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First day of EGU GA 2010

Sunday 2nd May is the first day of the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010. On-site registration is available in Hall Z of the Austria Center Vienna from 12:00 to 20:00. This means you can pick up your name badge, programme USB stick and free transport pass (Monday to Friday) in advance of the start …[Read More]

GeoCinema at EGU GA 2010

This year, for the first time, we will have a GeoCinema at the EGU General Assembly. The schedule day by day is shown in the individual programme group schedules and below. Monday 10:00–10:30 Eric Sanderson pictures New York – before the City (duration: 17 minutes) 10:30–12:00 O. Borderie: Careers in Astronomy & Space (duration: 52 …[Read More]

Meet the EGU at GA 2010

A new introduction at this year’s European Geosciences Union General Assembly is the chance to meet with Division and other Major EGU Officials. This will take place at the EGU Booth, in the main entrance hall. Please come by to see your division leader, and discuss anything you want with them. Details can be found …[Read More]

Columns in EGU Today

From Dick van der Wateren and the editors of EGU Today We have recently seen the worst attack on science in ages. The hacking incident at the University of East Anglia set off a worldwide scandal, with climate scientists being accused of fraud and sceptics having a field day. Despite the complete and explicit rehabilitation …[Read More]

Webstreaming at EGU GA 2010

Several events at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly are being webstreamed this year. There is a dedicated Webstream Site. The full list of events being streamed is available at the EGU 2010 website. All press conferences will be streamed. Please visit the EGU Media Portal for further schedule information. Both Great Debates in Geosciences …[Read More]

Major Events at EGU GA 2010: Great Debates and Townhall Meetings

Continuing the theme of major events at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010: Two Great Debates Tuesday [Room D, 12:15–13:15]: GDG2 To what extent do humans impact the Earth’s climate? Thursday [Room D, 15:30–17:15]: GDG1 Getting real about energy Seven Townhall Meetings (everyone welcome!): Monday [Room D, 15:30-17:10]: TM0 Women in Geosciences and ‘What …[Read More]

Major Events at EGU 2010: Union Sessions

There are six union sessions at this year’s General Assembly: Monday [Room D, 13:30–15:00]: US2 Large Infrastructures in the Geosciences Tuesday [Room D, 13:15–15:00]: US5 Early Earth and early biosphere Wednesday [Room D, 13:30–20:00]: US1 Union Award Presentations and Medal Lectures Thursday [Room D, 13:30–15:15]: US4 History, culture, art and religion in the geosciences Friday …[Read More]

EGU 2010 Blog Roll

The European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2010 Blog Roll can be found as a new page on this blog. You can still submit your blog at the Blog Roll submission form. The Blog Roll will be updated throughout the General Assembly. By Jennifer Holden

Presenting at EGU 2010

Quite a few of the search engine terms that result in people coming to this blog involve presenting at EGU. This post will outline what’s available in the presentation rooms, pointing you to the appropriate pages on the EGU GA 2010 website. Oral Presentations The guidelines for oral presentations online. The link includes the equipment …[Read More]

Navigating your way around the General Assembly

Floorplans of the Austria Center Vienna are included in the information & schedules book that you receive during on-site registration. If you want to acquaint yourself with the layout of rooms and exhibits at EGU 2010 in advance, the Floor Plans are available online. On this page you can also find detailed plans, including numerical …[Read More]