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What’s on for early career scientists at the Assembly in 2017

April 21, 2017
What’s on for early career scientists at the Assembly in 2017
Early career scientist representatives met at the EGU General Assembly in 2016. Credite: Roelof Rietbroek

This year, there’s a great line-up of early career scientist (ECS) sessions at the General Assembly. Not only that, but there are opportunities to meet those that represent you in the Union, get to know other ECS in your field, and make the most of both the scientific and social sides of the conference… Networking First up for ECS is the icebreaker event on the Sunday before the meeting, while thi ...[Read More]

Union-wide events at EGU 2017

April 13, 2017
Union-wide events at EGU 2017
There are tonnes of events which have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, at the General Assembly (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Wondering what to expect at the General Assembly this year? Here are some of the highlights: Union Symposia (US) For events which will have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, look no further than the Union Symposia.  In particular, if you want to stand up for science at a time when (some) politics seems at odds with science, come along to Union Symposia 3, Make Facts Great Again ...[Read More]

EGU 2017 General Assembly programme is now online!

March 2, 2017
EGU 2017: Registration open & townhall and splinter meeting requests
Early registration for the conference is open until 31 March 2017. You can register online on the Registration section of the General Assembly website. Credit: Plugel/EGU

The EGU General Assembly 2017 programme is available here. Take a look and – if you haven’t already – register for the conference by 16 March to make the early registration rates! Last year, we updated the scientific programme of the General Assemby and it includes Union-wide Sessions, such as Special Scientific Events (Medal Lectures, Great Debates and many more) short courses and topical meeting ...[Read More]

A first-timer’s guide to the 2017 General Assembly

January 20, 2017
A first-timer’s guide to the 2017 General Assembly
Planning your first trip to the General Assembly can be overwhelming - let us help! Credit: Credit: EGU/Pfluegl

Will this be your first time at an EGU General Assembly? With 13,650 participants in a massive venue, the conference can be a confusing and, at times, overwhelming place. To help you find your way, we have compiled an introductory handbook filled with history, presentation pointers, travel tips and a few facts about Vienna and its surroundings. Download your copy of the EGU General Assembly guide  ...[Read More]