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Taking time off in the academic world – Why it’s hard and how to do It

and December 19, 2025
Taking time off in the academic world – Why it’s hard and how to do It
Picture created by Öykü Koç.

Several major holiday periods are coming up in the next months, and for many people this means taking some time off. But for academics, stepping away from work can be very difficult. At EGU25, we explored this challenge in a short course organized by the EGU “Life-Career Wellness” working group, where scientists shared their experiences (and strategies). In this post, we summarize the main points ...[Read More]

EGU Campfire Geodesy – Share Your Research – 15th Edition

December 12, 2025
EGU Campfire Geodesy – Share Your Research – 15th Edition

We are excited to announce the 15th edition of Geodesy Campfire – Share Your Research in November. The Geodesy EGU Campfire Events “Share Your Research” give (early career) researchers the chance to talk about their work. We have two exciting talks by our guest speakers, Koen Haakman and Aleksander Partyka. Below, you can find the details of the topics awaiting us. We will have time to network aft ...[Read More]

Beyond navigation: How GNSS reveals Earth’s hidden secrets

and November 28, 2025
Beyond navigation: How GNSS reveals Earth’s hidden secrets

Part 1 – the global case When you check directions on your smartphone or track your morning run, you’re tapping into a global infrastructure that has revolutionized not just navigation, but our understanding of Earth itself. What began as military technology has evolved into powerful scientific tools that confirm longstanding theories and reveal previously unobservable phenomena. In th ...[Read More]

Expanding the picture: Franck Ghomsi

October 31, 2025
A graphical illustration in watercolour optic with human silhouettes in different colours, and several smaller elements such as an ocean and a satellite.
Figure courtesy: Öykü Koç

What does a geodesist look like? And what happens if you don’t “look the part”? Today, Franck Ghomsi, a Black African scientist, takes us along on his journey between South Africa, Canada and Cameroon. Franck does not only research the impact of climate change on coasts with geodetic techniques, but at the same time became an expert in self-motivation, battling racism and fightin ...[Read More]