Education

Higher Education Resource: Sandbox Modelling for Basin Development

Simon Clark September 3, 2024

Our job: Environment by Mari Keski-Nisula via Imaggeo

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) supports bringing science into the classroom at all learning levels, from schools to universities. Since the Higher Education Teaching grant programme launched in 2020, EGU has funded 24 projects to develop useful and freely available geoscience resources to university educators. This blog is part of a series of blogs highlighting the innovative and accessible ...[Read More]

Marine Geoscience through art and storytelling: An interview with Fergus McAuliffe, winner of the EGU Geoscience Day Award

Asmae Ourkiya August 21, 2024

Burren limestone overlooking the Aran Islands on the west coast of Ireland.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Fergus McAuliffe, the Communications and Public Engagement Manager at iCRAG, University College Dublin in Ireland, to discuss his award-winning project, “Marine Geoscience for All.” During our conversation, Fergus shed light on the innovative ways his project aims to connect the public with marine geoscience through art, dialogue, storytelling, and education. Rea ...[Read More]

Higher Education Resource: River Flood Hazard Modelling & Management

Simon Clark August 16, 2024

Our job: Environment by Mari Keski-Nisula via Imaggeo

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) supports bringing science into the classroom at all learning levels, from schools to universities. Since the Higher Education Teaching Grant programme launched in 2020, EGU has funded 24 projects to develop useful and freely-available geoscience resources to university educators. This blog is part of a series of blogs highlighting the innovative and accessible ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: Your 2024 Science for Policy Summer Reading list

Chloe Hill July 26, 2024

Reading by the river Isar in Munich. Photo credit: Hazel Gibson

As the days grow warmer and you start to think about your summer holidays or field work, you might also be looking for a book or two to help you unwind! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a picnic in the park, or resting after a long day in the field, summer is the perfect backdrop for getting lost in a good read. This month’s blog post highlights several books that have been reco ...[Read More]