Policy

GeoPolicy: Science for Policy at the 2019 General Assembly!

Chloe Hill March 29, 2019

Elections of a President. Credit: the European Parliament. (Distributed via Flickr).

The EGU General Assembly is the largest geoscience meeting in Europe. Not only does it have a diverse array of sessions that you can attend within your own area of expertise but there are also thousands of sessions that will be outside of your research field, as well as sessions on topics that can be applied to a wide range of scientific divisions, jobs and industries – such as science for p ...[Read More]

Arts and Society at the General Assembly 2019

Olivia Trani March 21, 2019

Opening reception at the EGU 2018 General Assembly (Credit: EGU/Tim Middleton, modified)

As well as a stimulating scientific programme, the upcoming EGU General Assembly will also feature several sessions and events that connect science, art and the public, as well as address how the geoscience community can help address major societal challenges. Read on for a sample of what to expect at this year’s EGU meeting, and of course, stay tuned to our social media channels and follow the of ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: The importance of communicating your research with the public

Chloe Hill February 26, 2019

LEGO reenactment of Carolyn Porco's TED Talk on the Cassini mission to Saturn. Credit: Maia Weinstock (distributed via Flikr)

Science and innovation are a central priority for the European Union with the current research framework, Horizon 2020, allocating almost €80 billion to research and innovation over seven years, until 2021. It appears that policymakers are currently happy with this investment as they are looking to increase research and innovation spending to at least €100 billion in the next research funding fram ...[Read More]

EGU’s response to potential changes to the European Research Council

Chloe Hill February 11, 2019

EGU’s response to potential changes to the European Research Council. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

A major re-organisation of the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Directorate General is scheduled to take place this year with a goal to revise staff reporting procedures and increased coordination between the agencies. While improved coordination may be of benefit in some areas, concerns have been raised about the potential impact these changes may have on the European Research Counci ...[Read More]