Divisions

This page is undergoing a major revamp! EGU is constantly working to improve its presence on the internet. Many of the blogs run by the young scientists of several divisions – like this blog dedicated to young seismologist of EGU – are being combined together into one dedicated EGU blog site. The new design is electrifying. But, to view the new page, you would have to wait a few days u ...[Read More]

A message from Laura Roberts: EGU Science Communication Officer Dear EGU Young Scientist, Firstly, let me take this opportunity to introduce myself, I am Laura Roberts, the new EGU Communications Officer and I will be your point of contact in the EGU office moving forward. Preparations for the EGU 2015 General Assembly (12–17 April, Vienna, Austria) are in full swing, and there are a number of opp ...[Read More]

This blog will soon be going through a major upgrade. Here is one of last year’s post dedicated to Movember

The EGU welcomes further proposals for Topical Meetings, Training Schools and Workshops, as well as applications for EGU Sponsorship of External Meetings, for the year 2015. Successful proposals result in high-profile EGU events with financial support. Proposals for events in 2015 must be submitted by 31 December 2014 only via the online form on the EGU website (http://www.egu.eu/meetings/support- ...[Read More]

Finally some sense: Appeals court overturns manslaughter convictions of six earthquake scientists. Various news portals are reporting that the top Italian scientists had their verdict over turned, hence found not guilty! Read further here: http://news.sciencemag.org/earth/2014/11/updated-appeals-court-overturns-manslaughter-convictions-six-earthquake-scientists  

The 2014 Outstanding Student Poster Awards is awarded to Men-Andrin Meier for the poster entitled: A Filter Bank Approach to Earthquake Early Warning. Find out more in an interview with Men-Andrin on SeismoBlog.

You are invited to take part in the EGU Election Autumn 2014. You have the opportunity to vote for the next EGU Treasurer and Division Presidents. All candidates, their CVs and statements, as well as your electronic ballot paper can be found at: http://www.egu-elections.eu/d97063230e00961cbf98009c44695e80de288c037b96072/ Please note that your electronic ballot paper key is unique and it will be in ...[Read More]

The seismological community is anxious with the ongoing court proceedings against fellow Italian seismologist with regards to the 6th April 2009 L’Aquila earthquake. The news of seismologists guilty of manslaughter was major news for the entire world (e.g., BBC) and condemnation came in fast (e.g., The Guardian, EOS, AGU). Internal discussions between scientists are still very active during ...[Read More]