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Citizen scientists needed to unearth historic weather records
Marine robot Boaty McBoatface to visit Science Museum
Global research hubs tackle world's environmental challenges
International partnerships on AMR, climate change and soil
New animation about inspiring scientists
Giant 'Earth' artwork shines a light on our environment
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Citizen scientists needed to unearth historic weather records to help predict future climate
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Listening in: Sounds of minke whales recorded for first time
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Announcement of Opportunity: Climate, environment and health
2019
18 Mar 2019
Applications are invited for multilateral, inter- and transdisciplinary research projects which seek to improve understanding of the pathways between climate, environment and health.
NERC UK Geoenergy Observatories project - Innovation event
13 Mar 2019
NERC invites interested parties to register to attend a one-day UK Geoenergy Observatories Innovation event that will be held at the Technology Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, on Monday 3 June 2019.
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Geoenergy Observatories training opportunities - Activity 1 site visits
2019
12 Mar 2019
NERC invites applications from PhD students and early career researchers to take part in visits to the UK Geoenergy Observatories Glasgow field site during phase 1 of the drilling process.
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