Science Communication

Job opportunity at the EGU General Assembly: photography press assistant

Hazel Gibson February 14, 2022

Image credit: Stacy Phillips, EGU Artist (not) in Residence 2021.

We have one vacancy for a photographer with an interest in science communication to work at the press centre of the EGU22 General Assembly which will be held in Vienna, Austria and online, from 23–27 May. The successful candidate will be required to attend the General Assembly in-person in Vienna. Applications from geoscience students with experience in science communication are also very welcome. ...[Read More]

Women in science: Inspiring and honest stories that call for support and change

Gillian D'Souza February 11, 2022

Credit: Sebastian Breitenbach (from imaggeo.egu.eu)

Sometimes, a simple story in a book or movie lights a spark and makes a young person curious about science. These young minds grow up dreaming to be mathematicians, scientists, doctors, engineers, technologists, and astronauts. But the road to being a woman or girl in science is rarely an easy one – even today in 2022! Despite the collective awareness of and push to break gender barriers and dispa ...[Read More]

Congratulations to the winners of the EGU Best Blog Posts of 2021

Gillian D'Souza January 21, 2022

At EGU, we like to believe that a new year is more meaningful when we pause to look back at the year gone by – just a brief glimpse to appreciate all our good work and progress! 2021 was certainly an excellent year for our blogging network at EGU. Across the EGU’s official blog, GeoLog and division blogs we had so many inspiring, thought-provoking and even entertaining posts this year. Thank you t ...[Read More]

Top 5 Gifts for Geoscientists (2021 edition!)

Hazel Gibson December 2, 2021

Well it’s that time of year again when many people start looking for seasonal gifts for their loved ones, colleagues and others, but although you may have already sorted your gift for a geoscientist, we are here to help you if you are still looking for inspiration. If you want more ideas check back on our previous gifts for geoscientists suggestions, including last year’s suggestions f ...[Read More]