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.
Our ambition
We seek to understand our atmosphere, how it is changing, and how it impacts life on earth.
We address global challenges, through our science and our services, helping society adapt to environmental change.
Latest news
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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.
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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.
Our training programme
We are committed to providing the best training in atmospheric science in the UK. Our training programme is research-led and delivered by experts, allowing you to master the fundamentals and refine practical skills and techniques.
Latest jobs
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June 9, 2025
Job Opportunity: Workshop Manager – now closed
We are seeking to appoint a Workshop Manager to join our team at the University of Leeds.
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June 6, 2025
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist (Compound Coastal Hazards) – now closed
We are seeking to appoint a Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Reading.
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June 2, 2025
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist (PROMOTE Project) – now closed
We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the University of Reading.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We promote equality, celebrate diversity and maintain a working environment where staff feel they can bring their whole self to the workplace and to their work.
Latest events
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July 17, 2025
Course: Introduction to UKCA
Applications are now open for our Introduction to UKCA course, coming in January 2026.
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July 17, 2025
Course: Study scientific computing
Applications are now open for our Introduction to Scientific Computing course, coming in November 2025.
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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
Our five-year strategy
Our Strategy establishes our commitment to understanding the changing atmosphere to help society prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Our science
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Climate and Global Change
We investigate how Earth’s climate is changing – past, present and future – and the implications for people, ecosystems and the planet. Our research spans fundamental processes, present-day variability, and long-term projections, providing robust evide…
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Weather Science
We develop scientific understanding and modelling tools to forecast hazardous and extreme weather, improving resilience across sectors. Our research focuses on how weather systems evolve through interactions from the Earth’s surface to the upper atmosp…
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Air Pollution
We address one of the most pressing environmental risks to health and climate. Our research spans emerging pollutants, indoor air quality, and evolving atmospheric chemistry – using advanced instrumentation, modelling, and collaborations across science…
Sustainability
We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. We are dedicated to finding innovative ways to enable the atmospheric science we do, while minimising our environmental impacts.
Our services
FAAM Airborne Laboratory
Our FAAM Airborne Laboratory operates a specially adapted world-class research aircraft.
Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility
The Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility (AMOF) is a UK research facility that enables advanced measurements of the atmosphere.
Centre for Environmental Data Analysis
The Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) provides data storage and analysis capabilities for the environmental research community.
Computational Modelling Services
The Computational Modelling Services (CMS) supports computer simulations for climate, weather and earth-system research.