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Gillian D'Souza

Gillian D’Souza is Media and Communications Officer of the European Geosciences Union. She oversees the Union's blog writing, press interactions and external communication. She has been a science writer on various subjects including health and the environment for close to a decade, and has an M.Sc. in Food Microbiology and Biochemistry from Mumbai, India.

How to EGU22: Answers to your ‘COVID-19 what ifs’ at EGU22

How to EGU22: Answers to your ‘COVID-19 what ifs’ at EGU22

Only a few days to go until EGU22, our first ever hybrid meeting, and the first time we’re back on-site in Vienna after two years! While some of you will be joining us virtually, our in-person attendees may be wondering what to do if they feel unwell or test positive for COVID-19 during EGU22. We understand that even reading about this can cause ample anxiety or stress, but knowledge is power, rem ...[Read More]

How to EGU22: The EGU Code of Conduct

How to EGU22: The EGU Code of Conduct

Less than one week to go for EGU’s General Assembly #EGU22, taking place between 23 and 27 May 2022! As we ready our calendars to make the most of the conference week, we’d like to remind our community that EGU is strongly committed to the principles of inclusivity and diversity and we require our members and attendees to treat each other with basic courtesy and respect. This is why yo ...[Read More]

How to EGU22: top 10 tips for participants to get the most out of EGU22!

How to EGU22: top 10 tips for participants to get the most out of EGU22!

EGU’s General Assembly continues to adapt and evolve to make our annual conference accessible to all. This year, EGU22 will for the very first time be a hybrid conference, which means new ways of learning and networking for us all! Many Networking and Session conveners will be learning right along with you, and our conference organiser Copernicus has been busy preparing as much as possible t ...[Read More]

How to EGU22: Five ways you can help us make a greener EGU22!

How to EGU22: Five ways you can help us make a greener EGU22!

For several years, EGU has committed – both in terms of resources and research – to helping to create a cleaner and greener environment. As our biggest event of the year (EGU22) soon approaches, nearly 10,000 people are expected to travel to Vienna for the week-long conference. An event of this scale can of course impact the environment any number of ways. The good news? Even the small ...[Read More]