virtual fieldwork

Immersive virtual reality for engaging students and the public in geological surveys – an EGU Public Engagement Grant project

GeoVires Team December 8, 2023

Why choose immersive virtual reality for teaching and learning about volcanoes? This is a common question that arises when approaching this modern way to explore volcanoes. The answer is clear to those accustomed to working in these captivating regions. Traditional approaches to reaching volcanic areas are fraught with challenges (danger, complex logistics, and high costs). …[Read More]

Whats on at #vEGU21: Jobs and Careers!

Jenny Turton, Meriel Bittner and Shreya Arora April 13, 2021

Attending conferences is a great way to widen your network, meet potential future employers and boost your skills. At vEGU21, we are bringing some of the career networking opportunities to you, in the comfort of your own home. Career development short courses Careers inside and outside of academia: a panel discussion. In this panel …[Read More]

Whats on at #vEGU21: getting creative with the Kids Art activity!

Jenny Turton, Valeria Cigala and Ira Didenkulova April 8, 2021

Alongside our regular scientific offer during the two weeks of #vEGU21, we are very excited to announce the return of one of our most popular parallel events – the EGU Kids’ Art initiative! Read on to find out how your kids can get into our Kids Art Online Hall of Fame… This year the …[Read More]

#shareEGU20: getting creative with the Kids Art activity!

Hazel Gibson May 2, 2020

Alongside the regular scientific offer, some of our members have very kindly agreed to run activities online, so keep an eye out for them during the week! Today we are sharing Emily Mason and Maike Neuland’s digital version of the Kids’ Art Competition, read on to find out how you can get into our Kids …[Read More]

#shareEGU20: the Data Help Desk and VR Outcrops!

Hazel Gibson April 30, 2020

Alongside the regular scientific offer, some of our members have very kindly agreed to run activities online, so keep an eye out for them during the week! Today we focus on the digital Data Help Desk and a guide to VR and Virtual Outcrops. Do you have data-related questions? Are you looking to make …[Read More]