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1073 search results for "early career scientists"

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Hydrological Sciences

Reclaiming scientific publishing: Our duty to make science freely accessible to all

and June 2, 2026
Reclaiming scientific publishing: Our duty to make science freely accessible to all

Editor’s note: While this article explores the benefits of Diamond Open Access and critiques commercial, for-profit publishing structures, it is important to note that the European Geosciences Union (EGU) operates on a community-led, transparent, and not-for-profit Open Access model. EGU journals use Article Processing Charges (APCs) strictly to cover publishing costs and support the scientific co ...[Read More]

GeoLog

A mosaic beneath our feet? Connecting soil science and policy at EGU26

May 29, 2026
A mosaic beneath our feet? Connecting soil science and policy at EGU26

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the final day of the EGU26, I attended a Special Programme Group session of the Soil System Sciences (SSS) division on Facing the last policy challenges in the EU: How soil scientists can contribute to the demands for scientific evidence to support EU policies. The session brought together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from European institutions, including m ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

“You belong here”: reflections on gender inequality in Academia

and May 20, 2026
“You belong here”: reflections on gender inequality in Academia

Academia is often imagined as a space driven by merit, curiosity, and scientific collaboration. Still behind publications, conferences, and research achievements, many women in STEM continue to navigate environments shaped by subtle exclusion, normalized inequalities, and power imbalances that are not always openly discussed. In Earth Sciences, where collaboration and field-based research are fund ...[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

HydroTalks: Prof. Laura Richards and Ajmal Roshan on groundwater quality, arsenic, and citizen science

and May 14, 2026
HydroTalks: Prof. Laura Richards and Ajmal Roshan on groundwater quality, arsenic, and citizen science

For this month’s episode of HydroTalks, we’re thrilled to welcome Prof. Laura Richards and Ajmal Roshan. Laura is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Geochemistry at the University of Manchester. Laura is also the project lead of the AQUAROAD Programme on groundwater quality in the Global South. Ajmal is a Cookson Awardee PhD scholar, and he’s work ...[Read More]

GeoLog

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

May 6, 2026
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

April 30, 2026
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

April 22, 2026
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!

April 22, 2026
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!

April 13, 2026
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

April 8, 2026
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]