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GeoPolicy: Scientific research in a changing European Union

Chloe Hill May 3, 2018

EGU Union Symposium. Credit: EGU / Keri McNamara

Scientific research in a changing European Union The 2018 EGU General Assembly was a huge success. Not only was it the biggest yet (with over 15,000 participants) but it also held a large variety of Short Courses, Townhalls and Union Symposia that gave the scientists attending a chance to step out of their comfort zone and learn about something other than their area of expertise. One example of su ...[Read More]

A flood of attention: extreme weather and digital media

Tim Middleton May 2, 2018

Seine river flooding near the Eiffel Tower in 2016. (Image Credit: Guilhem Vellut, Wikimedia Commons)

In June 2016, Paris was transformed. The River Seine burst its banks, submerging some of the nearby roads; floodwater lapped at the tops of street lamps and traffic lights. The event marked the the worst flooding in Paris for more than 30 years. When a flood event hits a major city, numerous researchers are keen to collect data for their work. However, Rosa Vicari, a PhD student at the the École d ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: Getting involved with policy at the 2018 General Assembly

Chloe Hill March 23, 2018

Time to get ready for the 2018 General Assembly! (Credit: EGU/Pfluegl)

The EGU General Assembly is an amazing event, not only because of its size but also due to the number of disciplines represented! This gives scientists, who are diligently focused on their specific research for the majority of the year, the chance to let loose and learn something a bit different. This year’s assembly will host a multitude of science-policy related sessions that aim to help researc ...[Read More]

Union-wide events at EGU 2018

Olivia Trani March 21, 2018

There are tonnes of events which have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, at the General Assembly (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Wondering what to expect at the General Assembly this year? Here are some of the highlights: Union Symposia (US) For events which will have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, look no further than the Union Symposia. The very first session, organized in collaboration with the European and American space agencies (ESA and NASA) will highlight observation missions focused on Earth ...[Read More]