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The many ways of using art for science education: by artist and illustrator Heike Jane Zimmermann

January 26, 2024
The many ways of using art for science education: by artist and illustrator Heike Jane Zimmermann
Nina and Berry sculptures by Heike Jane Zimmermann

This week – on 24 January – the world observed the International Day of Education. At EGU, it felt like the perfect time for us to explore the intersection of science and art, and how they can be used in creative ways to educate and inform people regardless of their age and background. I spoke to Heike Jane Zimmermann who is an illustrator and sculptor with a particular passion for eco ...[Read More]

Learning from EGU’s first Peer Review Training: In conversation with Kifle Aregahegn

and November 15, 2023
Learning from EGU’s first Peer Review Training: In conversation with Kifle Aregahegn
Daniel Wasner (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

For the first time, EGU organized a Peer Review Training in September and October this year. It was attended by 50 participants, most of whom were early career scientists with little to no background in the peer review process. The training comprised three online sessions and an at-home exercise of reviewing real manuscripts. And of course, with feedback being key in such trainings, all participan ...[Read More]

Can anyone engage in geoscience outreach or does it take certain skills?

September 1, 2023
Can anyone engage in geoscience outreach or does it take certain skills?
Students from the secondary school of Nisyros guided in Stefanos crater by Evi Nomikou

On 20 October 2023, a team of geoscientists will host EGU’s Geoscience Day in Santorini and Nisyros (Greece) with a diverse audience: 60 young students from Nisyros Elementary School, 120 students from the Vocational High School of Santorini, educators, local journalists and representatives of the tourism industry. With such a mixed group of attendees, one might expect unique challenges that ...[Read More]

Five resources to up your knowledge of (and appreciate) our oceans

June 9, 2023
Five resources to up your knowledge of (and appreciate) our oceans
Credit: Valerio Acocella (from imaggeo.egu.eu)

Yesterday (8 June) was globally observed as World Oceans Day. The United Nations announced that it is joining forces with decision-makers, indigenous leaders, scientists, private sector executives, civil society, celebrities, and youth activists to put the ocean first. This year’s theme is “Planet Ocean: tides are changing,” to encourage everyone – whether as individuals or groups – to respect the ...[Read More]