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Robotic gliders deployed on giant iceberg mission
£10m research centre to spur a greener global financial system
Man-made borders threaten wildlife as climate changes
Air pollution poses risk to thinking skills in later life
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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.
Webinar: Sustaining Water Resources for Food, Energy & Ecosystem Services in India
16 Dec 2020
The webinar showcased the research, successes and lessons learned from the SWR programme. UK and Indian Principle Investigators demonstrated the outputs and outcomes from the projects, with a focus on outcomes relevant to end users.
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