Outreach

Science communication opportunity at the EGU General Assembly: be a student reporter

Laura Roberts-Artal February 24, 2016

(Credit: EGU/Stephanie McClellan)

For the first time at the 2016 General Assembly, which is taking place in Vienna, Austria, from 17–22 April, we will be implementing a Student Reporter Programme. A team of volunteer early career researchers will report, via the Union’s social media outlets and blogs, on the findings presented at scientific sessions and press conferences during the General Assembly. What is involved in being a stu ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Roelof Rietbroek, Early Career Scientist Representative

Laura Roberts-Artal February 10, 2016

Roelof, ECS Representative for the Geodesy Division. (Credit: Roelof Rietbroek)

In addition to the usual GeoTalk interviews, were we highlight the work and achievements of early career researchers, over the next few months we’ll be introducing the Division early career scientist representatives (ECS). They are responsible for ensuring that the voice of EGU ECS membership is heard. From organising short courses during the General Assembly, through to running Division Blogs and ...[Read More]

GeoEd: For the best hands-on outreach experiences, just provide opportunities for playing!

Mirjam Glessmer January 29, 2016

Mirjam performing a demonstration in front of a group of school-aged children. (Credit: Mirjam Glessmer)

This month’s GeoEd post is brought to you by Dr. Mirjam S. Glessmer. Mirjam, is a physical oceanographer and now works as Coordinator of Teaching Innovation at Hamburg University of Technology. Mirjam blogs about her “Adventures in Teaching and Oceanography” and tweets as @meermini. Get in touch if you are interested in talking about teaching and learning in the geosciences! “For the best hands-on ...[Read More]

EGU Photo Contest 2016

Laura Roberts-Artal January 27, 2016

A selection of the best photographs uploaded to imaggeo in 2015, as voted for by our Facebook followers.

If you are pre-registered for the 2016 General Assembly (Vienna, 17 – 22 April), you can take part in our annual photo competition! Winners receive a free registration to next year’s General Assembly! The seventh annual EGU photo competition opens on 1 February. Up until 1 March, every participant pre-registered for the General Assembly can submit up three original photos and one moving image on a ...[Read More]