Vienna

EGU 2016: Getting to Vienna, getting to sleep and getting to know the city

Laura Roberts-Artal March 23, 2016

Vienna at sunsest. (Credit: Flickr user cadoc)

With the conference less than a month 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 s ...[Read More]

Townhall and Splinter Meetings at EGU 2016

Laura Roberts-Artal February 5, 2016

The Austria Vienna Centre. (Credit: Copernicus/EGU)

In addition to the wealth of scientific sessions at the General Assembly (17–22 April 2016), there is also the option to attend other meetings during EGU 2016. These include Townhall and Splinter Meetings, which are organised by conference participants. Splinter Meetings Splinter Meetings can also be organised by participants during the course of the conference and they can be public or by invita ...[Read More]

Abstract deadline for EGU 2016 fast approaching: A first-timer’s guide to the 2015 General Assembly

Laura Roberts-Artal January 8, 2016

Entrance to the Austria Center Vienna during the EGU 2014 General Assembly (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Are you considering attending the upcoming EGU General Assembly in Vienna? The conference brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences.. This year, the meeting will be held from the 17 to 22 April at the Austria Centre Vienna. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is upon us, closing next Wednesday t ...[Read More]

General Assembly 2015 – Highlights

Laura Roberts-Artal May 21, 2015

It’s been just over a month since the EGU General Assembly 2015 in Vienna. The conference this year was a great success with 4,870 oral, 8,489 poster, and 705 PICO presentations. There were 577 unique scientific sessions, complimented by an impressive 310 side events, making for an interesting and diverse programme. The conference brought together 11,837 scientists from 108 countries, 23% of ...[Read More]