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Conversations on a century of geoscience in Europe: Part 2

October 11, 2019
Conversations on a century of geoscience in Europe: Part 2
Image modified from Ice breaker. Credit: Jan-Marcus Nasse (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

When you think about the last century of geoscience, what comes to mind? Perhaps Alfred Wegener’s theory of continental drift? Or Inge Lehmann’s discovery of Earth’s solid inner core? Over the last 100 years, geoscientists have made incredible contributions to our understanding of the Earth, the solar system, and beyond. The science community has explored uncharted territory, challenged previously ...[Read More]

Conversations on a century of geoscience in Europe: Part 1

August 28, 2019
Conversations on a century of geoscience in Europe: Part 1
Image modified from Robberg Peninsula - a home of seals. Credit: Elizaveta Kovaleva (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

When you think about the last century of geoscience, what comes to mind? Perhaps Alfred Wegener’s theory of continental drift? Or Inge Lehmann’s discovery of Earth’s solid inner core? Over the last 100 years, geoscientists have made incredible contributions to our understanding of the Earth, the solar system, and beyond. The science community has explored uncharted territory, challenged previously ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Bárbara Ferreira – reflections on a science communication career with EGU

August 16, 2019
GeoTalk: Bárbara Ferreira – reflections on a science communication career with EGU
Meet Bárbara Ferreira, EGU’s Media and Communications Manager, who has been an integral part of the EGU since September 2011. We’ve asked her to reflect on some of her most memorable times with EGU!   

GeoTalk interviews usually feature the work of early career researchers, but this month we deviate from the standard format to speak to Bárbara Ferreira, EGU’s Media and Communications Manager. Bárbara has been an integral part of the EGU since September 2011, from coordinating science communication between the Union, journalists and the public at large, to overseeing many of EGU’s outreach activi ...[Read More]

A behind-the-scenes look at EGU’s new office

June 28, 2019
A behind-the-scenes look at EGU’s new office
Introducing the new EGU office space in Munich! In this blog post we give you a behind-the-scenes look into where the EGU Executive Office team runs their day-to-day activities (Credit: B. Ferreira/EGU).

Earlier this month, the EGU has entered a new chapter in its development by officially relocating its Executive Office – here’s your chance to take a virtual tour of the new space! The EGU Executive Office, currently staffed by seven employees (and growing!), serves as the Union’s headquarters. The office works year-round assisting the EGU membership, implementing media, communications and policy ...[Read More]