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Bárbara Ferreira

Bárbara Ferreira was the Media and Communications Manager of the European Geosciences Union from 2011 to 2019. Bárbara has also worked as a science writer specialising in astrophysics and space sciences, producing articles for the European Space Agency and others on a freelance basis. She has a PhD in astrophysics from the University of Cambridge.

Columns in EGU Today

From Dick van der Wateren and the editors of EGU Today We have recently seen the worst attack on science in ages. The hacking incident at the University of East Anglia set off a worldwide scandal, with climate scientists being accused of fraud and sceptics having a field day. Despite the complete and explicit rehabilitation of Phil Jones et al., the impression remains that scientists are dilly-dal ...[Read More]

Webstreaming at EGU GA 2010

Several events at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly are being webstreamed this year. There is a dedicated Webstream Site. The full list of events being streamed is available at the EGU 2010 website. All press conferences will be streamed. Please visit the EGU Media Portal for further schedule information. Both Great Debates in Geosciences are being webstreamed along with the Union Aw ...[Read More]

Major Events at EGU GA 2010: Great Debates and Townhall Meetings

Continuing the theme of major events at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010: Two Great Debates Tuesday [Room D, 12:15–13:15]: GDG2 To what extent do humans impact the Earth’s climate? Thursday [Room D, 15:30–17:15]: GDG1 Getting real about energy Seven Townhall Meetings (everyone welcome!): Monday [Room D, 15:30-17:10]: TM0 Women in Geosciences and ‘What can EGU do for ...[Read More]

Major Events at EGU 2010: Union Sessions

There are six union sessions at this year’s General Assembly: Monday [Room D, 13:30–15:00]: US2 Large Infrastructures in the Geosciences Tuesday [Room D, 13:15–15:00]: US5 Early Earth and early biosphere Wednesday [Room D, 13:30–20:00]: US1 Union Award Presentations and Medal Lectures Thursday [Room D, 13:30–15:15]: US4 History, culture, art and religion in the geosciences Friday [Room D, 17 ...[Read More]