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Prof Jacqui Hamilton (Rickard)

@jacquirickard.bsky.social

Atmos Chem Prof, Science director at NCAS, Aerosol Scientist, mum, likes gardening and watercolour painting. She/her

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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

24.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The deadline to apply is coming soon - don't miss our Introduction to Scientific Computing training course this November πŸ–₯️

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...

23.10.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Atmospheric Measurement & Modelling Summer School - NCAS Dates: Monday May 10 – Friday May 22 2026 Location: Blencathra Field Studies Council Centre, Cumbria APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The Atmospheric Measurement & Modelling Summer School provides the key skills...

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!

πŸ—“οΈ 11 - 22 May, Cumbria

Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

22.10.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the guildhall in York set up for a conference with lots of people milling about chatting.

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...

21.10.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of a zebra head vase with garden flowers includjng dahlia, verbena, salvia, st johns wort

Photo of a zebra head vase with garden flowers includjng dahlia, verbena, salvia, st johns wort

Bowl of yellow cherry tomatoes

Bowl of yellow cherry tomatoes

The garden continues to provide colour and veggies #garden #flowers

19.10.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to both

16.10.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arctic and the atmosphere - NCAS Atmospheric research that aims to understand climate change in the Arctic, as part of the Arctic Circle Assembly week.

Some 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...

16.10.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Laboratory Coordinator I - Geosciences Maintenance and repair of the Organic Geochemistry Laboratory equipment, including but not limited to gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs & ...

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€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 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.

15.10.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introduction to Scientific Computing - NCAS The Introduction to Scientific Computing course covers the skills needed for effective data management and analysis using Linux and Python.

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 – 21 November, Leeds

Apply by 31 October:
ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

10.10.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Introduction to Atmospheric Science - NCAS The Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course provides students and early career researchers with a broad overview of atmospheric science.

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!

πŸ—“οΈ 23 - 27 February, Leeds

ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

13.10.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of sunset with a thin layer of fog about 1m high on other side of field.

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.

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

11.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lots of yellow and purple chillis

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€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the aurora from my house in York. Green and bright pink.

Photo 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€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cut flowers from garden, verbena, anemone, lavender, salvia

Cut flowers from garden, verbena, anemone, lavender, salvia

Some colour from the garden to cheer the house

08.10.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a shaggy ink cap growing in some dead leaves

Photo of a shaggy ink cap growing in some dead leaves

Large fungi - no idea what it is

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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We want to hear from UK #PrimarySchoolTeachers about how the #Ocean is taught in the #classroom 🐠 Your voice can shape how future generations engage with #MarineScience. Survey takes just 10 mins πŸ‘‰ plymouthlab.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#PrimaryEducation #STEMeducation #Teachers #Teaching

26.09.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New funding for the frontiers of environmental research - NCAS NCAS is embarking on three new ambitious climate change and air pollution research projects

We’re 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...

25.09.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

These are a bit expensive for students but great for finding teaching material!

24.09.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thats lots of example questions but you get the idea!!

24.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry on JSTOR Atmospheric chemistry is one of the fastest growing fields in the earth sciences. Until now, however, there has been no book designed to help students capture t...

Or Daniel Jacobs Intro to Atmos Chem, available to download free online

www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt...

24.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chemistry of the Upper and Lower Atmosphere Here is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of one of the hottest areas of chemical research. The treatment of fundamental kinetics and ph...

Finlayson-pitts and pitt is a classic and one I've used.

www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780122...

24.09.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks really interesting!

24.09.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I chose red’: why these brides ditched the white wedding dress for colorful gowns Six Guardian readers share why they chose to forgo the classic look and wear something different on their big day

Something less depressing.

Look at these beautiful colourful wedding dresses. My own was pink and I loved it!!

www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

23.09.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Deep concern' over racist incidents in York - universities - BBC News York's four universities and colleges and the city council join forces to condemn abuse in the city.

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....

23.09.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional 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.

Promotional 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 – we’re accepting applications till 6 October 2025.

Apply today: rsc.li/sustainable-labs-grant

18.09.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 purple and white

Picture of a flower bed against a red brick wall. Lots of red and orange

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€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pink

19.09.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After 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€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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