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Global research hubs tackle world's environmental challenges
International partnerships on AMR, climate change and soil
Queen's New Year Honours congratulations
New animation about inspiring scientists
Biggest emerging issues in biodiversity for 2019
Giant 'Earth' artwork shines a light on our environment
Artificial intelligence PhDs to tackle climate change
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Working with China to find a solution to pollution
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Opportunity to join the NERC UK Geoenergy Observatories Science Advisory Group
2019
21 Feb 2019
NERC is looking to appoint up to three new members to the NERC UK Geoenergy Observatories Science Advisory Group.
Why submitting your science outcomes matters to the environmental sciences
2019
20 Feb 2019
As the deadline for submitting outcomes to Researchfish® approaches on 14 March 2019, Professor Mark Bailey, Director of the NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, explains how completing your returns helps us make the case for continued investment in environmental science.
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Climate Resilience (Met Office open call)
19 Feb 2019
The Met Office are inviting expressions of interest for the Strategic Priorities Fund UK Climate Resilience programme.
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