NERC: Natural Environment Research Council

What will it take to deliver the next decade of UK R&D?     Following the publication of UKRI’s new five-year Strategy, we’re launching a new Substack series to explore this question. Leading voices from across the sector will share their perspectives on what the UK needs to do to continue building success in R&D.     First up, economist Lord Jim O’Neill argues that the UK needs to stop trying to please everyone by treating all regions alike. Instead, he says it should double down on backing places and institutions that can deliver world-leading R&D.     Lord O’Neill is Chair of Northern Gritstone, an investment company supporting university spin-outs in the North of England. He previously served as Commercial Secretary to the Treasury and as chief economist at Goldman Sachs.     Read the article and subscribe to our Substack to follow the series: https://lnkd.in/eKn4hBEM Image ©Gibson Kochanek

Join us for the 2026 NERC Digital Gathering! 🎉 We're bringing together our research community at the University of Stirling to highlight the increasing role of digital technologies and innovation to support environmental science, strategic government and societal priorities and innovative companies. The programme will include key-note speakers from digital innovation leaders within both industry and the policy community, themed sessions, presentations, lightening talks and poster sessions. Details: 📅 8th - 10th September 2026 🔗 More info and register: https://lnkd.in/epnkNqME Meet your key-note speakers ⬇️ #DG26

As part of the Digital Research infrastructure (DRI) webinar series, the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council Environmental Data Service (EDS) is presenting an introduction to the NERC EDS on July 8th 14:00-15:00. Join to learn about the NERC EDS, a trusted UK facility providing data stewardship to ensure environmental data of long-term value are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR). This webinar will showcase key services that support data management, standardisation, and discovery, including: - The Data Stewardship Wizard, an open-source platform designed by stakeholder requirements, supporting collaborative data management planning - The NERC Vocabulary Server (NVS), a plethora of standardised vocabularies to enhance data interoperability and reuse - The NERC Data Catalogue, an integrated search across EDS data holdings providing access to data The session will also highlight NERC EDS work on making environmental data AI-ready, featuring insights from the High5 for AI and FRAME-FM projects. This free webinar is open to all. Please reserve a ticket to receive joining information. The session will be recorded. Sign up here 👇 https://bit.ly/4vjGQqD British Antarctic Survey UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) British Geological Survey Centre for Environmental Data Analysis #EIDC #PDC #CEDA #NGDC  

Help shape the future of atmospheric science in the UK Through this consultation, we are looking for input on the capabilities, infrastructure, technologies and skills needed to sustain and grow world-class atmospheric science. We welcome responses from a wide range of voices, including researchers, technicians, charities, third-sector organisations and people with lived experience. The consultation covers atmospheric science broadly, including research on weather, climate, air quality and related impacts on natural and urban environments, health and prosperity. Your input will contribute towards our evidence base and support the development of a roadmap for atmospheric science. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and closes on 16 September 2026. Take part: https://lnkd.in/gPvpT4BG 

Interested in the below? 👀 Join our webinar! This online launch webinar will provide an opportunity for potential applicants to find out more about the "Enhancing resilience to wildfires in the wildland-urban interface" opportunity and ask questions. 📅 9 July 2026 ⏰ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNZEuNtp

We are seeking a dynamic and respected science leader motivated by delivering impact and shaping the future of UK environmental research. As Executive Director of Science, you will combine strategic and intellectual leadership to drive curiosity-led research, strengthen the talent pipeline, enhance knowledge exchange and commercialisation, and oversee digital and data outputs, ensuring alignment with government priorities and the UK’s industrial strategy. KEY OUTPUTS: 📍 Budget delivery of over £300m plus a further shared £150m per year 📍 Leadership of c.80 staff and an opportunity to shape your own core team THE BENEFITS: ⏰ Full Time & Part Time employment with flexible schedules 📅 30 days annual leave plus additional privilege days 🗺 Hybrid working from home and newly refurbished offices 🏡 Excellent work / life balance 📝 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme (28.97% contributions) Link to apply and further information about the role in the comments of this post ⤵

We've opened this week's NERC Retreat, bringing together NERC Council, NERC Centres and the Science Innovation Advisory Committee members for a day of discussion on the year ahead. The meeting is an important opportunity to reflect, share insight and shape priorities for the future of environmental research and innovation. #NERC #EnvironmentalScience #ResearchAndInnovation NERC: Natural Environment Research Council

What’s next for UKRI open access policy? Join our webinar on Thursday 25 June at 10:00am for an opportunity to engage with the next phase of open access implementation (2026 – 2030). Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyWKDqWc The webinar will bring together open access practitioners from research-performing organisations, and will cover: - routes to open access  - withdrawal of funding for hybrid journal publication  - support for lower-volume and specialist organisations  - updates to the open access block grants We’ll also share further context and clarification from UKRI, and hear perspectives from Jisc on national agreements and the broader direction of travel.