Briefing notes: 2012
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
Earthquake hits northern Sumatra
11 Apr 2012
An earthquake of 8·7 magnitude has once again rocked northern Sumatra, but without the devastation that the region suffered in 2004. Earthquake hits northern Sumatra
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
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
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Recent press news
- Scientists to study risks of ocean acidification to Scotland's corals
- UK report could pave the way for producing sustainable biofuels
- Researchers fly into the heart of Britain's violent storms
- NERC congratulates Defra's new Chief Scientist
- Earthquake hits northern Sumatra
- NERC Funding for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS)
- New Chairman for NERC's Science and Innovation Strategy Board
- Science Minister returns from fact-finding visit to Antarctica
- Welsh Language Scheme consultation
- Minister launches next generation of supercomputers for UK researchers