http://www.nerc.ac.uk/ NERC community news en-gb Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:15:43 GMT http://www.nerc.ac.uk/images/logos/nerc/nerclogo125transpwhite.gif http://www.nerc.ac.uk 125 39 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/about/perform/documents.asp Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:23:31 GMT NERC is seeking a part-time non-executive Chair for its Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB). SISB is the key source of advice to NERC Council on science and innovation strategy, policy and investments. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/about/work/boards/science/chair.asp Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:48:04 GMT NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2012/01-honours.asp Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:39:26 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/publications/annualreport/2011/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:35:55 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2011/06-smru.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:35:29 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2011/29-chief-executive.asp Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:45:23 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/about/work/boards/science/newmembers.asp Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:14:03 GMT NERC routinely conduct and publish evaluations; three new reports on natural hazards research, commissioning strategic research programmes and Responsive Mode research are now available. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/about/perform/recent-eval.asp Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:36:32 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2011/21-ladybirds.asp Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:31:12 GMT The Natural Environment Research Council announces changes to the Consortium and Small grants responsive mode schemes. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/news/responsive-mode-changes.asp Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:33:44 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2011/17-interim.asp Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:56:55 GMT NERC extends congratulations to colleagues who received Queen's Birthday Honours this year, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and dedication. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2011/04-honours.asp Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:47:41 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2011/16-taskforce.asp Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:22:18 GMT 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. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2011/14-nature.asp Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:49 GMT The Natural Environment Research Council announces funding for new research programme activities and the outcomes of a national capability prioritisation. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/news/funding.asp Thu, 26 May 2011 14:05:25 GMT