extra praise this Father's Day, in light of findings by University of Leicester researchers. Current affairs make life hard for stickleback dads

14 Jun 2013

New appointments to NERC Council

David Willetts, Minister for Universities & Science, has announced three new appointments and the reappointment of two members to the Natural Environment Research Council. New appointments to NERC Council

13 Jun 2013

Funding & events news

NERC, BBSRC and Defra Policy Placement Secondment: Support to Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor

17 Jun 2013
Defra has a rare opportunity for two policy placement secondments, in environment and agriculture/food disciplines. Applications from early career researchers are invited. NERC, BBSRC and Defra Policy Placement Secondment: Support to Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor

The closing date is 23 Jul 2013

Funding to help understand soil's key role in Global Food Security

12 Jun 2013
Funders have joined forces to offer £4·5m for research into soil ecosystems and their impact on agriculture and food production. Funding to help understand soil's key role in Global Food Security

Announcement of Opportunity: Big Data Capital Call

7 Jun 2013
NERC invites outline proposals which enable the UK research community to exploit environmental data for science and impact. Announcement of Opportunity: Big Data Capital Call

The closing date is 28 Jun 2013