In September 2012 Eleanor Murtagh completed a short Geology for Global Development (GfGD) placement with the international humanitarian and relief organisation CAFOD. At CAFOD, Ellie worked with Dr Kate Crowley (Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor) for a week. Here she reports on the activities she was involved in and the lessons she learnt from this experience. The importance of vocational professio ...[Read More]
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Geology for Global Development
Water Series (1): The Quantity and Quality of Groundwater
The water available in or near your home can vary dramatically over short distances. In Manchester, there is a robust supply of fresh water from the Lake District, whereas in London (only 200 miles away) the water has passed through limestone, leaving it with a cloudy taste and causing limescale build-up. Signs up on the London underground at the moment are encouraging people to save water by taki ...[Read More]
Geology for Global Development
International Day for Disaster Reduction: A Challenge to Geoscientists
Today is the start of Earth Science Week, Global Handwashing Day and the UN’s International Day for Rural Women. Tomorrow is World Food Day, and Wednesday is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. You could write a blog on any one of these, and the role good geoscience can play! Saturday, as some of you may have noticed, was the International Day for Disaster Reduction, and is ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Thursday at the 2012 General Assembly
Welcome to the fourth day of the 2012 General Assembly! Today is yet another busy day, full of events open to all Union members. Be sure to complement the information below with EGU Today, the daily newsletter of the General Assembly, available both in paper and for download here. Today features the Assembly’s second Great Debate, where big contemporary issues relevant to the EGU are broken ...[Read More]
GeoLog
The EGU Booth: new location!
This year, the EGU Booth at the General Assembly has moved: you’ll find it in Hall X (basement, Blue Level). The booth is the place to come if you’d like to meet members of EGU boards (Meet EGU), discover EGU open-access journals and find out more about EGU outreach activities, sign up for the EGU Women in Geosciences Mentoring Programme, learn how to connect with us on social media, a ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Friday at EGU GA 2011
Welcome to the last day of the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna 2011. Some union wide events of note are below. The winner of the photography competition will be announced at 12:15 in the Crystal Lounge. Home will be shown in the GeoCinema from 17:30 (for 90 minutes) and we have a chocolate and sweets stall in the Exhibition Hall. 08:30–10:20 Union Symposium. The 11 March 2011 ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Thursday at EGU GA 2011
Below are Union wide events of potential interest. Please remember that the exhbition closes this evening, photo competition voting closes at 16:00 and to post your postcards in the box at EGU Information by 18:00. 08:30–10:15 Union Symposium. The 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake in Room D. [Webstream] This late-breaking session will discuss several aspects of the 22 February 2011 Christch ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Union Wide Events at the EGU General Assembly 2011 (Part II)
This post is the partner of Union Wide Events at the EGU General Assembly 2011 (Part I). Townhall Meetings (TM) Townhall meetings are on a variety of topics this year including careers, research and women in Geosciences (TM9). They’re an opportunity to discuss topics in a bit more depth than the oral session question times allow. TM10 is associated with the late breaking session on the Japan ...[Read More]
GeoLog
EGU GA 2010 Townhall Meeting
Today (Monday 3rd May) there is a Townhall meeting on Women in Geosciences and ‘What can EGU do for Women Geoscientists?’ in Room D from 15:30, followed by a networking reception. All are welcome. The talks include: Session Introduction by Tuija I. Pulkkinen, President of EGU (15:30–15:35) Factors Influencing the Success of Women in the Geosciences: An Example from the U.S. Geological ...[Read More]
GeoLog
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 can EGU do for ...[Read More]