GeoLog

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]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Three coloured pools

Irene Angeluccetti February 8, 2016

Three coloured pools. Credit: Irene Angeluccetti (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

With the Imaggeo Photo Contest opening last week, what better than feature one of the 2015 competition finalists as this week’s Imaggeo on Mondays image. In this post, Irene Angeluccetti, author of the photograph, writes about the threatened ecosystem of Mono Lake. If you’ve been inspired by Irene’s photograph, why not entre the photo contest for your chance to win a free registration to the Gener ...[Read More]

Townhall and Splinter Meetings at EGU 2016

Laura Roberts-Artal February 5, 2016

The Austria Vienna Centre. (Credit: Copernicus/EGU)

In addition to the wealth of scientific sessions at the General Assembly (17–22 April 2016), there is also the option to attend other meetings during EGU 2016. These include Townhall and Splinter Meetings, which are organised by conference participants. Splinter Meetings Splinter Meetings can also be organised by participants during the course of the conference and they can be public or by invita ...[Read More]

What is in your field rucksack? A trip to Chilean Patagonia

Laura Roberts-Artal February 3, 2016

The contents of Alejandros's field bag. UVF radios to keep in contact with team surveying are Alejandro's essentials.

Inspired by a post on Lifehacker on what your average geologist carries in their rucksack/backpack, we’ve put together a few blog posts showcasing what a range of our EGU members carry in their bags whilst in the field! Of course, fieldwork in Northern Europe vs. research in Australia is very different, think only of the weather! The same is true if you’ve been embarked on research in the Arctic v ...[Read More]