Vienna

In Vienna for the weekend? Here’s a taste of what’s on offer…

Laura Roberts-Artal April 28, 2017

Vienna’s Prater Park. Credit: Andreallrns, Wikimendia Commons

The General Assembly has come to an end, with only a few days left to go. Many of the participants will make their way home over the weekend, but if you’ve chosen to stay on for a little longer, then this list of cultural activities and things to do in Vienna might just be the ticket! Liechtenstein Castle and Seegrotte Mines Take a train to Mödling and take a bus to visit the former residence of t ...[Read More]

At the Assembly 2017: Monday highlights

Laura Roberts-Artal April 24, 2017

Welcome to the 2017 General Assembly.

Welcome to the 2017 General Assembly! This is the first full day of sessions and there’s a feast of them to choose from. Every day we’ll be sharing some super sessions and events at EGU 2017 here on GeoLog and you can complement this information with EGU Today, the daily newsletter of the General Assembly. Of particular importance today is the Union’s Plenary Meeting (UMI0) at 12:15 in Room E1 – i ...[Read More]

EGU 2017: Getting to Vienna, getting to sleep and getting to know the city

Laura Roberts-Artal April 6, 2017

Vienna Cathedral. Credit: Domeckopol (distributed via pixabay.com)

With the conference only a few weeks away here is a brief, and by no means comprehensive, introduction of how to get to Vienna and what to do when you’re there! Getting here Vienna’s International Airport is served by many of the major European airlines. If you would like to consider overland you’ll find more information on the General Assembly website. And, if you haven’t seen it already, make su ...[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]