EGU GA 2020

GeoTalk: Meet the EGU’s next president, Helen Glaves

Hazel Gibson March 6, 2020

Helen Glaves on the occasion of being awarded the 2016 Ian McHarg Medal (Credit: EGU/Pflugel)

GeoTalk interviews usually feature the work of early career researchers, but this month we deviate from the standard format to speak to Helen Glaves, the incoming president of the EGU. Helen has been involved with the Union for many years, also serving as Earth and Space Science Informatics Division President. Following a year as President-elect, Helen will become President at the 2021 General Ass ...[Read More]

Accessibility at EGU: Top 10 tips for visually accessible presenting – the sequel!

Hazel Gibson March 4, 2020

EGU Union Session (Credit: Kai Boggild, EGU 2017).

Do you remember a time when everyone else around you started laughing, but you didn’t notice a joke? By designing presentations that are inaccessible – either in PICO, poster or oral presentation format – sometimes people in your audience have this experience of feeling left out. Last month we posted our top 10 tips for making a presentation ‘accessible’ following the announcement that EGU ...[Read More]

Accessibility at EGU: Promoting inclusive language, an incomplete guide

Hazel Gibson February 26, 2020

Like all people, geoscientists can sometimes forget the importance of language. How scientists use language is important because it not only allows us to communicate effectively with different groups, from policymakers to concerned citizens and other researchers, but it can also influence how people respond on an emotional or personal level. The way we use language can even influence how much som ...[Read More]

Accessibility at EGU: Parenting at the General Assembly? Yes to the creche!

Hazel Gibson February 19, 2020

There is something for everyone at EGU, even showing our conference assistants how it's done! (Image provided by and posted with the permission of Clare Bond)

As part of EGU’s steps to further accessibility and inclusivity at the General Assembly, we have recently published a dedicated webpage with guidance for parents wanting to bring their children with them to Vienna. Whether you are looking for breastfeeding facilities, wondering about childcare whilst you are presenting or want to bring your 13 year old with you to the conference, this page h ...[Read More]