National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

The National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) is a purpose-built, joint venture between the University of Southampton and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Opened in 1996, it is one of an elite group of world-class centres of excellence specialising in marine science, earth science and marine technology. It is unique in providing a platform for leading interdisciplinary research alongside a comprehensive teaching facility.

Related Topics:
University of Southampton - Natural Environment Research Council - 1996

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The NOCS comprises the University of Southampton?s School of Ocean and Earth Sciences which operates alongside four NERC research divisions and the NERC Research Ships Unit (RSU). In addition to housing some 450 research scientists, and staff, over 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students call the NOCS home.

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The centre?s mission is to play a strategic role in global interdisciplinary marine and earth sciences.

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The NOCS's resources include the purpose-built research ships (RRS Discovery and RRS Charles Darwin) in addition to the UK National Oceanographic Library. The nationally important Discovery Collections and the British Ocean Sediment Core Repository are also located at the centre.

Related Topics:
RRS Discovery - RRS Charles Darwin - UK National Oceanographic Library - Discovery Collections - British Ocean Sediment Core Repository

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Prior to the 1st May 2005, NOCS was known as the Southampton Oceanography Centre (SOC).

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The NOCS is located at the University of Southampton Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3ZH, UK.

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