EGU WEBINARS: Digitalk: online (geo)science communication
Channel: European Geosciences Union
Date: 2021-12-15

In this Webinar, our three guest speakers tell their experiences of online geoscience communication through different platforms, such as blogs and social media. Each speaker share their top tips for starting out, the pitfalls to avoid when engaging people online, and which platforms are best to use. 

This webinar concluded with an audience Q&A.

Information on the speakers and their talks: 

- Giulia Roder, “Talks about natural hazards: the EGU blog”. The talk covers the basics of blogging including the tips to write an effective blog post. Giulia illustrates the pros & cons of using the blog as a tool for science communication through her experience as an editor for the Natural Hazards Division's EGU blog.

- Iris van Zelst, “How to start vlogging? Just do it!”. The talk will bring the audience into the vlogging world, from the preproduction, to the post production processes. Iris will share her path into vlogging about life in academia. Following her golden rules, everyone can become a vlogger. 

- Roberto Guardo, “Science communication: a (failed) plan B to the publish or perish”. Roberto is a volcanologist who developed a passion for science communication through social media. The talk will cover pros & cons of Youtube, Twitch, Instagram and other channels enriched with his personal experience. 

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