EGU General Assembly 2019

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]

June GeoRoundUp: the best of the Earth sciences from around the web

Olivia Trani July 5, 2018

An iceberg floating in Antarctica's McMurdo Sound. New research finds that Antarctica is melting faster than ever. (Credit: NASA)

Drawing inspiration from popular stories on our social media channels, as well as unique and quirky research news, this monthly column aims to bring you the best of the Earth and planetary sciences from around the web. Major story While May’s headlines may have been dominated by the Kilauea Volcano’s recent eruption in Hawaii, the science news world directed its attention to another volcanic ev ...[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]