NERC news (2010)
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Science budget announcement and NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015
20 Dec 2010
NERC's Chief Executive has welcomed today's announcement of the science budget allocation and publication of the NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015. Science budget announcement and NERC Delivery Plan 2011-2015
Annual Report published
14 Dec 2010
The NERC Annual Report & Accounts 2009-10 is published today. The report highlights research covering NERC's seven science themes and reviews how the budget was invested. Annual Report published
New start-up company to develop novel medicines
13 Dec 2010
IXO Therapeutics Ltd, a new company formed to research and develop novel medicines to treat inflammation and immune system diseases, launches today. New start-up company to develop novel medicines
NERC's online Christmas card
7 Dec 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Natural Environment Research Council. NERC's online Christmas card
Science and maths can open up a world of opportunity
6 Dec 2010
Volcanoes, the Antarctic and giant satellite-tracking lasers all play starring roles in a new series of short videos that dispel the myth that science is boring or difficult. Science and maths can open up a world of opportunity
Nominations for Peer Review College membership
3 Dec 2010
NERC is inviting nominations for its Peer Review College. We are looking for members with all types of environmental sciences expertise, to be involved in the peer review of proposals. Nominations for Peer Review College membership
The closing date is 7 Jan 2011
NERC establishes Knowledge Exchange programmes
3 Nov 2010
NERC is establishing Knowledge Exchange programmes to facilitate the uptake of its research by users. NERC establishes Knowledge Exchange programmes
Spanish workers are ruthless revolutionaries while British are loyal to their queens
3 Nov 2010
A new study that analyses how complex, highly evolved societies are organized in nature has found that workers play a pivotal role. Spanish workers are ruthless revolutionaries while British are loyal to their queens
Comprehensive Spending Review
20 Oct 2010
Research Councils UK has published a collective statement in response to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement today. Comprehensive Spending Review
Impact Action Plan
18 Oct 2010
NERC has published an Impact Action Plan, outlining its plans for knowledge exchange and how it will achieve better impact from its science.
Reappointment of the Chair of NERC
30 Sep 2010
Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts today announced the reappointment of Mr Ed Wallis as the Chair of the Natural Environment Research Council. Reappointment of the Chair of NERC
'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming
9 Sep 2010
A report published today outlines peoples' attitudes to this emerging area of research. 'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming
Reappointments to NERC Council
20 Aug 2010
David Willetts, Minister for Universities & Science, has announced that five members of NERC's Council will serve for a further three years. Reappointments to NERC Council
New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board
16 Aug 2010
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Terry Burke, Professor Stephen de Mora, Dr Catherine Duigan, Professor Paul Rodhouse and Dr James Wharfe to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to Science & Innovation Strategy Board
NERC strategy refresh
6 Jul 2010
NERC has updated its dynamic strategy 'Next Generation Science for Planet Earth' as a result of the first strategy refresh cycle. NERC strategy refresh
Queen's Birthday Honours
17 Jun 2010
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received Queen's Birthday Honours this year, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Queen's Birthday Honours
Experiment Earth? NERC's public dialogue on geoengineering
27 May 2010
Hear the public of Birmingham express their views on geoengineering in this 8 minute video. Experiment Earth? NERC's public dialogue on geoengineering
UK Community Event with NASA
29 Apr 2010
NERC is hosting an event to raise UK community awareness of NASA priorities and capability in Next Generation High Altitude Platforms. UK Community Event with NASA
The closing date is 17 May 2010
Research aircraft continue to sample volcanic ash
20 Apr 2010
Scientists are still working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Met Office to monitor the ash plume from Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Research aircraft continue to sample volcanic ash
Research aircraft to fly to the edge of volcanic plume over Britain
15 Apr 2010
The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull,which began erupting on 20 March this year, is causing chaos at UK airports as a massive plume of ash is blown across northern Britain. Research aircraft to fly to the edge of volcanic plume over Britain
Deepest black smokers found in Caribbean
14 Apr 2010
Scientists have found the deepest known hydrothermal vents, some 5 kilometres down beneath the waves of the Caribbean in the Cayman Trough. Deepest black smokers found in Caribbean
Earthquake rocks China
14 Apr 2010
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Southern Qinghai province of China. Earthquake rocks China
Director appointed for the new National Oceanography Centre
13 Apr 2010
Professor Edward Hill is to lead the new centre, which he says will be a major centre of marine science excellence internationally and responsible for building a strong partnership approach with marine researchers in the UK. Director appointed for the new National Oceanography Centre
Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard
9 Apr 2010
NERC publishes its delivery plan and scorecard for 2010/11 - 2011/12 setting out what it hopes to achieve over the next year and outlining some of the specific activities it will undertake to achieve those aims. Updated NERC Delivery Plan and Scorecard
UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings
31 Mar 2010
The rings of preserved kauri trees, hidden in New Zealand's peat bogs, hold the secret to climate fluctuations spanning back to the end of the last Ice Age. UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings
Contract awarded for new research ship
30 Mar 2010
NERC commissions state-of-the art scientific research ship to replace the RRS Discovery. Contract awarded for new research ship
Ice mission ready for launch
30 Mar 2010
A UK-led satellite designed to monitor changes in ice cover at the poles will launch at 14:57 UK time on 8 April 2010 from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Ice mission ready for launch
Nomination and selection for SISB
26 Mar 2010
Annual call for self-nominations of new members to NERC's Science & Innovation Strategy Board. Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 24 May 2010
Planet Earth Spring 2010 - a real page turner
26 Mar 2010
The spring edition of Planet Earth is published today and for the first time is available online as an e-magazine. Planet Earth Spring 2010 - a real page turner
The breathing ocean
23 Mar 2010
The completion of a major research programme is celebrated today with the finale of the UK Surface Ocean - Lower Atmosphere Study (UK SOLAS). The breathing ocean
UK to host international science conference
11 Mar 2010
The UK has won its bid to host a major international science conference in 2012. The London conference aims to attract 2,500 of the world's leading thinkers in global change research. UK to host international science conference
Research project inspires new BBC series
19 Feb 2010
A research project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council has inspired the BBC's latest primetime wildlife documentary series. Research project inspires new BBC series
UK and India forge new research collaborations
18 Feb 2010
Two major research deals have been signed between the UK and India, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, announced this week. UK and India forge new research collaborations
Britain's beaches to benefit from better water quality forecasts
16 Feb 2010
Britain's coastal waters come under scrutiny as a new £3.3m European research project gets under way. Britain's beaches to benefit from better water quality forecasts
New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean
2 Feb 2010
NERC announces the creation of a new, national research organisation that will work in partnership with the UK marine research community to deliver integrated marine science and technology. New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean
UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists
1 Feb 2010
The Government's chief scientific advisor talks about the recent climate change controversies, including how fast the IPCC stated Himalayan glaciers would disappear. UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists
New Year Honours
5 Jan 2010
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. New Year Honours