FAQ

I'm just looking for general information about the science that CEH does

You can browse around our website for more information about us and our Science Areas on this site.

I've found the carcass of a predatory bird. What should I do?

Full details of the types of specimens accepted can be found on the Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme website.

Where can I find information about plants and weeds causing problems in my garden pond?

You can find reports and papers on aquatic plant management and related science on the NORA publications archive. There are also information sheets on Elodea nutallii, (Nuttall's Pondweed) and Elodea canadensis (Canadian waterweed)

I'm looking for information about the Flood Estimation Handbook?

You can find out more about the methods used in the Flood Estimation Handbook on our website. However, sales of the handbook and related products are managed by Wallingford HydroSolutions.

I'm looking for information about Land Cover Map

Please see our Land Cover Mapping products or contact our Data Licensing team directly.

I'm looking for information about the UK Countryside Survey

The Countryside Survey website contains more information and downloadable reports about the field survey carried out by CEH in 2007.

Where do I find UK river flow data?

The National River Flow Archive at CEH is the UK's focal point for river flow data, with daily flow data for more than 1,500 gauging stations available for download. To access the data, users need to click ‘Download flow data’ on the ‘Daily Flow Data’ tab of each station page (e.g. http://nrfa.ceh.ac.uk/data/station/meanflow/27009).

Where do I find UK rainfall data?

CEH-GEAR rainfall data is available through the CEH Environmental Information Platform.

CEH-GEAR is a gridded 1km product derived from the interpolation of observed rainfall at all of the available daily and monthly raingauges in the UK. It has been optimised for hydrological usage such as modelling.

I think I have Harlequin ladybirds in my house/garden. What should I do?

Please record your sighting and learn more at the UK Ladybird Survey website.

Where can I read science papers written by CEH staff?

Publications for individual staff members are publishde on their profile pages. Visit the staff database page.

The NORA website contains details of how to access published material that has resulted from research funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, including CEH research. However some papers will only be viewable on websites that require a subscription.

Do you host researchers on Fellowship schemes?

Yes. If you are thinking of applying for a research Fellowship, then CEH may be able to host you for its duration. Read more about how we can help with Fellowships.

Can I do a PhD with CEH?

Our Studentships page contains details of available PhDs. Please check back regularly for the latest opportunities

Do you host university students looking for work experience?

CEH is always pleased to hear from students interested in carrying out internships or wishing to volunteer with us. Our standard policy is to archive expressions of interest and select individuals for interview as and when project leaders feel additional human resources are required. If you would like your details to be circulated to CEH staff, please send a CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Team at:

Does CEH have any job vacancies?

All of our current vacancies are published on the site.

How do I contact a scientist currently working for CEH?

Our scientists' contact details are available from the staff database. If you can't find a listing, contact our Enquiries Team and we'll see if we can put you in touch.

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