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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
Ambitious research to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Working with China to find a solution to pollution
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Announcement of Opportunity: Signals in the Soil
2019
18 Feb 2019
Proposals are invited under a new research programme, Signals in the Soil, which will address the challenge of transforming existing capabilities in understanding dynamic near-surface soil processes through advances in sensor systems and modelling, and through this deliver sustainable, resilient and functional soils, whether managed or unmanaged.
UKRI research contributes to report on how to achieve zero plastic waste
12 Feb 2019
A new report on how to eliminate plastic waste from the environment by a UK think tank has been informed by a diverse portfolio of UKRI research and innovation experts. The report proposes a way forward to reduce the amount of plastic waste into the environment produced by the UK.
NERC invests £2.2 million in CDTs focused on renewable energy
4 Feb 2019
Two new Centres for Doctoral Training with a focus on renewable energy are among 75 announced today by UK Research & Innovation.
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