Talking to people about their work is always an EGU highlight for me. Being able to nerd out about rivers, rocks, big research vessels crossing the Arctic, maps, mountains anywhere in the solar system, or even beyond? Yes, please! However, while those topics are the things of dreams for me (and I dare to say many other EGU-goers), that enthusiasm isn’t always a given once we leave the confer ...[Read More]
Every year at the General Assembly hundreds of students and PhD candidates present their research with a lot of time and effort going into preparing these presentations. With the aim to further improve the overall quality of poster presentations and more importantly, to encourage Early Career Scientists to present their work in the form of a poster, the Outstanding Student Presentations, or OSP Aw ...[Read More]
At EGU we take our science seriously, but we also value creativity and the role it plays in all aspects of being a researcher, from designing your study to science communication! The EGU26 General Assembly offers plenty of avenues for creativity in every way, shape and form. If you’re keen to indulge your creative side or curious about the possible intersections between science and art, look no fu ...[Read More]
There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]
There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]
There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]
Early Career Scientists (ECS) – defined as a student, a PhD candidate, or a practising scientist who received their highest certificate (e.g. BSc, MSc or PhD) within the past seven years – compose about half of EGU’s members. Many of the sessions and events throughout the Assembly are built with our ECS attendees in mind, from introducing you to the Assembly and the Union as a whole or the numerou ...[Read More]
Each year, the EGU General Assembly offers a diverse programme of scientific and skills-focused sessions where participants can explore new research, grow their network, broaden their expertise, and build new skills. Among these are sessions that focus on science for policy, showcasing how researchers can start engaging in policymaking, connect with decision-makers, and create policy impact. This ...[Read More]
Most people spend a lot of time and effort making their presentation engaging and impactful, but how much time do you spend making sure it is accessible!? An accessible presentation takes into account the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the audience, to support a better understanding of the message and information you are trying to share. This is particularly important for scientific research ...[Read More]
Are you ready?! EGU26, Europe’s biggest meeting for Earth, planetary and space science research, is now just over a month away! But even sooner than that you only have two days left to grab your Early Bird rates for registration. If you have already booked your registration you will probably have noticed that by purchasing your registration to participate in EGU26 you will also have agreed t ...[Read More]