Nominate candidates for EGU awards and medals by 15 June 8 May 2017 Every year, the EGU honours individuals for their contributions to the Earth, planetary and space sciences. EGU members are kindly asked to submit their nominations for all EGU 2018 medals and awards by 15 June 2017. Read more
Thank you for making the EGU 2017 General Assembly a success 3 May 2017 Last week (23–28 April), the EGU had the pleasure to host 14,500 participants at the EGU 2017 General Assembly in Vienna. This was a record-breaking meeting, with close to 17,500 oral, poster and PICO presentations, and over 1000 sessions and side events. For making the meeting a success, the EGU would like to thank all participants, as well as everyone involved in the organisation of the meeting: conveners, members of the EGU Programme Committee, Copernicus Meetings, conference assistants, and ACV and EGU office staff. We especially thank Gerrit de Rooij, the EGU Programme Committee Chair for the past three years, and welcome Susanne Buiter, who is now Chair of the Programme Committee. Read more
News from the EGU: EGU 2017 roundup, competition winners (April 2017) 2 May 2017 The April 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU 2017 Public Engagement Grants awarded to Martin Archer and Tero Mielonen 28 April 2017 The EGU Outreach Committee has named Martin Archer and Tero Mielonen as the winners of the 2017 EGU Public Engagement Grants competition. Read more
Coral reefs struggle to keep up with rising seas, leave coastal communities at risk Press release 20 April 2017 In the first ecosystem-wide study of changing sea depths at five large coral reef tracts in Florida, the Caribbean and Hawai’i, researchers found the sea floor is eroding in all five places, and the reefs cannot keep pace with sea level rise. As a result, coastal communities protected by the reefs are facing increased risks from storms, waves and erosion. The study, by a US Geological Survey team, is published today (20 April) in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union. Read more
EGU 2017 General Assembly media advisory 4 – Press conferences live stream, on-site registration Press release 19 April 2017 Next week (23–28 April), some 14,000 scientists will gather in Vienna for the 2017 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). The meeting that provides an opportunity for journalists to hear about the latest research in the Earth and space sciences and to talk to scientists from all over the world. The press conference programme includes presentations on Cassini’s grand finale, food security, and screaming clouds, among other topics. Interested journalists can register on-site, free of charge, during the meeting. Those who cannot make it to Vienna can watch press conferences remotely through live-streaming links. Read more
News from the EGU: EGU17 programme, March for Science (March 2017) 30 March 2017 The March 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU endorses March for Science 24 March 2017 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now an official supporter of the March for Science. This global movement will culminate with a march on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, in Washington DC. On the same day, hundreds of satellite marches will take place around the world, including in Vienna, the day before the EGU General Assembly starts in the Austrian capital. Read more
EGU 2017 General Assembly media advisory 3 – Press conference schedule, online registration closing tomorrow Press release 16 March 2017 The schedule of press conferences at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now available. It includes presentations on Cassini’s grand finale, food security, and screaming clouds, among other topics. The EGU General Assembly also features a Union session on how scientists can stand up for science, and debates on global opportunities and threats from Arctic environmental changes, on the 2°C climate target, and on great extinctions. The meeting is taking place on 23–28 April at the Austria Center Vienna and is expected to attract more than 14,000 scientists from around the world. Journalists interested in attending should register online by Sunday. Read more
EGU 2017 General Assembly media advisory 2 – Meeting programme online, provisional press conference topics Press release 1 March 2017 The programme for the 2017 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now online. The meeting, which this year is anticipated to attract over 14,000 scientists, provides an opportunity for journalists to hear about the latest research in the Earth and space sciences and to talk to scientists from all over the world. This year’s conference features a Union session on how scientists can stand up for science, and debates on global opportunities and threats from Arctic environmental changes, on the 2°C climate target, and on great extinctions. Press conferences include presentations on the polar regions, cities’ resilience to a changing climate, and the future of food and drink, among other topics. The meeting is taking place on 23–28 April in Vienna, Austria, at the Austria Center Vienna. Read more
News from the EGU: Alpine snow, photo competition, mentoring (February 2017) 27 February 2017 The February 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Editorial malpractice in two EGU journals (SOIL and SE) detected for one editor, others cleared 27 February 2017 EGU and Copernicus Publications recently detected a case of scientific malpractice by a topical editor of two of their journals, SOIL and Solid Earth (SE). EGU, Copernicus and the executive editors of the affected journals took prompt action by informing the community, and the editor has stepped down. We are now making data from editor and referee reports for the editor in question public, as well as for seven more soil scientists who have reviewed for EGU–Copernicus journals. The data reveal only one editor manipulated citations. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 20 February 2017 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
Applications open for the EGU General Assembly Mentoring Programme 17 February 2017 For the first time, 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. The programme promises to be a rewarding experience for both mentees and mentors, so do consider signing up. Read more
Less snow and a shorter ski season in the Alps Press release 16 February 2017 After long-awaited snowfall in January, parts of the Alps are now covered with fresh powder and happy skiers. But the Swiss side of the iconic mountain range had the driest December since record-keeping began over 150 years ago, and 2016 was the third year in a row with scarce snow over the Christmas period. A study published today in The Cryosphere shows bare Alpine slopes could be a much more common sight in the future. Read more
Register to attend the EGU 2017 General Assembly 7 February 2017 The EGU 2017 General Assembly (23–28 April, Vienna, Austria) will bring together over 14,000 scientists, exhibitors and journalists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The early registration deadline is 16 March. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 3 February 2017 The EGU Outreach Committee promotes the Earth, planetary and space sciences and the activities of the EGU among scientists, the non-scientific public, policymakers and all other interested individuals and organisations. The Committee seeks 1-2 new members to help further its programme. Read more
News from the EGU: grants, job, EGU17 (January 2017) 27 January 2017 The January 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Imaggeo Photo Competition 25 January 2017 The eight annual EGU photo competition opens on 1 February. Up until 1 March, every participant pre-registered for the General Assembly can submit up three original photos and one moving image on any broad theme related to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
Communicate Your Science Video Competition 18 January 2017 Want to communicate your research to a wider audience and try your hand at video production? Now’s your chance! Early career scientists pre-registered for the EGU General Assembly are invited to take part in the EGU’s Communicate Your Science Video Competition. The deadline is 26 February 2017. Read more