University of Stirling, Research Organisation

Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. It retains its pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in everything it does. The university aims to be at the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives. Working with academic, commercial, public, private and voluntary sector partners, Stirling is one of the UK’s leading research universities in the fields of health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.

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CYCLOPS

Arctic warming will release greenhouse gases but will also lead to more the growth of vegetation which generally absorbs carbon emissions. We need to understand how those processes interact.

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HYDRA

Studying sites in Arctic Canada to investigating the biological, chemical and physical controls on the release of greenhouse gases from permafrost into melt water and to the atmosphere and how these emissions will influence global warming.

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News: IASC Medal Award 2014

Reminder - IASC Medal Award 2014 nominations open

News: Respecting the Arctic, promoting UK interests

New UK report shows that respect for Arctic states, local people and the environment is fundamental to Arctic engagement. It also highlights Arctic Research Programme's importance.

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