News & Events

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July 18, 2025

In conversation with Laura Baker: Comparing the UK’s hot summers – 1976 vs 2025

Climate scientist Laura Baker compares the hot and dry summers of 1976 and 2025.

#Climate and Global Change #Future Climate #Large Weather Systems

July 17, 2025

Course: Introduction to UKCA

Applications are now open for our Introduction to UKCA course, coming in January 2026.

#Modelling Training #Scientific Training #Study With Us

July 17, 2025

Course: Study scientific computing

Applications are now open for our Introduction to Scientific Computing course, coming in November 2025.

#Digital Atmosphere #Digital Technology #Scientific Training

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July 15, 2025

Event: Radar Community Workshop in October

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science invites current and potential users of radar data from across the UK to join us

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Weather Science

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July 14, 2025

East Asia: What is the link between air pollution and global warming?

Recent efforts to reduce air pollution in East Asia may have inadvertently contributed to a noticeable acceleration in global warming since 2010.

#Air Pollutants #Air Pollution #Climate and Global Change

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July 11, 2025

School space club tests satellite with the FAAM Airborne Laboratory

A school space club has taken a step closer to launching their environmental observation satellite with help of the UK’s largest research aircraft.

#FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Public Engagement

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July 10, 2025

Event: NERC Digital Gathering 2025

National Centre for Atmospheric Science is delighted to invite you to NERC’s Digital Gathering 2025 at Cranfield University on 7-8 October 2025

#Digital Atmosphere #Digital Technology

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June 26, 2025

NCAS researchers help shape Royal College of Physicians report on air pollution

The report highlights the latest evidence on the health impacts of air pollution throughout the human life course and outlines actions to reduce its bur...

#Air Pollution #Policy Engagement

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June 25, 2025

How can weather and climate forecasting help renewable energy in East Africa?

The POWER-Kenya project is breaking new ground by using sub-seasonal weather and climate forecasting to help build energy resilience in Kenya.

#Climate and Global Change #Environmental Sustainability #Present climate

June 19, 2025

In conversation with Aristeidis Voliotis: Impacts of air pollution on human health

We spoke to Dr Aristeidis Voliotis about how air pollution affects our bodies, and how scientists uncover the truth behind what’s in the air around us.

#Air Pollutants #Air Pollution #Indoor Air