Last month we received a Silver Talent Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (TIDE) Award, and this month we've been shortlisted for the Onvero Inclusivity Excellence Awards 2025!
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Atmos Chem Prof, Science director at NCAS, Aerosol Scientist, mum, likes gardening and watercolour painting. She/her
Last month we received a Silver Talent Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (TIDE) Award, and this month we've been shortlisted for the Onvero Inclusivity Excellence Awards 2025!
@onvero.bsky.social
The deadline to apply is coming soon - don't miss our Introduction to Scientific Computing training course this November π₯οΈ
Get skilled to start using the Linux Shell and Python in environmental science research. Complete beginners welcome!
Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Are you interested in weather observations and modelling? Join us next spring in the beautiful Lake District for two weeks of practical fieldwork with our leading researchers!
ποΈ 11 - 22 May, Cumbria
Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Photo of the guildhall in York set up for a conference with lots of people milling about chatting.
Come along to the annual UK and Ireland Aerosol Society Conference in the beautiful Guildhall in York on the 28th-29th October. Lots of exciting talks and keynotes from Hugh Coe, @johnwenger9.bsky.social and @chiaragiorio.bsky.social
aerosol-soc.com/events/annua...
Photo of a zebra head vase with garden flowers includjng dahlia, verbena, salvia, st johns wort
Bowl of yellow cherry tomatoes
The garden continues to provide colour and veggies #garden #flowers
19.10.2025 12:22 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats to both
16.10.2025 15:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Some of the greatest impacts of human-caused climate change are being felt in the Arctic.
In honour of Arctic Circle Assembly, we are sharing some of our atmospheric research that aims to understand climate change in the Arctic.
Check out our 4 stories of Arctic science:
ncas.ac.uk/arctic-and-t...
I am currently seeking a Lab Manager for our Organic Geochemistry Lab at the University of Arizona! Full time position with benefits. If you have a chemistry/biology/geology degree and like fixing things and working with students, this position could be for you! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
15.10.2025 17:27 β π 19 π 30 π¬ 0 π 0Our Climate Modelling Summer School covers the fundamental principles of climate modelling through a mixture of lectures and practical assignments over 12 days in Cambridge - delivered jointly with @uniofreading.bsky.social.
This year, we hosted more than 30 participants from around the world.
Our Introduction to Scientific Computing training course is coming soon!
From the Linux Shell to Python, this course will prepare you to use computing in environmental science research.
4 November, online
17 β 21 November, Leeds
Apply by 31 October:
ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Our Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course is returning in February 2026 to provide you with the foundation for work in atmospheric science. Weather systems, air quality, climate - our experienced tutors will cover it all and more!
ποΈ 23 - 27 February, Leeds
ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Photo of sunset with a thin layer of fog about 1m high on other side of field.
5 minutes later, fog now over the whole field. Husband shadow for effect.
Anyone wanting to study fog formation should visit our house. These photos are 5 minutes apart!!
#atmosphere #fog
Lots of yellow and purple chillis
Why do i keep insisting on growing super hot chillis? Now to decide what to do with them
11.10.2025 16:38 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Photo of the aurora from my house in York. Green and bright pink.
One year ago, captured on my phone. But the only time I've ever seen an aurora by eye ( and in the UK too!!).
10.10.2025 21:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Cut flowers from garden, verbena, anemone, lavender, salvia
Some colour from the garden to cheer the house
08.10.2025 16:52 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Photo of a shaggy ink cap growing in some dead leaves
Large fungi - no idea what it is
Fungi-tastic in the new garden! Shaggy ink cap and ?? Ideas? #fungi
04.10.2025 12:24 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We want to hear from UK #PrimarySchoolTeachers about how the #Ocean is taught in the #classroom π Your voice can shape how future generations engage with #MarineScience. Survey takes just 10 mins π plymouthlab.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PrimaryEducation #STEMeducation #Teachers #Teaching
Weβre embarking on 3 new ambitious and collaborative research projects, with a focus on climate change and air pollution.
Funded by @ukri.org NERC Pushing the Frontiers of Environmental Research programme.
ncas.ac.uk/ncas-awarded...
These are a bit expensive for students but great for finding teaching material!
24.09.2025 20:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thats lots of example questions but you get the idea!!
24.09.2025 20:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Or Daniel Jacobs Intro to Atmos Chem, available to download free online
www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt...
Finlayson-pitts and pitt is a classic and one I've used.
www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780122...
This looks really interesting!
24.09.2025 18:36 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Something less depressing.
Look at these beautiful colourful wedding dresses. My own was pink and I loved it!!
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
Horrible news from York but glad to see the Universities taking a zero tolerance approach. This, alongside the flag explosion in parts of York is disturbing.
www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....
Just watched episode 8, season 2 of Andor and wow. I actually felt ill with anxiety, expecting what was coming. Feels a very apt thing to watch at the minute.
22.09.2025 19:51 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Promotional image for the Royal Society of Chemistry's Sustainable Laboratories Grant 2025 featuring diverse scientists working in a vibrant laboratory setting. Quote from Christina Picken, University of Manchester, praising the grant process.
The Sustainable Laboratories Grant 2025 is open!
Apply for up to Β£10,000 to support projects that improve sustainability in lab practice β weβre accepting applications till 6 October 2025.
Apply today: rsc.li/sustainable-labs-grant
Picture of a flower bed against a red brick wall. Lots of purple and white
Picture of a flower bed against a red brick wall. Lots of red and orange
Still looking lovely in the garden
19.09.2025 12:05 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Pink
19.09.2025 12:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0After the high winds this weekend, the awful parade of St George's cross flags on the route into Uni is now 50% missing, 25% scraps of flags, a few St George's crosses. The Yorkshire flags they also put up have weathered the storm in one piece.
18.09.2025 14:48 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0