Vienna

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]

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]