Briefing notes: 2012

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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

Reducing risk from natural hazards

27 Nov 2012
A new government Foresight report is published today and NERC announces new research to change the way natural hazards are assessed. Reducing risk from natural hazards

Flying research laboratory to appear at Royal International Air Tattoo

6 Jul 2012
The NERC / Met Office Atmospheric Research Aircraft makes its first ever appearance at the Royal International Air Tattoo this weekend. Flying research laboratory to appear at Royal International Air Tattoo

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

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

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