Tag Archives: NERC

Microbiologist Receives £676,580 NERC Grant to Investigate Dormant Bacteria Behind Cholera Outbreaks

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Sariqa Wagley, a microbiologist at the University of Exeter, has been awarded a £676,580 NERC Independent Research Fellowship to investigate dormant bacteria causing cholera and gastroenteric outbreaks. The research will focus on Vibrio species, responsible for human … Read the full press release

Protecting Brazil’s savannas and dry forests vital for achieving climate goals, according to new research by Exeter and Campinas universities

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the universities of Exeter and Campinas shows that Brazil must protect and restore its dry forests and savannas to achieve its climate goals. While attention is often on the Amazon rainforest, the researchers … Read the full press release

Forscher der University of Exeter erhielten 10 Millionen Pfund für ihr Projekt zur Erneuerung der Biodiversität

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) EXETER, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität in Exeter, Devon, South Westengland, Vereinigtes Königreich, hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Forscher 10 Millionen Pfund an Fördergeldern erhalten haben, um den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt im Vereinigten … Read the full press release

University of Exeter researchers received £10 million funding for their biodiversity renewal project

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that its researchers have received £10 million in funding to investigate and tackle biodiversity loss in … Read the full press release

Eine neue Studie unter der Leitung von Forschern der University of Leicester beleuchtet den planetarischen Kreislauf von Metallen und wie dieser für die grüne Revolution von entscheidender Bedeutung sein könnte

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LEICESTER, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die University of Leicester, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität mit Sitz in Leicester, England, hat gab bekannt, dass eine neue internationale Studie unter der Leitung von Forschern des Zentrums für nachhaltige Ressourcenextraktion eine neue „Goldilocks-Zone“ in … Read the full press release

New study led by researchers from the University of Leicester sheds light on the planetary cycle of metals and how this could be vital for the green revolution

(PRESS RELEASE) LEICESTER, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester, a public research university based in Leicester, England, has announced that a new international study led by researchers from its Centre for Sustainable Resource Extraction has discovered a new … Read the full press release

NERC announces continued support for the second round of the Doctoral Training Partnerships 2 (DTP2) programme

SWINDON, 11-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC is investing over £100 million over the next five years as part of its continued support of environmental science PhD training, in the second round of the Doctoral Training Partnerships 2 (DTP2) programme. The PhD … Read the full press release

NERC launches Operation Earth programme at science and discovery centres across the UK

NERC’s Operation Earth programme launches this month at 11 science and discovery centres across the UK. SWINDON, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to the centres will get the chance to watch a family show, be a scientist and have a go … Read the full press release

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) congratulates colleagues and members recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours list 2018

SWINDON, 12-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC would like to congratulate colleagues and members of the environmental science community who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours list 2018. This year’s recipients were honoured for their vital work across a … Read the full press release

NERC to develop new generation of terrestrial hydrological models

SWINDON, 10-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC has announced a major five-year investment in national capability, to develop a new generation of terrestrial hydrological models linked to, and in collaboration with, the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) model. JULES is a … Read the full press release

The Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site now under review by the public

SWINDON, 15-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Two of the UK’s leading scientific agencies have issued an open invitation to come to the Legacy Hub in Dalmarnock on 5 September 2017, when plans will be unveiled for an exciting new research development proposed for … Read the full press release

NERC appoints seven new members to its Innovation Advisory Board

SWINDON, 01-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC has appointed seven new members to its Innovation Advisory Board to replace those who have completed their term. The Innovation Advisory Board advises NERC on its strategy for strengthening the delivery of economic growth and … Read the full press release

UK Scientists To Gather Data on Geoenergy Technologies

New £31 million research facilities will see UK scientists gather critical data on the use of geoenergy technologies to help meet energy needs. SWINDON, 21-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Meeting future energy demand for the UK will require new technologies. These may … Read the full press release

£10m NERC investment on research programme to shed light on how life in the Arctic Ocean cope with dramatic changes

SWINDON, 25-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A major UK research programme will investigate the impact of diminishing sea ice on the fragile marine environment of the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic is the fastest-changing environment on the planet, supporting complex yet still poorly-understood … Read the full press release

NERC science publishes Impact Report 2016

SWINDON, 25-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (24 January 2017), we published our annual Impact Report which shows how NERC science brings sustained benefits to our economy and society, driving UK productivity and competitiveness while building a safer, wealthier and more secure … Read the full press release

Scottish Association for Marine Science awarded two main Arctic projects funded by Natural Environment Research Council

OBAN, 25-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Major UK Arctic research projects that will help us better understand and predict the rapid environmental changes in the polar region have been awarded to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). The Oban-based institute is … Read the full press release

NERC signs new £23m contract with the University of Leicester to fund the National Centre for Earth Observation for further five years

NERC invests £23m in Earth observation, supporting science and innovation, big data and space technology at the University of Leicester Leicester, UK, 21-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC is to fund the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) for a further five … Read the full press release

UK Science and Universities Minister David Willetts announced £186M investment package for technologies of the future

London, UK, 10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A package of investment in the 8 great technologies of the future will accelerate high-tech progress from the lab to the marketplace and help drive UK economic growth, Science and Universities Minister David Willetts announced. In … Read the full press release