NERC news (2013)
News archive: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
Treating infection may have sting in the tail, parasite study shows
18 Jun 2013
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
Current affairs make life hard for stickleback dads
14 Jun 2013
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
New appointments to NERC Council
13 Jun 2013
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
NERC air quality research shown in parliament
10 Jun 2013
NERC showcased some of its urban air quality research at a Health & Wellbeing event held with sister research councils and the Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology this week. NERC air quality research shown in parliament
Nomination and selection for SISB
3 Jun 2013
NERC is inviting applications to its key advisory board, the Science & Innovation Strategy Board (SISB). Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 2 Jul 2013
New Chair sought for NERC
29 May 2013
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills is seeking a new Chair for NERC, to take on the role when the current Chair of Council, Mr Edmund Wallis, leaves the role at the end of 2013. New Chair sought for NERC
The closing date is 24 Jun 2013
Case studies of NERC-funded PhD students
21 May 2013
A new set of case studies shows that NERC-funded PhD studentships have a big impact on society, providing highly skilled people to work in industry, business, academia and the public sector. Case studies of NERC-funded PhD students
New direction for algal bioenergy collaborations
17 May 2013
NERC and TSB launch the algal bioenergy roadmap in June with speakers from industry, academia and the public sector, plus the first SPARK awards, £5k grants to encourage researcher/SME collaborations. New direction for algal bioenergy collaborations
Applying marine renewables expertise
17 May 2013
NERC's marine renewables knowledge exchange experts will be at the All-Energy event in Aberdeen on 22-23 May, meeting potential business and policy partners across the sustainable technology sectors. Free to register. Applying marine renewables expertise
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
16 May 2013
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life. Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
New Director of Science for NERC
15 May 2013
Professor Iain Gillespie has been appointed as the new Director of Science for NERC. New Director of Science for NERC
Joseph Charles Farman CBE
13 May 2013
NERC is saddened by the death of the scientist Joseph Farman CBE who, with colleagues, discovered the hole in the ozone layer. Joseph Charles Farman CBE
Plants use underground networks to warn of enemy attack
10 May 2013
Plants use underground fungal networks to warn their neighbours of aphid attack, UK scientists have discovered. Plants use underground networks to warn of enemy attack
NERC Executive Board - Non-executive Director vacancy
7 May 2013
NERC is currently seeking at least one independent, part-time, Non-executive Director with experience of managing at a board level in a large, complex organisation in the public or private sector. NERC Executive Board - Non-executive Director vacancy
The closing date is 14 Jun 2013
Business opportunities at RCUK Water Showcase
2 May 2013
Huge opportunities for UK economic growth were highlighted at the UK Water Research & Innovation Partnership showcase, attended by more than 120 academic and business delegates. Business opportunities at RCUK Water Showcase
NOC hosts Europe's biggest marine technology showcase
22 Apr 2013
Earlier this month NERC's National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, hosted Ocean Business - Europe's biggest showcase for marine technology, knowledge exchange, training and careers. NOC hosts Europe's biggest marine technology showcase
Dr Katharine Giles
10 Apr 2013
NERC is saddened by the death of a highly respected scientist and colleague. Dr Katharine Giles
Revised Science into policy booklet published
21 Mar 2013
NERC has updated its Science into policy: taking part in the process publication. It helps scientists recognise the relevance of research to policy, identify opportunities to influence policy, and communicate science accessibly. Revised Science into policy booklet published
New Director for the British Antarctic Survey
21 Mar 2013
Professor Jane Francis has been appointed as the new Director of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). New Director for the British Antarctic Survey
Plans to strengthen UK-Indian collaboration in Earth sciences and environmental research
1 Mar 2013
NERC and the Earth System Science Organization, Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Republic of India have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate international cooperation and coordination. Plans to strengthen UK-Indian collaboration in Earth sciences and environmental research
CryoSat-2 mission reveals major Arctic sea-ice loss
13 Feb 2013
Arctic sea ice volume has declined by 36 per cent in the autumn and 9 per cent in the winter between 2003 and 2012, a UK-led team of scientists has discovered. CryoSat-2 mission reveals major Arctic sea-ice loss
UK and USA collaborate in airborne climate science projects
25 Jan 2013
In the first scientific collaboration of its kind, NERC and NASA scientists are using a robotic aircraft to gather high altitude atmospheric data. UK and USA collaborate in airborne climate science projects
New capital investments for NERC
24 Jan 2013
Science Minister David Willetts today gave details of funding for capital investment in science and technology that will benefit the NERC community. New capital investments for NERC
NERC Impact Report 2012 published
24 Jan 2013
This report showcases the excellent research that NERC funds and the important role NERC plays in developing a healthy society and economic growth for the UK. NERC Impact Report 2012 published
Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
22 Jan 2013
A new report highlights the importance of soil science in overcoming food and fuel crop shortages. Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
Changes to the management of NERC services and facilities
22 Jan 2013
The NERC Executive Board (NEB) has decided to transfer the management of some of the Swindon Office managed NERC services and facilities to the NERC centres. Changes to the management of NERC services and facilities
New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
17 Jan 2013
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Elizabeth Baggs, Professor Paul Bates, Professor Simon Redfern and Professor William Sutherland to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
NERC seeks a new Director of Science
15 Jan 2013
NERC is seeking to appoint a new Director of Science, based in Swindon. Full details are available on the Director of Science website. NERC seeks a new Director of Science
The closing date is 21 Feb 2013
New Year Honours
8 Jan 2013
NERC congratulates colleagues honoured for their outstanding services to science. New Year Honours
Change to NERC aircraft management
4 Jan 2013
In response to the findings of a review of NERC aircraft capability, the NERC executive has decided to create an integrated fleet of aircraft for NERC research, survey and polar logistics, combining the airborne capabilities of ARSF and BAS. Change to NERC aircraft management
Professor Seymour Laxon
4 Jan 2013
NERC is saddened by the death of a highly respected scientist and colleague. Professor Seymour Laxon
