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New study measures impact of melting land ice on sea level
UKRI councils are moving to ukri.org – and we need your input
New investment to revolutionise microplastic and climate research
UKRI secures £8 million to help decarbonise its estate
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Announcement of Opportunity: Virtual site surveys for scientific ocean drilling
2021
26 Feb 2021
This call will support desk-based Virtual Site Survey Investigations that rely solely on existing geophysical data and will enable UK researchers to develop strong cases for proposed International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) drilling expeditions.
Collaborative Antarctic Science Scheme - Applications invited for 2021-22
2021
28 Jan 2021
Applications to carry out small-scale research projects in the Antarctic in the 2021/22 season are invited from UK-based researchers. The closing date is 16:00 on Monday 15 March 2021.
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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