In an era of rapid environmental change – a global synthesis On 6th and 7th October 2014 KITE and REAL members participated in this South East Asia Rainforest Research Programme (SEARRP) meeting held at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, United Kingdom. The Royal Society was founded in 1660 by King Charles II. […]
International Swiss Climate Summer School
13th International Swiss Climate Summer School “Linking Land Use, Land Cover, and Climate” 31 August – 5 September 2014, Grindelwald, Switzerland Scope The 13th International Swiss Climate Summer School was focused on the theme “Linking land use, land cover, and climate”. This theme had been chosen due to its paramount importance in terms of both […]
Quadcopter UAVs for photographic and video surveying
Below lists some information to be advised for the use of the quadcopter (with or without the camera attached) in the United Kingdom. Thanks to Dave Hay of the Environment Department, University of York, for help compiling this information for REAL members. Air Navigation rules in the United Kingdom Air Navigation: The Order and the […]
Generic Political Map of East Africa
Here is a generic map of East Africa made by Nick Deere from KITE (University of York) that can be used as a study aid to label and take notes on. [TIF file] [JPG file]
Research Permits
This page lists resources for procuring appropriate permits to conduct research under various national and subnational jurisdictions. It will be updated as additional experience and contacts are gained. Kenyan Research Permits National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation NACOSTI Required to conduct graduate, post doctoral, and higher research in Kenya. Affiliation NACOSTI applications require affiliation […]