GeoLog

What’s on for young scientists at the Assembly in 2015?

Laura Roberts-Artal April 2, 2015

The YS Lounge at the 2014 General Assembly.

This year, there’s a great line-up of young scientist (YS) 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 young scientists in your field, and make the most of both the scientific and social sides of the conference… First up for young scientists is the icebreaker event on the Sunday before the meeting, wh ...[Read More]

GeoCinema at the 2015 General Assembly

Laura Roberts-Artal April 1, 2015

A taste of the scenes being showcased in GeoCinema. (Credit: To Mars)

GeoCinema is the home of geoscience films at the EGU General Assembly. This year features 36 fantastic films from across the geosciences, so you can step into some soil science, dive into deep ocean investigations, catch a glimpse of climate change research and more! GeoCinema runs almost continuously throughout the conference, with short films, documentaries and feature length productions playing ...[Read More]

Union-wide events at EGU 2015

Laura Roberts-Artal March 31, 2015

Wondering what to expect at our General Assembly this year? Here are some of the highlights: Great Debates (GDB) This year we’re holding not one, not two, but four Great Debates! The topics covered this year are varied, from: The impact on global geoscience of accelerating Asian research, through to a debate about Open Access publishing, via discussing global freshwater use and water security and ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Drumlins Clew Bay

Laura Roberts-Artal March 30, 2015

Drumlins Clew Bay Credit: Pete Coxon (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

During ice ages landscapes are sculpted by the power of advancing glaciers. From rock scratches, to changing mountains and the formation of corries, cirques and aretes, through to the formation of valleys and fjords, the effects of past glaciations are evident across the northern hemisphere landscape. Perhaps not so familiar, drumlin fields are also vestiges of the erosive power of ancient ice she ...[Read More]