NERC news (2009)
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Economic Impact Reporting Framework
8 Dec 2009
NERC has published its Economic Impact Reporting Framework report for 2008-09.
Economic Impact Reporting Framework
NERC's online Christmas card
7 Dec 2009
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Natural Environment Research Council. NERC's online Christmas card
NERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
26 Nov 2009
Following the recommendation of the Wakeham review, funding responsibility for solar terrestrial physics research which relates to the Earth is being transferred to NERC from STFC. NERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
Climate change science
24 Nov 2009
Three of the UK's leading scientific organisations reinforce the call for action on climate change and confirm their commitment to ensure that world leaders have access to the best possible science. Climate change science
Nominations for Peer Review College membership
20 Nov 2009
We are looking for members with all types of environmental sciences expertise, to be involved in the peer review of proposals. As well as self-nomination, we now also invite nomination of colleagues. Nominations for Peer Review College membership
The closing date is 5 Jan 2010
Recognition for top class research
20 Nov 2009
Three UK institutions have been ranked in the top ten of the world's research institutions in geosciences, according to data published this week in the Times Higher Education Supplement. Recognition for top class research
Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
30 Oct 2009
This event on 25 November 2009 will demonstrate environmental science's contribution to the issues being discussed at the next UN Climate Change Conference. Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
The closing date is 23 Nov 2009
New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board
22 Oct 2009
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tim Benton, Professor Gideon Henderson, Professor Martin J Siegert and Professor Geraint Vaughan to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board
NERC response to UK civil space activities consultation
14 Oct 2009
NERC has published its response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) consultation on the funding and management of UK civil space activities. NERC response to UK civil space activities consultation
Growth versus global warming
13 Oct 2009
Houses on stilts and recycling our dishwater are just some of the measures that are being proposed to prepare our cities for the effects of global warming. Growth versus global warming
Future of the Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
15 Sep 2009
As a result of recent changes NERC has made to the way research is funded and delivered, AFI proposals will in future be considered through the responsive-mode standard grant scheme. Future of the Antarctic Funding Initiative (AFI)
NERC welcomes recommendations on geo-engineering research
1 Sep 2009
NERC welcomes the Royal Society's report on geo-engineering (published today). NERC welcomes recommendations on geo-engineering research
UN Secretary-General visits the Arctic
1 Sep 2009
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is today visiting Ny-Alesund in Svalbard. UN Secretary-General visits the Arctic
Should females trust showy males?
21 Aug 2009
Research suggests females should be wary of initial flashy displays by males which may not have staying power. Should females trust showy males?
Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings
20 Aug 2009
New research shows that targeted investments could lead to major benefits in reducing the costs of adapting to a changing climate. Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings
RRS James Cook rescues Atlantic rower
19 Aug 2009
The Royal Research Ship James Cook has today successfully rescued a solo rower attempting to cross the Atlantic. RRS James Cook rescues Atlantic rower
Kids in space
31 Jul 2009
Children will soon be able to view the Earth from space using satellite images, as part of a Blue Peter project. Kids in space
NERC Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09
27 Jul 2009
The report sets out NERC's significant progress in delivering its strategy Next Generation Science for Planet Earth, now in its second year of the five-year plan. NERC Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09
European Space Agency arrives in Oxfordshire
22 Jul 2009
The European Space Agency (ESA) has opened its first facility at Harwell in Oxfordshire. European Space Agency arrives in Oxfordshire
NERC Delivery Report 2008-09 and Economic Impact Baseline 2007-08
30 Jun 2009
NERC's Delivery Report for 2008-09 and Economic Impact Baseline for 2007-08 are now available. NERC Delivery Report 2008-09 and Economic Impact Baseline 2007-08
Economic Impact Baseline 2007-08
30 Jun 2009
NERC has published its Economic Impact Baseline for 2007-08. This Report outlines NERC's current impact across five key areas, including NERC's significant contribution to improving quality of life. Economic Impact Baseline 2007-08
Nomination and selection for SISB
1 Jun 2009
There is still time to submit self-nominations for membership to NERC's Science & Innovation Strategy Board. Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 8 Jun 2009
New science champions appointed
13 May 2009
New theme leaders have been appointed to champion two of the Natural Environment Research Council's seven environmental research themes. New science champions appointed
New appointment to NERC
12 May 2009
Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation, has announced the appointment of Professor Julia Slingo, OBE, to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). New appointment to NERC
New plans to strengthen UK Arctic research
8 May 2009
A dedicated office to support UK scientific research in the Arctic is being established this week by NERC. New plans to strengthen UK Arctic research
NERC citations study 2008 report published
5 May 2009
This report measures the impact of NERC-funded research amongst international scientific community. NERC citations study 2008 report published
Nomination and selection for SISB
27 Apr 2009
Annual call for self-nominations of new members to NERC's Science & Innovation Strategy Board. Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 8 Jun 2009
100 questions to conserve global biodiversity
23 Apr 2009
Conservation experts have identified one hundred key scientific questions that, if answered, could help conserve global biodiversity. 100 questions to conserve global biodiversity
£10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline
21 Apr 2009
Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators. £10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline
Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard
1 Apr 2009
NERC has today published an updated delivery plan and scorecard for 2009/10 - 2010/11. The delivery plan sets out what NERC hopes to achieve over the next two years through a series of high-level aims and priorities. The scorecard outlines some of the specific activities we will undertake to achieve these aims. Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard
NERC Community Events 2009
17 Feb 2009
NERC will be holding Community Events in Glasgow on 21 April and Bristol on 24 April 2009. NERC Community Events 2009
Evaluation of the NERC Peer Review College
17 Feb 2009
NERC has published the final report and recommendations of the Evaluation of its Peer Review College. Evaluation of the NERC Peer Review College
NERC Facts 2009
27 Jan 2009
The new edition of this pocket-sized booklet of useful names and contact details is now available to download. Hard copies can also be ordered. NERC Facts 2009
New Year Honours
7 Jan 2009
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. New Year Honours