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Geosciences Column: Flooded by jargon

Rolf Hut March 28, 2019

Is it a river? A canal? A stream? And would experts and laypeople agree on what it is? Photo credit: Anna Nadolna (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

When hydrologists and people of the general public use simple water-related words, are they actually saying the same thing? While many don’t consider words like flood, river and groundwater to be very technical terms, also known as jargon, water scientists and the general public can actually have pretty different definitions. This is what a team of researchers have discovered in recent study, and ...[Read More]

What’s on for early career scientists at the Assembly in 2019

Olivia Trani March 28, 2019

Kickstart your 2019 General Assembly experience at the early career scientists (ECS) corner at the Sunday Opening Reception! Credit: EGU/Keri McNamara)

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 during the opening reception on the Sunday ...[Read More]

Advance your career at the General Assembly 2019

Olivia Trani March 27, 2019

The General Assembly offers several opportunities to advance your career in the geosciences, both in and outside of academia. (Photo credit: EGU/Kai Boggild)

Attending the EGU General Assembly offers you countless opportunities to meet scientists from all over the world, learn about the latest advances in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences, and present your research to the science community. This annual meeting is also a great chance to network, pick up tips on how to boost your career, and find job opportunities. Here are just some of the ways t ...[Read More]

Union-wide events at EGU 2019

Olivia Trani March 26, 2019

EGU 2018, (Credit: EGU/Kai Boggild)

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. The very first session celebrates 30 years of the WMO Global Atmosphere Watch Programme (US5). This session will highlight the need for, and illustrate exciting adva ...[Read More]