NERC news (2012)
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Antarctic lake mission called off
27 Dec 2012
In the early hours of Christmas Day Professor Martin Siegert of the Subglacial Lake Ellsworth experiment confirmed that the mission to drill into the lake has been called off for this season. Antarctic lake mission called off
NERC seeks new Director for BAS
21 Dec 2012
NERC is looking for a new BAS director; full details are available on the BAS Director website. NERC seeks new Director for BAS
The closing date is 17 Jan 2013
New genetics project could help save the ash tree
21 Dec 2012
NERC-funded scientists plan to decode the ash tree's entire genetic sequence in the hope of stopping Britain's trees from being completely devastated by the Chalara ash dieback fungal disease. New genetics project could help save the ash tree
Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
6 Dec 2012
A UK-led team of researchers has identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013. Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
NERC / BBSRC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Innovation Club - Industry workshop
5 Dec 2012
This workshop in London on 20 February 2013 will help develop an industry-led collaborative research and knowledge translation programme to address key challenges surrounding sustainable agriculture. NERC / BBSRC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Innovation Club - Industry workshop
NERC-funded researchers win Lloyd's Science of Risk Prizes
30 Nov 2012
Environmental scientists scoop top prize for Climate Change and Natural Hazards categories. NERC-funded researchers win Lloyd's Science of Risk Prizes
New publication highlights best practice for citizen science projects
28 Nov 2012
A new practical guide to developing, implementing and evaluating citizen science projects to monitor the environment has been produced by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the Natural History Museum. New publication highlights best practice for citizen science projects
Win-win for Cornish farmers and South West Water in first auction to reduce river pollution
12 Nov 2012
Farmers with land close to the River Fowey in Cornwall are getting a helping hand from South West Water to make improvements to their farms that in turn will help reduce pollutants seeping into the river. Win-win for Cornish farmers and South West Water in first auction to reduce river pollution
Outcome of NERC Council meeting to consider proposal to merge BAS and NOC
2 Nov 2012
NERC Council announces the outcome of its meeting on 1 November 2012 to consider the proposal to merge the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and National Oceanography Centre (NOC). Outcome of NERC Council meeting to consider proposal to merge BAS and NOC
Council consideration of the proposal to merge BAS and NOC
24 Oct 2012
NERC Council will meet on 1 November 2012 to discuss the proposed merger of the British Antarctic Survey and the National Oceanography Centre, taking account of the outcome of the recent consultation. Council consideration of the proposal to merge BAS and NOC
NERC Council - Membership vacancies
23 Oct 2012
NERC Council are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified academics and experienced individuals from the industrial/commercial sector to fill a number of vacancies for part-time membership.
NERC Council - Membership vacancies
The closing date is 19 Nov 2012
NERC success rates published
23 Oct 2012
The NERC organisational and departmental success rates for 2011-12 are now available. NERC success rates published
Combined pesticide exposure linked to impaired bumblebee colony success
22 Oct 2012
Individual bees and entire colonies are affected by exposure to a combination of pesticides, new research shows. Combined pesticide exposure linked to impaired bumblebee colony success
New research and development will stimulate water industry innovation
15 Oct 2012
Grants totalling over £2.5m have been awarded for seven major collaborative research and development projects that aim to deliver innovation to help safeguard future water supplies. New research and development will stimulate water industry innovation
Watson to drive strategy at UK Energy Research Centre
12 Oct 2012
Professor Jim Watson has been appointed to the post of Research Director of the UK Energy Research Centre. Watson to drive strategy at UK Energy Research Centre
Draft UK Space Weather Strategy
11 Oct 2012
NERC have been working with STFC and other key stakeholders to develop a UK Space Weather Strategy which integrates research and operations. The draft strategy is now open for further comments. Draft UK Space Weather Strategy
Atlantic Ocean blamed for run of dismal UK summers
8 Oct 2012
This year's dismal UK summer could be part of a run of poor summers caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean that occurred back in the 1990s. Atlantic Ocean blamed for run of dismal UK summers
Consultation on proposal to merge BAS and NOC
11 Sep 2012
NERC is undertaking a consultation exercise on a proposal to merge two of its centres: the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). Consultation on proposal to merge BAS and NOC
The closing date is 10 Oct 2012
Nomination and selection for SISB
30 Aug 2012
NERC is inviting applications to its key advisory board, the Science & Innovation Strategy Board (SISB). Nomination and selection for SISB
The closing date is 9 Oct 2012
Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business, policy and the third sector in marine renewable energy
10 Aug 2012
NERC has launched a call for internships, inviting existing researchers to apply for projects of up to four months, based in businesses, policy or third sector organisations Announcement of Opportunity: Collaboration with business, policy and the third sector in marine renewable energy
New Director for NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
26 Jul 2012
Professor Mark Bailey takes up the role from 1 August 2012. New Director for NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
NERC Annual Report published
12 Jul 2012
The NERC Annual Report & Accounts 2011-12 are now available. NERC Annual Report published
International space weather agreement
28 Jun 2012
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the UK Government Office for Science have agreed to strengthen collaborative efforts to protect critical infrastructure from the impacts of space weather. International space weather agreement
Queen's Birthday Honours
20 Jun 2012
NERC congratulates Colin Drummond, Chair of the Living With Environmental Change (LWEC) Business Advisory Board. Queen's Birthday Honours
The app that puts soil on the map
15 Jun 2012
Scientists have produced a new free map app of the soils of Great Britain. The mySoil app will be useful to farmers and keen gardeners who can upload information about the soil where they live. The app that puts soil on the map
NERC considers combined management of polar and marine science
7 Jun 2012
NERC is considering a merger of the scientific and logistics management of marine and polar science delivered through its National Oceanography Centre and British Antarctic Survey. NERC considers combined management of polar and marine science
NERC welcomes new Chief Scientific Adviser appointment
22 May 2012
Professor Louise Heathwaite is appointed to the Scottish Government as Chief Scientific Adviser, Rural and Environment. NERC welcomes new Chief Scientific Adviser appointment
Researchers fly into the heart of Britain's violent storms
10 May 2012
Scientists have been flying through the turbulent storms being experienced in the UK at present to try and understand what causes such extremely stormy weather. Researchers fly into the heart of Britain's violent storms
NERC congratulates Defra's new Chief Scientist
1 May 2012
Professor Ian Boyd has been associated with NERC for many years and is currently Director of the Sea Mammal Research Unit, one of NERC's partner institutes. NERC congratulates Defra's new Chief Scientist
New Chairman for NERC's Science and Innovation Strategy Board
4 Apr 2012
Professor Philip England from the University of Oxford stepped into the role on 1 April 2012. New Chairman for NERC's Science and Innovation Strategy Board
Science Minister returns from fact-finding visit to Antarctica
5 Mar 2012
Hear directly from David Willetts about his experiences whilst visiting the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera base. Science Minister returns from fact-finding visit to Antarctica
Welsh Language Scheme consultation
27 Feb 2012
Research Councils UK have issued a draft Welsh Language Scheme for public consultation, in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993. Welsh Language Scheme consultation
The closing date is 1 May 2012
NERC Impact Report 2011 published
5 Jan 2012
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 2011 published
New Year Honours
3 Jan 2012
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. New Year Honours