EGU General Assembly

Blogs and social media at EGU 2017 – tune in to the conference action

Laura Roberts-Artal April 4, 2017

Join the online conversation about the upcoming General Assembly, but be sure to use the official hashtag: #EGU17

With hundreds of oral presentations, PICO sessions and poster presentations taking place each day, it can be difficult to keep abreast of everything that is on offer during the General Assembly. As well as finding highlights of interesting conference papers, lectures and workshops in the daily newsletter at the General Assembly, EGU Today, you can also keep up to date with all the conference activ ...[Read More]

EGU 2017: How to make the most of your time at the General Assembly without breaking the bank

Laura Roberts-Artal March 17, 2017

It is possible to have a (scientifically) rewarding week in Vienna, without breaking the bank (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Attending a conference is not cheap, even if you’ve been lucky enough to secure some funds to help with travel, accommodation and/or registration costs. However, with a little insider knowledge from those who’ve attended the General Assembly many times before, it is possible to have a (scientifically) rewarding week in Vienna, without breaking the bank. Before you get there A sure way to save a fe ...[Read More]

EGU 2017 General Assembly programme is now online!

Laura Roberts-Artal March 2, 2017

EGU 2017: Registration open & townhall and splinter meeting requests

Early registration for the conference is open until 31 March 2017. You can register online on the Registration section of the General Assembly website. Credit: Plugel/EGU

The EGU General Assembly 2017 programme is available here. Take a look and – if you haven’t already – register for the conference by 16 March to make the early registration rates! Last year, we updated the scientific programme of the General Assemby and it includes Union-wide Sessions, such as Special Scientific Events (Medal Lectures, Great Debates and many more) short courses and topical meeting ...[Read More]

A first-timer’s guide to the 2017 General Assembly

Laura Roberts-Artal January 20, 2017

Planning your first trip to the General Assembly can be overwhelming - let us help! Credit: Credit: EGU/Pfluegl

Will this be your first time at an EGU General Assembly? With 13,650 participants in a massive venue, the conference can be a confusing and, at times, overwhelming place. To help you find your way, we have compiled an introductory handbook filled with history, presentation pointers, travel tips and a few facts about Vienna and its surroundings. Download your copy of the EGU General Assembly guide ...[Read More]