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New polar ship makes London debut
Levitating oil droplets research may help reduce air pollution
NERC awards prestigious fellowships to outstanding UK scientists
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Webinars for the Canada-Inuit Nunangat-United Kingdom Arctic Research Programme
9 Jun 2021
On behalf of all partners, the NERC Arctic Office is hosting two webinars for the Canada-Inuit Nunangat-United Kingdom Arctic Research Programme on 16 and 30 June 2021.
NERC invests in sustainable future for Philippine minerals
10 May 2021
The Natural Environment Research Council is co-funding five projects to help develop research that will address and reduce the impact of mining in the Philippines.
UKRI and Met Office appoint Dr Gary Fuller as Clean Air Champion
26 Jan 2021
UKRI and the Met Office have appointed Dr Gary Fuller as the new Clean Air Champion for the Strategic Priorities Fund Clean Air Programme.
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