Early Career Scientists

The benefits of online writing retreats in these weird times

Mathew Stiller-Reeve July 17, 2020

Photo from an online writing retreat with PhD students and early career scientists from The National Graduate School in Infection Biology and Antimicrobials in Norway, by Mathew Stiller-Reeve.

The world shut down due to COVID-19, but PhDs did not. During these unfamiliar times, most PhD students have found themselves working from home trying more than ever to write as much as possible. Over the past few of months, I have led several online writing retreats in collaboration with doctoral research schools and universities in Norway. They seem to have been very successful to help PhD’s wi ...[Read More]

New EGU webinar: Careers outside Academia

Hazel Gibson July 1, 2020

The first EGU Webinar: EGU journals: open access publishing, public peer review and the new EGUsphere

Last week EGU hosted the second of our official quarterly webinar series, on Careers outside Academia. Up to 70% of scientists will transition to careers outside of academia after their PhD. Transferable scientific skills and knowledge are becoming progressively valued in non-academic job sectors. However, navigating job opportunities and transitioning to different career paths can be difficult. T ...[Read More]

EGU awards and medals, a nominators guide by Malcolm Hart.

Malcolm Hart June 12, 2020

Some of EGU awards and medals at the EGU 2016 Awards Ceremony. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Many scientific societies and similar organisations make awards on an annual or regular basis. It is one way of recognising a distinguished career, contribution to the community, etc., or providing a boost to the development of an Early Career Scientist. In the case of EGU, all awardees are expected to give a presentation of their work; it is a way of generating a stimulating programme at the Annu ...[Read More]

#shareEGU20: #shareEGUartKIDS Hall of Fame – Volcanic Paint 2020!

Emily Mason and Maike Neuland May 8, 2020

This years Kid's Art theme is Volcanic Paint! Image created by Maike Neuland.

The EGU Kids Art activity normally happens in person in the creche at the conference centre during the general assembly (GA). We decided at the GA last year that the theme would be Volcanic Paint! Maike and I decided to move the activity online to hopefully bring a smile to a few of your faces – I know it has been bringing a smile to my face every day for the last week or so. We wanted to share as ...[Read More]