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Accessibility at the General Assembly 2019

Olivia Trani March 22, 2019

It’s important to the EGU that scientists are able to attend and enjoy this annual meeting to the fullest! Here are a few of the ways EGU’s annual meeting strives to accommodate our diverse community of geoscientists. (Photo credit: EGU / Kai Boggild)

In just a couple of weeks, thousands of geoscience professionals from around the world will convene in Vienna, Austria to take part in the EGU General Assembly, the largest geoscience conference in Europe! It’s important to the EGU that scientists are able to attend and enjoy this annual meeting to the fullest. Here are a few of the ways EGU’s annual meeting strives to accommodate our diverse comm ...[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]

Short courses at EGU 2019

Olivia Trani March 20, 2019

There are many short courses to choose from at EGU 2019! (Credit: EGU/Kai Boggild)

At this year’s General Assembly there are loads of short courses to choose from for broadening your expertise. You can supercharge your scientific skills, broaden your base in science communication and pick up tips on how to boost your career – be it in academia or outside. There is also a course aimed at making your time at the conference easier – be sure to take part, especially if it is your fi ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Northern lights in northern Norway

Rita Nogherotto March 18, 2019

Northern lights in northern Norway. Credit: Rita Nogherotto (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Northern lights in Tromsø, displaying the collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun which penetrate the earth’s magnetic shield and strike atoms and molecules in our atmosphere. Collisions excite the atoms causing electrons to move to higher-energy orbits, further away from the nucleus. When electrons move back to lower-energy orbits, they release particles of light call ...[Read More]