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Hazel Gibson

Hazel Gibson is Head of Communications at the European Geosciences Union. She oversees all the Union's communications, and also writes for the EGU's official blog, GeoLog. She has over 20 years experience in science communication with public, professional and policy audiences, and holds a PhD in Geoscience Communication and Cognition from the University of Plymouth in the UK.

What’s on at EGU25: highlights from the Outreach and Education Committees

What’s on at EGU25: highlights from the Outreach and Education Committees

There are so many great events to participate in at EGU25 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]

Get our top Outstanding Student and PhD-candidate Presentation (OSPP) tips for EGU25, from previous winners and judges!

Get our top Outstanding Student and PhD-candidate Presentation (OSPP) tips for EGU25, from previous winners and judges!

Every year at the General Assembly hundreds of students present their research with a lot of time and effort going into preparing these presentations. With the aim to further improve the overall quality of poster presentations and more importantly, to encourage Early Career Scientists to present their work in the form of a poster, the OSP Awards (as they were formerly known), were born. Since the ...[Read More]

EGU25: Get creative at the General Assembly with EGUart and more!

EGU25: Get creative at the General Assembly with EGUart and more!

At EGU we take our science seriously, but we also value creativity and the role it plays in all aspects of being a researcher, from designing your study to science communication! The EGU25 General Assembly offers plenty of avenues for creativity in every way, shape and form! If you’re keen to indulge your creative side or curious about the possible intersections between science and art, look no fu ...[Read More]

Let’s get to work: Jobs and Careers opportunities at EGU25

Let’s get to work: Jobs and Careers opportunities at EGU25

Attending conferences is a great way to widen your existing network, meet potential employers and grow your professional skills. At EGU25, there are lots of exciting and useful career networking opportunities, training and events, regardless of whether you attend virtually or on-site in Vienna!   Short Courses SC 2.4 Navigating Your Path to Mid-Career: How to become a supervisor Mon, 28 Apr, ...[Read More]

Wondering what Open Science means in practice at EGU25? Visit the Open Science & Data Help Desk!

Wondering what Open Science means in practice at EGU25? Visit the Open Science & Data Help Desk!

Trusted data propels trusted science. From crafting data management plans to using software, Earth scientists can create change that makes research more accessible and reproducible. The Open Science & Data Help Desk connects Earth science researchers and data experts – bring your questions and  join us at EGU25 in the Exhibition Hall X2 at #X208! The Open Science & Data Help Desk features ...[Read More]

Making a plan: using your EGU25 personal programme

Making a plan: using your EGU25 personal programme

The EGU25 Programme is online and hopefully by now you have found your abstract or session, so what do you do next?! This year’s scientific programme of the General Assemby includes Union-wide Sessions, such as the medal lectures, great debates, union symposia, short courses, education and outreach sessions, as well as townhall and splinter meetings, just to name a few. The Disciplinary Sessions a ...[Read More]

How to make your EGU25 presentation accessible!

How to make your EGU25 presentation accessible!

Most people spend a lot of time and effort making their presentation engaging and impactful, but how much time do you spend making sure it is accessible!? An accessible presentation takes into account the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the audience, to support a better understanding of the message and information you are trying to share. This is particularly important for scientific research ...[Read More]

Questions about accessibility at EGU25? Your guide to attending with children, special access resources and overcoming conference barriers.

Questions about accessibility at EGU25? Your guide to attending with children, special access resources and overcoming conference barriers.

The annual EGU General Assembly is a wonderful chance to gather together with friends and colleagues to discuss recent scientific work, plan new projects and develop your career, but a scientific meeting, especially one the size and length of time of the General Assembly is not an equally accessible experience for everyone. With this in mind over the years EGU have developed a range of resources a ...[Read More]