Monthly news from EGU: mentoring, meetings, Anak Krakatau (January 2019) 25 January 2019 The January 2019 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU Galileo Conference: Mass extinctions, recovery and resilience 24 January 2019 The first EGU Galileo Conference of 2019 will examine all aspects of mass extinctions from deep time to the present day. It will take place on 28–31 August 2019 at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. The deadline for abstract submission is 30 April 2019. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 24 January 2019 Early career scientists (ECS) make up a significant proportion of the EGU membership and it’s important to us that your voices get heard. To make sure that happens, each division appoints an ECS representative: the vital link between the Union and the ECS membership. This year a number of divisions are looking for new representatives. Follow the link to find out more, including how to get involved. Read more
DEADLINE APPROACHING Applications open for the EGU General Assembly Mentoring Programme 23 January 2019 For the third year in a row, the EGU is offering a mentoring programme for novice conference attendees, students, and early career scientists at its annual General Assembly. The programme aims to facilitate new connections that may lead to long-term professional relationships within the Earth, planetary and space science communities. We especially encourage potential mentors to sign up and share their expertise with first-timers at the General Assembly. The deadline for applications is 31 January. Read more
Virginia Gewin, Katherine Kornei and Martha Henriques awarded EGU Science Journalism Fellowship Press release 22 January 2019 The support will allow Gewin to report on peatland restoration efforts in Scotland, Kornei to follow a team in Taiwan studying the dynamic landscape of Taroko National Park and its landslides, and Henriques to travel to several European countries to explore some of the continent’s abandoned uranium mines. Read more
Illustrator and sculptor will be artists in residence at the EGU General Assembly 2019 17 January 2019 Morgane Merlin, an environmental science PhD student and visual artist based in Alberta, Canada, and Giorgo Skretis, a visual artist and musician based in Chania, Greece, are the artists selected for a residency at the next EGU General Assembly. The meeting is taking place on 7–12 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria. Read more
Submit your images to the EGU Imaggeo Photo Competition 15 January 2019 The tenth annual EGU photo competition opens on 15 January. Up until 15 February, every participant pre-registered for the General Assembly can submit up to three original photos and one moving image on any broad theme related to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Simply upload your photos to imaggeo and choose the option to include them in the photo contest. Read more
EGU response to Indonesia’s tsunami following Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption Press release 24 December 2018 On Saturday at around 21:30 local time (15:30 CET), a tsunami struck Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, which is located between the islands of Java and Sumatra. The tsunami may have been caused by undersea landslides following the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano. EGU experts comment on the events. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: new award, funding for meetings, abstract deadline (December 2018) 20 December 2018 The December 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Submit your abstract and register for the EGU General Assembly 2019 20 December 2018 The EGU General Assembly 2019 (7–12 April, Vienna, Austria) will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The deadline for abstract submission is 10 January, 13:00 CET. Read more
EGU establishes new award for geoscience outreach and engagement 19 December 2018 The Katia and Maurice Krafft Award is the newest addition to the EGU awards and medals portfolio. The award aims to recognise researchers who have developed and implemented innovative and inclusive methods for engaging with and communicating a geoscience topic or event with a diverse audience. Read more
EGU funds over 20 training schools and conferences in 2019 18 December 2018 The EGU is contributing EUR 132,000 towards the organisation of geoscience conferences and training schools by EGU members in 2019. Read more
EGU General Assembly 2019 Media Advisory 1 – Media registration now open Press release 6 December 2018 The 2019 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) provides an opportunity for journalists to find out about the latest research in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, and to talk to researchers from all over the world. The meeting, the largest geosciences conference in Europe, is anticipated to bring together over 14,000 scientists in 2019. It runs from 7 to 12 April and is taking place at the Austria Center Vienna, in Vienna, Austria. Read more
EGU Galileo Conference programme: call for proposals 4 December 2018 The EGU is now accepting proposals for Galileo Conferences, which aim to address well-focused cutting-edge topics at the frontier of geosciences research. The conferences are informal: the state-of-the-art is outlined in keynote talks designed to trigger in-depth discussion of important aspects of the conference topic. EGU members can propose to organise a Galileo Conference and apply for funding by the end of February 2019. Read more
Results of the EGU autumn 2018 elections 3 December 2018 The results of the EGU elections are now available on the elections page of this website. Patric Jacobs was elected as the EGU Treasurer for the term 2019–2021. He will be inaugurated during the EGU plenary meeting on 8 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: New EGU19 schedule, funding, job opportunity (November 2018) 29 November 2018 The November 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
What seabirds can tell us about the tide Press release 29 November 2018 A new study published in Ocean Science shows the potential of using seabirds to measure ocean currents. Read more
Mobile-friendly websites and full-text html papers for EGU journals 22 November 2018 Copernicus Publications, who manage EGU publications, are rolling out new updates for EGU journals aimed at improving the user experience, particularly for those accessing the journal websites on a mobile device. ESurf, TC and CP have now published their first papers in full-text html, with other EGU journals following suit over the next few weeks. The HTML format makes it easier for search engines to find content on EGU journals. Importantly, it also means papers can easily be read on mobile devices since the content of the websites is responsive, adapting to the size of the screen. Read more
Policy brief: increasing collaboration between geoscience, policy and industry 16 November 2018 In this policy brief, the EGU together with the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), highlight the need for more effective collaboration between geoscience, policy and industry to meet Europe’s most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges. The document also outlines steps that can be taken to enhance collaboration between these groups, including improving science communication, creating more opportunities to network and interact, and promoting interdisciplinarity. Read more
Applications open for EGU Public Engagement Grants 2019 15 November 2018 The EGU is launching the fourth edition of its grant scheme to celebrate and recognise excellent science communication in the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The deadline for applications is 15 February. Read more