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Violent storms provide testing conditions for research scientists
15 Dec 2011
A team of researchers has been flying a research aircraft into the powerful storms battering Britain to obtain the data needed to help predict extremely stormy weather. Violent storms provide testing conditions for research scientists
Scoping Studies - Mantle Control on a Habitable Planet
22 Nov 2011
NERC is pleased to announce the eight awards made to scope a future research programme investigating the core and mantle control on a habitable planet. Scoping Studies - Mantle Control on a Habitable Planet
Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
10 Nov 2011
Proposals are invited to establish two research networks to develop collaboration and strategic focus for research activities in the areas of Ocean Biogeochemistry and Atmospheric Chemistry modelling. Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
The closing date is 29 Jan 2012
Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry workshop
28 Oct 2011
This workshop is being held on 14 November in Liverpool to facilitate development of high-quality proposals for the Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry programme. Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry workshop
The closing date is 7 Nov 2011
Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry
28 Oct 2011
Outline proposals are invited for the Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry research programme, which aims to reduce the uncertainty in our understanding of nutrient and carbon cycling within the shelf seas. Announcement of Opportunity: Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry
The closing date is 20 Dec 2011
Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa
19 Sep 2011
A new study shows that changing land use from forest to crops reduces rainfall over neighbouring trees by around half. Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa
Announcement of Opportunity: Analytical Science and Technology - Studentships
24 Aug 2011
NERC and ACTF invite applications for the third funding round of the co-funded Analytical Science and Technology Studentships programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Analytical Science and Technology - Studentships
The closing date is 13 Oct 2011
Announcement of Opportunity: The controlling influence of the core and mantle on a habitable planet
12 Aug 2011
Applications are invited for scoping studies to inform a new programme of research investigating the interactions of the whole Earth System. Announcement of Opportunity: The controlling influence of the core and mantle on a habitable planet
IRNH: Town Meeting
22 Jul 2011
The IRNH Town Meeting will be held on the 6th September. The aim of the meeting is to aid the development of research projects, which can address the aims and objectives of the IRNH Programme. To attend the meeting you can register online by 18 August IRNH: Town Meeting
The closing date is 6 Sep 2011
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'
Announcement of CMIP5 funding awards
27 May 2011
Funding is announced for six research projects that will perform innovative multi-model analysis of Earth system feedbacks and processes using CMIP5, leading to high-impact science and publications that are likely to be influential in IPCC AR5. Announcement of CMIP5 funding awards
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
Scientists monitor ash in Iceland
25 May 2011
UK scientists have installed a new LIDAR system in Iceland to measure the ash particle concentration billowing out of the Grimsvotn volcano.
Scientists monitor ash in Iceland
Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme timetable
25 May 2011
NERC and ESRC would like to announce the indicative timing of some key dates for opportunities within the IRNH programme. Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme timetable
Grimsvotn eruption
23 May 2011
A year on from the Eyjafjallajokull eruption, another Icelandic volcano is spewing a plume of hot ash into the atmosphere. Grimsvotn eruption
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
Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme consultation
3 Mar 2011
An open community consultation is underway to inform the programme's direction. Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme consultation
RAPID-WATCH International Science Meeting
3 Mar 2011
This year's annual science meeting for the RAPID-WATCH programme will be an international joint initiative held in Bristol from 12-15 July 2011. RAPID-WATCH International Science Meeting
The closing date is 10 Jun 2011
Biodiversity in Britain's landscapes
1 Mar 2011
Announcing a UK-wide research programme examining the role that biodiversity - which is vital for human life - plays in the ecosystems provided by Britain's landscapes. Biodiversity in Britain's landscapes
Announcement of Opportunity: Observations and Modelling of the Tropical Tropopause Layer
17 Feb 2011
NERC, STFC and NASA invite applications for a consortium project to undertake an experimental programme of dynamical and chemical modelling associated with the upper troposphere lower stratosphere processes. Announcement of Opportunity: Observations and Modelling of the Tropical Tropopause Layer
The closing date is 19 May 2011
Transatlantic partners to analyse environment and health risks of manufactured nanomaterials
20 Jan 2011
Scientists from the UK and the USA are to examine what these risks might be, and provide the scientific evidence needed to inform government and industry policies. Transatlantic partners to analyse environment and health risks of manufactured nanomaterials
Dramatic ocean circulation changes revealed
14 Jan 2011
New research shows that as the last Ice Age came to an end, the formation of deep water in the Northeast Atlantic repeatedly switched on and off, causing centuries of climate warming and cooling. Dramatic ocean circulation changes revealed