I’m Duncan Faulkner, a hydrologist working for JBA Consulting, and also President of the British Hydrological Society. My first General Assembly – in Hamburg Thirty years ago, 1995, I was about to board a plane for the European Geophysical Society (EGS) General Assembly in Hamburg, to present my first paper at a conference (on statistical …[Read More]
“What failure prepared you for later success?” Tim Ferriss often asks this question to the high-performing guests on his podcast, giving them the opportunity to reflect on how setbacks have shaped their journey. Whether the guest is a leader in business, medicine or science, their answers often share a common theme: failure is not only …[Read More]
Since October 23rd, abstract submissions for EGU25 are officially open! For session conveners, this is a critical phase and promoting your session is crucial. If you are co-convening a “traditional” session on a large topic that is run every year you might be inundated with abstracts already now or shortly before the deadline. However, many …[Read More]
September has arrived. The Hydrological Sciences (HS) community has been very active, as usual, submitting 152 sessions during the open session call, which is more than 10% of all sessions that are proposed for the entire EGU (overall 1,273 sessions were submitted, slightly more than at EGU24). This is amazing and I would like to …[Read More]
With almost 21,000 participants, the 2024 EGU General Assembly, held from 14-19 April, in Vienna and online, was the biggest one yet. For hydrologists, there were hundreds of sessions to enjoy, networking events to join, short courses to learn from, and colleagues to meet. Here’s a look back at the highlights! A look back at …[Read More]
The EGU General Assembly 2024 will take place in a few days, on 14–19 April 2024, with more than 19,000 presentations (orals, posters, and PICOs) that will be delivered and viewed both on-site in Vienna (Austria Center Vienna) and virtually (through Zoom & Gather Town). Format news this year: There are two on-site poster sessions …[Read More]
The upcoming annual EGU General assembly in Vienna is a fantastic opportunity for early career scientists (ECS) to engage with the international hydrological community, present their work, and build their networks. But with the multitude of sessions, events, and lectures, it can be tricky to assemble your personal program – especially if it’s your first …[Read More]
Going to the General Assembly (GA) of the EGU in Vienna is a unique experience. You’ll be surrounded by thousands of scientists in dozens of disciplines, from across the world. And you’ll get the chance to hear captivating presentations, meet amazing people, and discover new research approaches. However, the GA can also get overwhelming. Vast …[Read More]
The EGU Programme Committee convened in late October to finalize the scientific program for the upcoming General Assembly, GA2024. Their task involved organizing the numerous session proposals, spanning 22 divisions, including Inter- and Transdisciplinary (ITS) sessions, discussing the format of scientific sessions (do expect news for virtual posters and PICOs at GA2024!), the mentoring programme, …[Read More]
Have you ever thought about organizing an EGU session instead of just attending them? Until September 14th you have the chance to do just that! It can sound a bit intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. But don’t worry – here’s everything you have to know. Find a Topic and Co-Conveners First off, …[Read More]