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Turning trailblazing science into agenda-setting TV

Sir David Attenborough with Professor Mark Brandon. Copyright Open University.

NERC science helps to shape BBC nature documentaries that drive public policy and change the way people choose to live their lives - extraordinary, award-winning programmes watched by millions and exported worldwide.

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NERC's public engagement with research strategy - Have your say

Earth at the Natural History museum

NERC is creating a new strategy for public engagement with environmental science research and today we're publishing a draft which is open to feedback.

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Karen Hanghøj named Director of the British Geological Survey

Karen Hanghøj

Karen Hanghøj will take up the role of Director of the British Geological Survey (BGS) from October 2019.

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Business gains: NERC investment delivers solutions that enrich the UK economy

Finance district

Our science delivers positive economic benefits to a wide range of business sectors by providing science-based solutions, enabling smarter regulation, and reducing operational costs.

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