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The 46th Ottawa Gem and Mineral Show

A few weeks ago I went to the 46th annual Ottawa Gem and Mineral show. I have always been a dedicated mineral and fossil collector and shows like this allow me to indulge my inner collector and drool over all the fantastic specimens. I have been to a lot of shows, all local such as …[Read More]

Guilty: L’Aquila Earthquake Scientists Sentenced to 6 Years Imprisonment

As a young scientist undertaking research into natural hazards and disaster reduction, I found the decision yesterday to find a number of scientists guilty of manslaughter very worrying. The case against the scientists is centred on the L’Aquila earthquake of 2009 and argues that they were guilty of providing “inexact, incomplete and contradictory” information. There is helpful analysis and descriptions …[Read More]

Top Travel Tips (6) – Daniel Sharpe

Over the summer we published a very popular series of posts outlining some Top Travel Tips to help those undertaking mapping projects, fieldwork or research visits overseas. We’ve had helpful posts from those who have spent time in various parts of Africa, Bangladesh, and Chile. Good preparation is essential to get the most out of overseas work. It helps our work …[Read More]

Perspectives from EGU GA 2011 (6)

This year on the EGU General Assembly blog there will be guest posts from participants about their research and their impressions of sessions. These are personal points of view not EGU corporate views. If you would like to contribute a research or session viewpoint, please email us. This perspective from the European Geosciences Union General …[Read More]

Navigating geoscience conferences as a neurodivergent attendee: Stories and strategies

People with backpacks stand at a conference booth under a banner reading Equality Diversity, and Inclusion. They are looking at a digital screen and a colourful flag.

The reflections below were composed EU’s Neurodiversity Network following the EGU26 Short Course  “How to navigate EGU as a neurodivergent participant”.  The term “neurodivergent” refers to individuals who think, communicate, function, and experience the world in ways that do not conform with societal norms. It includes, for example, autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and dyspraxic individuals. Large …[Read More]