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Accessibility and inclusivity at EGU

Why Earth and Space Sciences need to dismantle the cis-het-white boys’ club

February 7, 2025
Why Earth and Space Sciences need to dismantle the cis-het-white boys’ club
Picture taken by Jesse Orrico

The Earth and space sciences, like many STEM fields, have long been dominated by a narrow vision of who belongs. But the tide is turning. A 2023 workplace climate survey of Earth and space scientists highlights both the persistent barriers queer and other historically excluded scientists face and the urgent need for cultural shifts within the discipline. The data is clear: the geosciences must now ...[Read More]

Navigating visa requirements and preparing for the EGU General Assembly in Austria

December 13, 2024
Navigating visa requirements and preparing for the EGU General Assembly in Austria
Photo by Daniel Schludi

Attending the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna is an invaluable experience, where scientists, researchers, and professionals come together from all over the world to share knowledge, expand networks, and strengthen the geosciences community. However, if you’re coming from a non-EU country and require a visa, preparing for your trip may feel overwhelming. As a former visa ...[Read More]

Holding it in (the learning, not the pee) – The gendered importance of toilet breaks for geoscience students during field-courses

November 22, 2024
Holding it in (the learning, not the pee) – The gendered importance of toilet breaks for geoscience students during field-courses
Photo taken by Amy Reed

Field-based teaching is a cornerstone of geoscience education. Concepts such as scale, complexity, spatial awareness, 3D geometries, methods, skills, and techniques are inherently difficult to teach from a lecture theatre. However, achieving the benefits of field-based teaching might require a learning module not always considered as a prerequisite: planning and providing information about bathroo ...[Read More]

Creating family-friendly conferences in geosciences: a new study needs your help!

June 18, 2024
Creating family-friendly conferences in geosciences: a new study needs your help!
A parent sits with their child in a pushchair beside them during a talk at the EGU General Assembly EGU23. Permission for the photograph given by parent at the time. (Credit: Hazel Gibson, EGU)

Do you think managing a scientific career and having a family is difficult? Would you like to see more family support at conferences? So do we! ‘We’ are Lisa Schielicke, Leonie Esters, and Elena Päffgen from the Meteorological Department of the University of Bonn in Germany. Together, we are working on the project “Family-Friendly Conferences in the Geosciences” to increase ...[Read More]