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…
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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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.
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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.
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
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)
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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April 29, 2025
Join our FAAM Airborne Laboratory Ideas Workshop
Register now to join our Ideas Workshop This workshop will allow the science community to develop ideas and help direct the
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March 21, 2025
Level-up your expertise with our Climate Modelling Summer School
The Climate Modelling Summer School is designed for early-career researchers and PhD students looking to deepen their understanding.
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March 19, 2025
Join the first UK Atmospheric Chemistry Conference in September
Be part of the first-ever national gathering dedicated to atmospheric chemistry in the UK! Although the UK is home to a
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.