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The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is opening applications for its Field Schools for Teachers and its Geoscience Education Events schemes, which provide support and financial assistance for events promoting education in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Apply by 31 December 2025.
EGU’s Outreach Committee are seeking participants for the 2026 Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme and co-create a video lesson that can be used in schools.
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is excited to announce this year’s Science Journalism Fellowship awardees: Tim Hornyak, Marta Abbà, and Alejandro Munoz
Following a vote by EGU’s volunteer Council, the EGU has adopted a new comprehensive emergency support policy that will provide greater access to all EGU's scientific tools, resources and opportunities to any researcher in the Earth, planetary and spaces sciences, anywhere in the world, who is impacted by disaster, crisis or conflict.
Applications are now open for experienced attendees to apply to be a part of the EGU26 Peer Support programme. The Peer Support programme, formerly called the mentoring scheme, helps experienced attendees of the General Assembly to facilitate novice attendees in getting the most out of their experience during the week of the meeting. Submit your application by 31 March 2026.
This month for GeoTalk we were lucky enough to speak with Anjana Khatwa, the author of a new geoscience book ‘The Whispers of Rock’. Dr Anjana Khatwa is an award-winning Earth Scientist, science communicator, writer, presenter and advocate for diversity in natural heritage spaces. For over twenty years, Anjana has worked as a learning and engagement professional in the natural heritage sector on the Jurassic Coast of the UK, helping people of all backgrounds connect with the landscapes around them. …
“Heliophysics studies the Sun, its sphere of influence, and how it affects the bodies in the solar system.” – this holistic approach to understanding our space environment is at the heart of the European Heliophysics Community (EHC), an open and inclusive network of researchers across Europe (https://www.heliophysics.eu/). The EHC promotes collaborative, curiosity-driven science that explores the plasma processes shaping our heliosphere, planetary magnetospheres, and ionospheres. But what does heliophysics mean to the people driving this science forward, and why is …
During November, several important dates are recognised, including the International LGBTQIA+ in STEM Day on November 18. This month is also designated as Transgender Awareness Month, culminating in the recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance yesterday, November 20. In celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community, this blog highlights some of the activities we undertook throughout the last year. Below, you can find answers to such questions as: What are the current challenges encountered by LGBTQIA+ geoscientists? How does EGU support its …
