QRA research groups

The QRA sponsors Research Groups for periods of up to three years to fund activities of sub-disciplines within Quaternary Science. Funds are largely to assist setting up of networks of researchers and for funding of meetings and workshops.

Currently active research groups

Isotopes in Biogenic Silica (IBiS)

The main aim of IBiS is to promote the study of all forms of biogenic silica (phytoliths from higher plants, diatoms, chrysophytes, sponge spicules, radiolaria, etc) and their role in biogeochemical cycling at ecosystem to global scales.

website: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/ibis/home.html

Quaternary Verterbrates (QUAVER)

The purpose of this group is to improve communication between Quaternary vertebrate researchers, through regular meetings, a website and a web-based mailing list. We are especially keen to encourage postgraduates to get involved. 

The next QUAVER conference will be held at the Natural History Museum, London in Spring 2010.

website: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/RCEAP/85952.htm