call for sessions

Help shape the conference programme: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sessions at the 2019 General Assembly

Olivia Trani August 10, 2018

Inter- and transdisciplinary Sessions (ITS) at the conference aim is to foster and facilitate exchange of knowledge across scientific divisions. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pluegl)

Do you enjoy the EGU’s annual General Assembly but wish you could play a more active role in shaping the scientific programme? Now is your chance! But hurry, the session submission deadline is fast approaching. You’ve got until September 6th to propose changes. As well as the standard scientific sessions, subdivided by Programme Groups, EGU coordinates Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sessions (ITS) a ...[Read More]

Organise a short course at EGU 2019: follow this simple guide!

Olivia Trani August 3, 2018

(Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

When it comes to supercharging your scientific skills, broadening your base science communication, or picking up tips on how to boost your career, short courses can be one of the highlights of the General Assembly programme. But, did you know that any EGU member (you!) can propose a short course? You’ve got until 6 September 2018 to complete the application. This quick guide, will give you some po ...[Read More]

Shape the EGU 2019 scientific programme: The call for sessions is open!

Olivia Trani July 6, 2018

From now until 6 September 2018, take an active part in organizing the scientific programme of the conference. Credit: EGU/Foto Pflugel

Do you enjoy the EGU’s annual General Assembly but wish you could play a more active role in shaping the scientific programme? Now is your chance! From today, until 6 Sep 2018, you can suggest: Sessions (with conveners and description), Short Courses, or; Modifications to the existing skeleton programme sessions Plus from now until 18 January 2019, you can propose townhall meetings. It’s imp ...[Read More]

How to convene a session at the General Assembly… in flow charts!

Olivia Trani June 28, 2018

Help shape the General Assembly by proposing a session. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Convening a session at a conference can seem daunting, especially if you are an early career scientist (ECS) and a first-time convener. At the 2018 General Assembly, Stephanie Zihms, the Union-level ECS representative, discussed the basics of proposing, promoting and handling a session in the short course ‘How to convene a session at EGU’s General Assembly.’ In today’s post she has created s ...[Read More]