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Laura Roberts-Artal

Laura Roberts Artal is the Outreach and Dissemination Manager at The Water Innovation Hub (University of Sheffield). Laura also volunteers as the Associate Director of Communications for Geology for Global Development. She has also held a role in industry as Marketing Manager for PDS Ava (part of PDS Group). Laura was the Communications Officer at the European Geosciences Union from the summer of 2014 to the end of 2017. Laura is a geologist by training and holds a PhD in palaeomagnetism from the University of Liverpool. She tweets at @LauRob85.

Imaggeo on Mondays: Smoking mountain top

December 18, 2017
Imaggeo on Mondays: Smoking mountain top
Smoking mountain top . Credit: Daniela Domeisen (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Japan’s northernmost, second largest and least developed island, Hokkaido, is famous for its unspoilt nature. Harsh, cold and snowy winters make way for pleasant summers, which allow tourists and locals to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, year-round, in the island’s six protected areas. The largest of the natural parks is Daisetsuzan: known for it’s wilderness and volcanoes. It is formed by ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Maribel García-Ibáñez, Early Career Scientist Representative

December 15, 2017
GeoTalk: Maribel García-Ibáñez, Early Career Scientist Representative
Meet Maribel García-Ibáñez, the current ECS Representative for the Ocean Science Division. Credit: Maribel García-Ibáñez

In addition to the usual GeoTalk interviews, were we highlight the work and achievements of early career researchers, this month we’ll also introduce one of the (outgoing) Division early career scientist representatives (ECS). The representatives are responsible for ensuring that the voice of EGU ECS membership is heard. From organising short courses during the General Assembly, through to running ...[Read More]

Arts and culture at EGU 2018

December 13, 2017
Arts and culture at EGU 2018
You might ask: what on Earth do poetry, music and cartoons have to do with science? Credit: ErrantScience.

As well as a stimulating scientific programme (remember the call-for-abstracts is currently open!), the upcoming General Assembly will also feature exciting cultural activities. Read on for a whistle-stop tour of what to expect, and of course, stay tuned to our social media channels, and follow the official hashtag (#EGU18) for more information on the run-up to the conference. A poet in residence ...[Read More]

EGU 2018: Registration open

December 7, 2017
EGU 2018: Registration open
Register early for EGU 2018 to make the most of our early-bird rates. Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl).

The EGU General Assembly brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting that covers all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The conference is taking place in Vienna on 8–13 April 2018, providing an opportunity for both established scientists and early career researchers to present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of the geoscie ...[Read More]