NH
Natural Hazards

Networking

How can we encourage and empower Early Career Researchers? Reflections on a short course held at EGU 2025

, , , , and November 17, 2025
How can we encourage and empower Early Career Researchers? Reflections on a short course held at EGU 2025

At the EGU General Assembly 2025, we initiated a short course entitled “Best Practices for Early Career Researcher (ECR) Engagement and Empowerment in Research Projects”, designed and led by Early Career Researchers (ECRs). The goal was to provide an interactive platform for ECRs, project leaders, and anyone involved in research projects to come together, reflect, share experiences, co-learn, and ...[Read More]

From Classroom to Community: Bridging Disaster Risk Reduction Education with the Real World Through Service-Learning

October 27, 2025
From Classroom to Community: Bridging Disaster Risk Reduction Education with the Real World Through Service-Learning

This week, we turn our attention to education and collaboration in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Dr. Solmaz Mohadjer has been leading an innovative Service-Learning course that brings students together with non-profit organisations working at the forefront of risk reduction. The course not only introduces students to the complexities of disasters and resilience but also creates space for dialogue ...[Read More]

Discover, Collaborate, Innovate: EGU 2025 is Here!

April 7, 2025
Discover, Collaborate, Innovate: EGU 2025 is Here!

The EGU 2025 General Assembly, scheduled from 27 April to 2 May 2025 in Vienna, Austria, is one of the most anticipated events in the geosciences field. This year’s assembly is expected to gather thousands of scientists from across the globe, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the latest research, innovations, and trends in Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Whether you’re a st ...[Read More]

Building the Future of Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Reduction in Barcelona

January 13, 2025
Building the Future of Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Reduction in Barcelona

From 23 to 26 October 2024, over 40 early-career researchers and practitioners from across the globe gathered at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona (Spain) for the Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Academy. Set against the vibrant backdrop of this dynamic city, the Academy offered a unique platform for participants to engage, learn, and collaborate on the complex chal ...[Read More]

From Reflection to Action – Wishes for the Year Ahead

December 18, 2024
From Reflection to Action – Wishes for the Year Ahead

When another year comes to an end, it is time for reflection. In the context of natural hazards, it is essential to consider the challenges posed to societies, what went well, what could have been done better, and how we could create a more resilient world.  Just before Big Ben strikes 12 times, marking the moment of a new day and year, and the fireworks are set to begin, our blog editors share th ...[Read More]

Ready for EGU24?

April 8, 2024
Ready for EGU24?

Hey there, fellow earth enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into EGU24? If so, grab your virtual or physical backpacks because we’re about to embark on a journey that’s bound to be as enlightening as it is exhilarating. With its diverse program offering discussions and networking opportunities, EGU24 promises to be an enriching experience. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or a newcomer, ...[Read More]

You can be the next Early Career Scientist Representative for the NH Division!

November 20, 2023
You can be the next Early Career Scientist Representative for the NH Division!

The Division on Natural Hazards of the European Geosciences Union is looking for a new Early Career Scientist (ECS) representative (rep) and co-representative (co-rep) for the period 2024-2026. The outgoing rep (Silvia De Angeli) and co-rep (Negar Vakilifard) will be standing down officially at the EGU General Assembly 2024, so this is your opportunity to take these roles!   Why become an Ear ...[Read More]

Multiple perspectives to understand multi-hazard risks. Why is it important to meet face-to-face when we could also meet digitally?

October 16, 2023
Multiple perspectives to understand multi-hazard risks. Why is it important to meet face-to-face when we could also meet digitally?

This summer the University of Vienna has hosted an inspiring summer school on multi-hazard risk management, bringing science outreach and research closer together. In this post, Till Wenzel provides some insights about the importance of face-to-face meetings to bring together multiple perspectives and better understand multi-hazard risks.   The summer school has been organized by the Vienna I ...[Read More]

The EGU23 bucket list for Natural Hazards Early Career Scientists

April 17, 2023
The EGU23 bucket list for Natural Hazards Early Career Scientists

The European Geoscience Union (EGU) General Assembly (GA) is a precious occasion to create new connections and receive new stimuli to feed your own research, specifically for those in the early stages of their career. Nevertheless, the occasions for networking and scientific discussion can be so many, that it could be difficult to choose what to attend. As a junior researcher and early career scie ...[Read More]

Back at in-person conferencing, our experience at the EGU GA 2022

and June 20, 2022
Back at in-person conferencing, our experience at the EGU GA 2022

  As part of the NH Division blog editorial team, we, Joana and Shreya, describe our experience at the EGU General Assembly (GA) 2022 (#EGU22), held in the Austria Centre in Vienna, from May 24th-28th. It was the first hybrid conference we attended in-person after two years of the pandemic, with a footfall of more than 7,000 people and about the same number joining virtually. It was an enrich ...[Read More]