Welcome to the fourth day of General Assembly excitement! Once again the day is packed with great events for you to attend – be sure to complement this information with EGU Today, the daily newsletter of the General Assembly, available both in paper and for download here. Short courses! Today there’s a whole host of them, …[Read More]
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Events for Young Scientists at EGU 2013
Short Courses Demystifying Open Access – an open discussion for early career researchers tackling how OA can benefit young scientists without compromising their careers. From what it costs to publish an open access paper to how we can measure its impact, all interested scientists are invited to drop in and join us over drinks in …[Read More]
Networking Opportunities at the 2013 General Assembly
With over 10,000 scientists all in one place, there are ample opportunities to meet other researchers in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, make friends, connections and start new collaborations. Here’s a sample of some of the great networking opportunities at the General Assembly this year: The Earth Science Women’s Network (Sunday 7 April, 12:15 …[Read More]
GfGD Placement Report: Ellie Murtagh’s work with CAFOD
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. …[Read More]
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 …[Read More]
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 …[Read More]
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, …[Read More]
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 …[Read More]
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 …[Read More]
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 …[Read More]