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Feeling stressed lately? The EGU ECS Working Group ‘Work-Life-Balance’ can help!

February 3, 2022
Feeling stressed lately? The EGU ECS Working Group ‘Work-Life-Balance’ can help!
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The feeling of being ‘a little out of balance’ is probably something we all encounter at some point in our lives. Stress is on the rise, with the constant pressure to ‘do something special and meaningful.’ Coping with this situation can be challenging and there is no magic recipe that fits for all. The good news is we have uncovered a few ingredients you can choose from to ...[Read More]

Sharing & talking isn’t enough – we need a change in culture around mental illness

June 12, 2019
Sharing & talking isn’t enough – we need a change in culture around mental illness
Early career scientists (ECS) demand more open and honest discussions around mental health in academia to combat stigma and create supportive environments – they also acknowledge that, while their own approaches are part of the change, assistance from the top is required as well.

The EGU Early Career Scientists’ (ECS) Great Debates offer early career scientists at the EGU General Assembly the chance to network and voice their opinions on important topics in the format of round-table discussions. At the end of the debate, each table delivers a statement that summarises the discussion and recommendations. By publishing the results, we hope to highlight some of the needs of t ...[Read More]