Conferences

How to EGU22: Beyond the science – a world of networking, science for policy, mentoring, jobs and careers

Gillian D'Souza March 25, 2022

With EGU’s first hybrid General Assembly soon approaching, we’re sure you’re browsing through the conference sessions to bookmark your favourite ones. The scientific sessions are certainly amongst the highlights every year, but did you know there’s so much more you can explore during the week-long event? EGU22 has an exciting program with sessions that go beyond the science – including Early Caree ...[Read More]

Job opportunity at the EGU General Assembly: photography press assistant

Hazel Gibson February 14, 2022

Image credit: Stacy Phillips, EGU Artist (not) in Residence 2021.

We have one vacancy for a photographer with an interest in science communication to work at the press centre of the EGU22 General Assembly which will be held in Vienna, Austria and online, from 23–27 May. The successful candidate will be required to attend the General Assembly in-person in Vienna. Applications from geoscience students with experience in science communication are also very welcome. ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: What can we expect from COP26?

Chloe Hill October 22, 2021

COP25 Closing Plenary. Sunday 15th 2019. Credit: UNFCCC

The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. With the exception of 2020, COPs are held annually and provide a space for world leaders to negotiate climate policies, targets, and the next steps that need to be take to reduce global emissions. ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: How to achieve policy impact

Chloe Hill March 29, 2021

Last year, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published their Science for Policy Handbook that provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policymakers. The Handbook is divided into 19 Chapters covering different areas of science for policy as well as some of the challenges that scientists face when engaging with policy and potential solutions. This month’s GeoPo ...[Read More]