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Articles | Volume 9, issue 3
Articles | Volume 9, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-345-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-345-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 9, issue 3
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17 Aug 2026
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Towards family-friendly conferences: results from a first survey in the geosciences

Elena Päffgen, Lisa Schielicke, and Leonie Esters

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This manuscript gives insight into barriers and difficulties faced by parents in academia wanting to participate in conferences, laying the foundation for dialogue between parents and conference organizers.
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Balancing academic careers and family responsibilities presents significant challenges, particularly for early-career researchers attending conferences. These events are essential for professional development but often create logistical difficulties for parents. Based on a survey of geoscientists, we show that parents require more support and non-parents largely approve of family-friendly measures. We provide practical guidelines to help conference organizers support researchers with families.
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