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 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 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…
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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.
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 11, 2025
Course: Boost your research skills with our Introduction to Scientific Computing course
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is now accepting applications for its Introduction to Scientific Computing course – a practical,
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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
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April 29, 2025
Event: 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
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.