Accessibility and inclusivity at EGU

EGU25’s Code of Conduct: standards of behaviour for all our participants

Hazel Gibson March 27, 2025

Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegel.

Are you ready?! EGU25, Europe’s biggest meeting for Earth, planetary and space science research, is now just under a month away! But even sooner than that you only have a few days left to grab your Early Bird rates for registration. If you have already booked your registration you will probably have noticed that by purchasing your registration to participate in EGU25 you will also have agree ...[Read More]

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

Asmae Ourkiya February 7, 2025

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

Asmae Ourkiya December 13, 2024

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

Ingrid Anell November 22, 2024

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]