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GeoLog

GeoTalk: Beate Humberset

GeoTalk: Beate Humberset

In this edition of Geotalk, the regular feature were we highlight the work and achievements of early career researchers, we are talking to Beate Humberset, the winner of the Outstanding Student Poster (OSP) Award for the Solar- Terrestrial Sciences Division (ST) in 2013. In addition, Beate is the Young Scientist Representative for the ST Division so we will also touch upon her responsibilities in ...[Read More]

Four Degrees

Snacking on climate

ClimateSnack is a new initiative for early-career climate scientists around the world to improve their writing and communication skills. Snackers get to write tasty climate blogs and discuss them in a friendly and interactive environment. Marion talked to three members of the Imperial College London group for the latest issue of GeoQ! Good written and oral communication skills are quickly becoming ...[Read More]

Geology for Global Development

Blog Competition (1st Prize) – Philip Irwin: In Unity We Trust

For our Blog Competition 2013, we asked for people to submit articles addressing one of two topics. Philip Irwin’s article makes an argument for the inclusion of development education in geoscience courses, and it won first prize in its category.  Philip did BSc Geology at Durham University where he developed an interest in environmental hazards.  He then spent some time travelling to places ...[Read More]

GeoLog

Publish or perish? Or is publishing perishing? Reflections from a Great Debate at EGU26

Publish or perish? Or is publishing perishing? Reflections from a Great Debate at EGU26

There’s a particular kind of energy you get in a conference room when something is about to matter. You can feel it before anything starts: chairs filling quickly, people sitting closer than usual, no polite gaps left between strangers. This was the case for the Great Debate on The future of scientific publishing: do we need scientific publishing? at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly ...[Read More]

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Atmospheric Sciences

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

The Invisible Chemistry of Life: Jonathan Williams and the Language of the Air Around Us

Prof. Jonathan Williams is an atmospheric chemist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, where he leads research into volatile organic compounds — the invisible molecules emitted by forests, cities, people, and everything in between. His work spans the Amazon rainforest to cinema audiences, from elderflower blossoms to the breath of cities. Chemist by Chance, Then by Choice J ...[Read More]

GeoLog

What’s on at EGU26: highlights from the Outreach and Education Committees

What’s on at EGU26: highlights from the Outreach and Education Committees

There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]

GeoLog

What’s on at EGU26: highlights from the Publications Committee!

What’s on at EGU26: highlights from the Publications Committee!

There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

EGU GMPV Division is looking for a new Blog Editor-in-Chief!

EGU GMPV Division is looking for a new Blog Editor-in-Chief!

Are you an Early Career Scientist passionate about Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology, or Volcanology? Do you thrive on connecting with fellow scientists and sharing discoveries with the world? The GMPV division of the EGU invites you to become our next Editor-in-Chief and inspire our blog community. The GMPV Blog is a vibrant platform showcasing scientific breakthroughs, engaging interviews, fea ...[Read More]

GeoLog

The Neurodivergent Guide to the EGU General Assembly: Tips and tricks to improve your experience

The Neurodivergent Guide to the EGU General Assembly: Tips and tricks to improve your experience

What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the concept that individuals experience the world, process information, function and communicate in diverse ways; there is no ‘default’ way of thinking. As a framework it supports the self-advocacy of people who face obstacles due to their needs not being considered in the design of environments and systems. Such individuals think and experienc ...[Read More]

GeoLog

How to make your EGU26 presentation accessible!

How to make your EGU26 presentation accessible!

Most people spend a lot of time and effort making their presentation engaging and impactful, but how much time do you spend making sure it is accessible!? An accessible presentation takes into account the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the audience, to support a better understanding of the message and information you are trying to share. This is particularly important for scientific research ...[Read More]