The European Geosciences Union hosts a busy digital programme throughout the year, from seminar-style Campfire events with online networking to free, half-day workshops funded by EGU and organised by our volunteer Committees. Sitting between the two are our webinars: free, community-driven events which are presented live with the recording published later on the EGU Youtube channel. Webinars are a ...[Read More]
GeoTalk: meet Robert Piotrowski, geomythologist and folklorist
Hello Robert! Thank you for joining GeoTalk. Before we turn the page, could you introduce yourself to our readers? I am an ethnologist and cultural anthropologist. I have the privilege of working in ‘Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Research into the Anthropocene’, led by Prof. Dariusz Brykała, which is part of the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation of the Polish Academy of Sciences. ...[Read More]
Rethinking Europe’s historical climate leadership in a ‘Time of Transition’
The Think2030 Dialogue Denmark was held in crucial times, since once the uncontested frontrunner in global climate governance, Europe now faces the dual challenge of renewing its leadership and maintaining competitiveness amid a shifting geopolitical and technological landscape, alongside a constantly changing multilateral world order. At a time when global competition over clean technologies, res ...[Read More]
On LGBTQIA+ Challenges and Allyship in STEM
During November, several important dates are recognised, including the International LGBTQIA+ in STEM Day on November 18. This month is also designated as Transgender Awareness Month, culminating in the recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance yesterday, November 20. In celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community, this blog highlights some of the activities we undertook throughout the last year. Be ...[Read More]