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02.12.19
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has become independent
As of 1 December 2019, the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is now an now an independent research institute. It is autonomous from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), launching as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
26.11.19
Artificial Intelligence will transform research into climate change
A study led by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has highlighted that Machine learning and artificial intelligence can aid climate change research and preparedness.
25.11.19
New trustees appointed for independent UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
We are pleased to announce that our new Board of Trustee Directors is now fully appointed and will govern the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology...
20.11.19
Three Centre for Ecology & Hydrology scientists make Highly Cited Researchers 2019
At the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology we’re proud to announce that three of our scientists have been named Highly Cited Researchers, according to...
23.10.19
Greater R&I would protect businesses and our natural world
A set of four new reports identifies the range of research and innovation (R&I) needs of key UK business sectors, to enable them to measure and...
23.10.19
High microplastic levels in soil can halve worm fertility
Microplastics in soil may not affect worms’ survival, but at high concentrations they can reduce fertility by up to 50 percent, new research by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology shows.
23.10.19
We must wake up to devastating impact of nitrogen, say scientists
More than 190 top international scientists, led by Professor Mark Sutton of the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), are calling on the world to take urgent action on nitrogen pollution. They have written an open letter to António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations,
14.10.19
Urbanisation costs Edinburgh over 11 hectares of green land each year
Edinburgh is losing the equivalent of around 15 football pitches of green land each year due to urbanisation, according to a new report by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Much of this is due to private garden areas being paved over or built on
11.10.19
Anniversary event focuses on benefits and challenges of phosphorus
A panel discussion and symposium have been held to mark the 350th anniversary of the discovery of phosphorus at Lancaster. The events were organised jointly by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), Lancaster Environment Centre and N8AgriFood.
03.10.19
CEH analysis informs extensive health check on UK wildlife
A new report provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the status of the UK’s wildlife. The State of Nature 2019 report has been produced...