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Matthew Agius

Matthew Agius is a recent PhD graduate from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies in Ireland and is now doing research at the University of Southampton (National Oceanography Centre). His research focuses on the dynamics of the lithosphere beneath Tibet, the Central Mediterranean, and the Pacific Ocean. Matthew’s role as a young scientist representative is to promote the efforts done by young researchers and to engage in discussions that concern seismology students. You can reach Matthew via e-mail at matthew.agius@soton.ac.uk.

EGU Abstract Submission Season

EGU Abstract Submission Season

A new season just started – EGU 2017 abstract submission season! (http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/sessionprogramme). Since the 20th of October you can submit your abstracts to one or more of the many seismology sessions. Believe it or not but we counted 75 sessions that are related to seismology. Wow! We are all very excited to scroll through the programme and daydream about t ...[Read More]

Recent activities of the Seismology Division Early Career Scientists representative(s)

Recent activities of the Seismology Division Early Career Scientists representative(s)

In this blog post we highlight the work that has been done by the Early Career Scientists representatives of the Seismology Division in the last two years.  In recent years the European Geosciences Union has embarked on a mission to reach out for its numerous ‘younger’ members by giving awards to outstanding young scientists and the setting up of Early Career Scientists (ECS) representatives. The ...[Read More]

Seismology social evening at EGU

EGU GA 2016 Seismology social evening

Wondering how to spend your Wednesday night in Wien during the General Assembly? Wishing to network with your peers, both Early Career Scientists (ECS) and more experiences seismologists, in a informal setting? Then, come along to the Social Event of the Seismology Division organised by the ECS-representatives team! See you on Wednesday night, from 8pm, at Bermuda Brau!

Announcement: Seismology Workshop at EGU General Assembly

Title: The Art of Science Time: Thursday, April 21, 2016; 13:30 – 15:00  Location: EGU conference center, Room -2.61 or -2.85 (in the basement) Description: This is a workshop for professionals wishing to perfect the practical skills needed for a successful research career. In the workshop we will choose topics from the following list: choosing a research portfolio; making a workplan; mentoring an ...[Read More]

Bulgarian seismologists deploy seismic station in Antarctica

This week we caught up with Gergana Georgieva, an early career seismologist working at the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics, Sofia University. Gergana is an assistant professor, and a board member of the Bulgarian Geophysical Society. The team she is working in from Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Sofia University has recently been awarded funding from the Science Research Fund of the Bu ...[Read More]

Icequakes! Stick-Slip motion under Western Greenland

Check out this very interesting read about Icequakes, available at the Cryospheric Sciences blog page. Cryosphere is the frozen water part of the Earth system, which includes ice that is found in the ocean, such as waters surrounding Antarctica and the Arctic. Read here: Cryospheric Sciences | Image of the Week: Icequakes! Stick-Slip motion under Western Greenland

Consider this: Take your career one step further

Young scientists meeting corner at EGU General Assembly

Early Career Scientist representative for the Seismology Division Why not take your career one step further? The Seismology Division within the European Geosciences Union is looking for an enthusiastic person to take the role of Early Career Scientist representative for the young generation of seismologists. Making awesome science is very important, but the scientific community does not only need ...[Read More]

Goodnight, sleep tight.

Is this concept bed taking earthquake-safety to the next level? The fact is that an earthquake can happen at any time of day. Unfortunately, the reality is that many die trapped under the rubble of their own homes. The featured beds (shown here via YouTube) show various earthquake-proof bed designs. The beds have strong metal structures that enclose when an earthquake strikes. In case of a buildin ...[Read More]

Peer review: Single-, double-blind, or open discussion

Public, blind, or not so blind review process. Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajc1/

Within the scientific community, it is common practice that the peer-review process for a submitted article to a journal is kept anonymous. That is, only the journal Editor selects (and knows) who the referees are, usually three. This is also known as single-blind review. One of the main reason behind this custom is to allow the referees give genuine feedback, without fear of causing any personal ...[Read More]

Important upcoming deadlines for EGU 2016

As many return to their desks to continue on their research, take note of these imminent deadlines for the upcoming European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2016. Wednesday 13th of January: EGU2016 call for papers (open until 13:00 CET). Submit your short course ideas. Early Career Scientists are encouraged to run their own short courses either as individuals or as a group. Short courses are us ...[Read More]