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GeoPolicy: Living in a post-factual society and why it’s more important than ever for scientists to engage

October 19, 2016
GeoPolicy: Living in a post-factual society and why it’s more important than ever for scientists to engage
The 2nd International Network on Government Science Advice (INGSA) Conference. Science and Policy Making: towards a new dialogue. Booklet cover.

Last week, the EGU Science Policy Fellow packed her bags and flew to Brussels. Now this wasn’t to sample some of the fine beers Belgium has to offer, but to attend the 2nd International Network on Government Science Advice (INGSA) Conference. This conference, co-organised by INGSA and the European Commission, aimed to discuss the major principles needed for effective science advice to governments, ...[Read More]

Educators: Apply now to take part in the 2017 GIFT workshop!

October 5, 2016

The General Assembly is not only for researchers but for teachers and educators with an interest in the geosciences also. Every year the Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) is organised by the EGU Committee on Education to bring first class science closer to primary and high school teachers. The topic of the 2017 edition of GIFT is ‘The Mediterranean’. This year’s workshop is co-organised ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Get involved!

September 5, 2016
Imaggeo on Mondays: Get involved!
Austria Center Vienna during EGU General Assembly 2016. Credit: Kai Boggild (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Today’s featured image is a throw back to our 2016 General Assembly! Did you enjoy this year’s 619 unique scientific sessions and 321 side events at conference? Did you know that EGU members and conference attendees can play an active role in shaping the scientific programme of the conference? It is super easy! You can suggest a session (with conveners and description), and/or modifica ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: REcycle textile posters into useful products

August 19, 2016
GeoTalk: REcycle textile posters into useful products
Breathing a longer life into your poster presentations is easy with Sandra de Vries REpost initative. Credit:REpost/Sandra de Vries

Conference posters: Most scientists spend tens (if not hundreds) of working hours perfecting their conference poster. There’s not just the science to think about, but also the design, the flow, the images, the language… The list is endless. Once complete, you print it, roll it up and feed it into the protective poster tube. Then you travel to the conference venue, whereupon you ‘compete’ with othe ...[Read More]