NERC: Natural Environment Research Council

Guest speaker Barnaby Dobson Imperial College London will be presenting at the next webinar in the UK Freshwater Quality Programme series. The webinar titled - ‘Water Systems Integration Modelling Framework (WSIMOD): A physically-based simulation tool to inform future water planning at a systems level’ - will be at 11am on Tuesday 10 December. It is part of a series on a range of related topics organised by the Champions team water@leeds University of Leeds for the Programme funded by NERC: Natural Environment Research Council & Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Explaining more about his webinar, Dr Dobson said: "At the Water Systems Integration research group, Imperial College London, we have developed a framework, WSIMOD, that facilitates coupled simulations of the terrestrial water cycle. We have applied WSIMOD to a variety of multi-catchment case studies around England and Wales. "The physical approach that we take enables more transparent attribution of in-river pollution (e.g., farms or wastewater), more explicit representation of various water quality interventions (e.g., change in land use), and exploration of unintended consequences that arise through cross-system interactions (e.g., wastewater reuse reducing low flows downstream of the plant). "We believe that the result of this is a model that better enables placing in-river water quality central to decision making, and one that represents the interests of a multitude of stakeholders in the model." The aim of the webinars is to help promote communications and interactions between researchers, policy makers, businesses, voluntary organisations and practitioners who can all shape future UK freshwater quality. To receive joining details for this event, future webinars and news about the programme, register for the mailing list of the UK Freshwater Quality Programme https://bit.ly/fwqnews or email [email protected]. #freshwater #rivers #waterquality Gabriela Lopez-Gonzalez River Stewardship Company Yorkshire Water Andrew Tyler Penny Johnes Joseph Holden Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme iCASP

Strengthen your ability to translate research into actionable policy. Join this training programme to gain valuable insights and make a real impact. Register by 5 pm (UK time) on Wednesday, 4 December, to secure your place 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebpFH3tf Offered at no cost for #UKResearchers, courtesy of NERC: Natural Environment Research Council and ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council. #ResearchImpact #PolicyEngagement

Flooding costs the UK economy £2.2 billion annually, with projections indicating a 27% increase by 2050. In response, NERC and partners have powered a shift from traditional defence strategies to innovative, sustainable flood resilience. Our latest impact case study highlights two decades of progress in Natural Flood Management (NFM). Through strategic investments and partnerships, we've identified and de-risked a new approach focused on adaptation and resilience, now key to the UK’s flood and coastal erosion strategy. By fostering collaboration and evidence-based policy, we've supported broader benefits, including: • Biodiversity gains • Water quality improvements • Carbon capture • Community health and well-being Looking ahead, we continue to invest in the future of sustainable flood management in partnership with others. Read our latest case study to discover the timeline of this journey, showcasing the transformative power of evidence-based policy and collaborative research: https://orlo.uk/OCEja

Looking to drive real change with your research? This #PolicyEngagement training provides practical tools and direct access to policymakers, helping you turn research into action. Register by 5 pm (UK time) on Wednesday, 4 December, to secure your place 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebpFH3tf Free virtual training for #UKResearchers, supported by NERC: Natural Environment Research Council and ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council. #ResearchImpact

We are excited to share the availability of NERC Marine Facilities for 2024 - 2029 🎉 This includes: 🔹 RRS James Cook 🔹 RRS Discovery 🔹RRS Sir David Attenborough 🔹Other major infrastructures within the National Marine Equipment Pool (such as gliders, Autosubs, ROV ISIS)   If you're interested in using these facilities for your work, get in touch with us!   🔗  https://orlo.uk/QnZzy

Funding opportunity to develop partnerships and activities that contribute towards increasing diversity and inclusion in the NERC community. Your project will test and pilot methods to showcase a diverse range of people and skills to inspire those who have potential to be part of the future talent pipeline in environmental science. This opportunity is open to individuals at any career stage. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary backgrounds who do not usually apply to or receive NERC funding. Different research disciplines, from social scientists and technicians to physical and data scientists, bring unique skills and perspectives that, when combined, can lead to more innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. 📅 Join our webinar on 22 January to ask questions and learn more. Register: https://lnkd.in/exFVxenB Opportunity closes on 1 April 2025. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eMJkmuaB

Microplastics are everywhere—tiny plastic particles that permeate our soil, water, food, drinking supplies, and even our bodies. But how much do we actually understand about their long-term effects on our health and the environment? 🐛 For example, did you know microplastics can cause 'worm constipation'? With negotiations under way this week to agree a Global Plastics Treaty, we break down #microplastics and how science is trying to understand how these tiny fibres enter and move around the environment, and what impacts they cause. 🎙 Listen to the latest episode of Counting the Earth here: https://lnkd.in/eKxSTiTR ...or wherever you get your podcasts! Features interviews with researchers Dr Richard Cross and Dr Gbotemi Abraham Adediran from UKCEH, and Dr Stephanie Wright from Imperial College London. #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Podcast #INC5 Sue Nelson, Boffin Media Alice Hope Gill Ormrod Rachael Buchanan

Are you thinking of applying for the NERC Independent Research Fellowships next year with fieldwork planned in the Antarctic? If so, be sure to apply for support from British Antarctic Survey by 3 Jan.⏰ The next fellowship funding opportunity opens on 9 Jan and closes on 3 Apr. Applicants requiring support from BAS must submit a pre-award operational support planning questionnaire (OSPQ) before applying for the fellowship. For details and to request BAS support, visit: https://orlo.uk/qdPyg

Exciting opportunity! 🌟 We are looking for our next Chief Operating Officer. Are you passionate about environmental research and innovation? Do you have leadership experience with strong strategic and tactical skills? If so, apply to be part of world-leading environmental science— helping to protect natural resources, improve responses to natural hazards, and understand environmental changes. As Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the day-to-day operations of NERC, working alongside the Exec Chair in delivering our mission and objectives. In this role, you will drive the successful delivery of our operational goals, using your expertise in stakeholder management and relationship building. 🗺 Location: Swindon with regular travel to London ⏰ Deadline: 6 Jan 🔗 Apply and find out more: https://orlo.uk/HQAtI

"We're investing in 1,000 brilliant minds who will shape tomorrow's environmental science. Through our Doctoral programs, we will support talented researchers to become part of a world-class community of  innovators, turning their passion into solutions that will help sustain and protect our planet's future. Both our Doctoral Landscape Awards (which we invest in jointly with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council - BBSRC) and our Doctoral Focal Awards will support talent across the UK. They will be pivotal in preparing the next generation of researchers for a diverse range of rewarding careers at the same time as growing the UK’s pipeline of skilled professionals.” - Professor Louise Heathwaite, Executive Chair, NERC