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Chloe Hill

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Connecting scientists with policymakers, sharing #Science4Policy resources, and creating #SciPol initiatives! EGU Policy Manager. Knowledge Broker. Tasmanian living in Europe.

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Mario Scharfbillig @scharfbillig.bsky.social · May 12

We are hiring! Deadline 14 May.

This job will be a fantastic opportunity to use science to inform policymaking.

What we work on:
- protecting democracy
- fighting disinformation
- countering polarisation
- improving evidence informed policymaking

recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/1881

JRC Recruitment Portal

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · May 7

The EGU General Assembly is always one of the best weeks of my year - and 2025 was no exception ✨!

A huge thank you to everyone in the EGU's #Science4Policy Working Group and all of our other science for policy friends who contributed to the sessions and so willingly shared their expertise!

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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · May 5

We want to hear from you about EGU25!!

Thank you so much for joining us at #EGU25 - we are very keen to collect as much feedback as possible from you about every aspect of the meeting, so please fill out the #EGU25 Feedback Survey: www.egu25.eu/feedback

Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 29

Start your #Science4Policy journey by diving into the #EGU25 Short Course on how to engage with policymaking as a researcher!

The information provided will help you understand the different #Sci4Pol paths available and tips to start engaging!!

Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 28

I'm really looking forward to contributing to the #EGU25's first Union Symposium: Bridging Policy and Science for EU Disaster Preparedness!

Join us for this #Science4Policy session at 8:30 in E1 or online!

Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 26

If you're curious about what a #Science4Policy career is like, don't miss #EGU25's session on the existing pathways and opportunities!

Join an expert panel of professionals who will be sharing their tips for those who want to make this career jump!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

And of course, you can stop by the #EGU25 Science for Policy Help Desk everyday from 12:00 -13:00 at the EGU Booth!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Strengthening Policy Through Science: Insights from the Interface✨

(Friday 2 May, 8:30–10:15 & 14:00 – 15:45)

This session will highlight stories from scientists who have engaged in policy or other activities that made critical societal impacts!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨How to write a policy brief✨

(Thursday 1 May, 16:15–18:00 CEST)

During this Splinter, participants will be provided with tools to create their own policy brief and interactive exercises to work on with other attendees and the session’s leaders.

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Democracy in action: A glimpse into life inside political institutions✨

(Thursday 1 May, 10:45–12:30)

Join experts who are working within political institutions to hear about how science is used by policymakers and how legislation is made!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Have your say on policymaking: How to answer a call for evidence✨

(Wednesday 30 April, 14:00–15:45)

This Splinter Meeting will provide participants with all the information that they need to submit evidence through these policy mechanisms!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨How to translate fundamental research into societal and policy impact✨

(Wednesday 30 April, 10:45–12:30)

Join this panel discussion to learn about how individual researchers and institutions can contribute effectively to societal & policy actions!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Science for Policy 101✨

(Tuesday 29 April, 16:15–18:00)

Start your #Science4Policy journey by diving into this Short Course on the basics of policy and how to engage with it!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Climate change, morals & how people understand the politics of climate change✨

Tuesday 29 Apr, 14:00–15:45

How can scientific and government actors ensure their communications are equally meaningful and ethical? Join this Short Course to find out!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Pitch your research to a policymaker✨

(Tuesday 29 April, 10:45–12:30)

Join this session to learn about how to give an effective policy pitch and listen to examples of pitches with feedback from an expert panel!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Shaping your Science-Policy career: Pathways and opportunities✨

(Monday 28 April, 16:15–18:00)

Join this #Sci4Pol session to meet the professionals, learn about what a #Science4Policy career looks like & the types of skills that are needed!

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Your guide to science diplomacy✨

(Monday 28 April, 14:00–15:45)

Experts will introduce key #ScienceDiplomacy concepts, outline the skills required & provide practical insights on how researchers can actively participate.

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

✨Bridging Policy and Science for EU Disaster Preparedness✨

(Monday 28 April, 8:30 – 10:15)

This interactive Union Symposium will bring together the scientific and policy community, highlighting the EU’s scientific needs for disaster resilience.

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 24

Next week's #EGU25 programme has some really exciting #Science4Policy sessions that will help participants learn about how they can engage with policy!

Below are just a few highlights for you to add to your personal programme ✨🧵!

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Dr Chris Skinner FRGS @geoskinner.games · Apr 1

More games are being confirmed for the @egu.eu Geoscience Games Night!

Let me know if you are bring a game. What are you looking forward to playing? Dangers & Dwellers? Safe Haven -Landslides? Climate Tick-Tock?

Full details here: games4geoscience.wordpress.com/egu-games-da...

EGU Games Day 2025

The (unofficial) European Geoscience Union (EGU) Games Day will be April 30th 2025, at the EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria. This page provides you all the information you need. To get yoursel…

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Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Apr 1

What's life like inside the European Parliament🤔? How can scientists more effectively engage with MEPs?

Read Bianca Drepper's #GeoPolicy Blog post to learn about her week inside the Parliament with @juttapaulus.bsky.social and her team!

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GeoPolicy: A Week Inside the European Parliament – Science, Policy, and the Role of Experts

As the selected scientist in the EGU’s 2024 Science-Policy Pairing Scheme, I had the opportunity to experience life inside the European Parliament for a week with the support of Member of the European...

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Dr. Simon D. A. Clark @kelpiesi.bsky.social · Mar 25

🚨 5 days left to apply for this #Science4Policy opportunity🚨

Join myself & @chloehill.bsky.social on the @egu.eu Climate Hazards task force, & support evidence-based policy & decision-making on #ClimateChange

Deadline: 30 March

More info: www.egu.eu/news/1254/jo... #Science4Policy #SciComm

Join the EGU’s new Climate Hazard and Risk Task Force!

EGU announces 'Climate Hazard and Risk' as our new Policy Priority Area and launches an open call for members of the Climate Hazard and Risk Policy Task Force, who will develop new ways to facilitate ...

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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · Mar 23

Are you attending the #EGUGeneralAssembly for the first time? No worries! We’ve got you covered✅! This #Geoblog by Hazel Gibson shares all the tips you need to make the most of #EGU25.

👉 Check it out here: egu.eu/17SHWA
P.S. Stay tuned for further conference updates!

Image description: Attendees entering the venue with a 'Welcome' banner.With text that reads:"Your #EGU25 guide" accompanied with a checklist.

Chloe Hill @chloehill.bsky.social · Mar 19

Lots of highlights being shared by EU member state reps who were involved with the #EIPM #Science4Policy capacity building project!

From defining the problem & prioritising solutions via the development of a #Sci4Pol roadmap to strengthening knowledge functions within ministries!

Tune in below 👇

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David Mair @davidmair4.bsky.social · Mar 19

THE Science for Policy event of the spring has just kicked off in Brussels.
Streaming link here:

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