NERC news (2011)
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Annual Report published
20 Dec 2011
The NERC Annual Report & Accounts 2010-11 is published today. The report highlights research covering NERC's seven science themes and reviews how the budget was invested. Annual Report published
Queen's Award for world leading research unit
6 Dec 2011
The Sea Mammal Research Unit is among the winners in the Diamond Jubilee Round of the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. Queen's Award for world leading research unit
NERC appoints new Chief Executive
22 Nov 2011
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable today announced the appointment of Professor Duncan Wingham as Chief Executive of the Natural Environment Research Council. NERC appoints new Chief Executive
New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
14 Sep 2011
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Baker, Professor Stephen Belcher, Dr Andy Brown, Professor Graham Underwood and Professor Ian Wright to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New members appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
Three new evaluation reports available
13 Sep 2011
NERC routinely conduct and publish evaluations; three new reports on natural hazards research, commissioning strategic research programmes and Responsive Mode research are now available. Three new evaluation reports available
A spot of summer fun: make your mark on ladybird maps
11 Aug 2011
Scientists are asking families for help this month by counting and photographing ladybirds they find in their gardens, parks and fields, to create ladybird maps for the UK. A spot of summer fun: make your mark on ladybird maps
Changes to Responsive Mode schemes
9 Aug 2011
The Natural Environment Research Council announces changes to the Consortium and Small grants responsive mode schemes. Changes to Responsive Mode schemes
NERC appoints an interim Chief Executive
27 Jun 2011
Dr Steven Wilson takes on the role of Chief Executive for an interim period this week, whilst a successor is recruited to replace NERC's outgoing leader. NERC appoints an interim Chief Executive
Queen's Birthday Honours
15 Jun 2011
NERC extends congratulations to colleagues who received Queen's Birthday Honours this year, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and dedication. Queen's Birthday Honours
UK joins the earthquake risk reduction 'task force'
13 Jun 2011
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. UK joins the earthquake risk reduction 'task force'
Report puts a value on nature
3 Jun 2011
For the first time the health and social benefits we enjoy from our natural environment have been valued as being worth billions of pounds to the UK economy. Report puts a value on nature
Council funding decisions
26 May 2011
The Natural Environment Research Council announces funding for new research programme activities and the outcomes of a national capability prioritisation. Council funding decisions
New appointments to NERC Council
17 May 2011
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, has announced four new appointments to the Natural Environment Research Council. New appointments to NERC Council
Nomination and selection for SISB
26 Apr 2011
Annual call for self-nominations of new members to NERC's Science & Innovation Strategy Board. Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 23 May 2011
UK Space Agency formally launched
1 Apr 2011
Today the UK Space Agency is formally launched as an executive agency under the auspices of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. UK Space Agency formally launched
Massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan
11 Mar 2011
Japan has been rocked by a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the biggest in the region for many years. It struck off the north east coast, around 375km from Tokyo, at 14:46 hrs local time (05:46 GMT). Massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan
New member appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
21 Jan 2011
NERC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mike Kendall to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board. New member appointed to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board
New Year Honours
5 Jan 2011
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. New Year Honours