Monthly news from EGU: Union elections, new science-policy report, call for Galileo Conference proposals and a job opportunity (November 2019) 3 December 2019 The November 2019 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU’s first science-policy pairing scheme held in November 28 November 2019 The scheme offered an opportunity for a member of the EGU to experience the daily work of an MEP, learn about the role of science in policymaking, and provide expertise on science-policy issues. Read more
EGU Galileo Conference programme: call for proposals 27 November 2019 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 29 February 2020. Read more
Job opportunity at the EGU Executive Office: Chief Strategy & Finance Officer 18 November 2019 We are seeking to appoint a Chief Strategy & Finance Officer to lead the development and implementation of the EGU’s strategic plan and vision, with particular responsibility for the Union’s financial security. The deadline for applications is 8 January 2020. Read more
Policy report: EGU Shaping Missions event 18 November 2019 This report summarises the key outcomes from an event the EGU hosted in Brussels, Belgium on 17 October 2019. Read more
Applications open for EGU Public Engagement Grants 2020 15 November 2019 The EGU is launching the fifth edition of its grant programme to celebrate and recognise excellent science communication in the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The deadline for applications is 15 February. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: New green initiatives, call for abstracts, awards and medals (October 2019) 4 November 2019 The October 2019 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU to offset the travel emissions of every General Assembly participant 29 October 2019 In a first for major geoscience events, the carbon dioxide emissions of every participant’s travel to and from the European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly will be offset. Read more
Shaping EU Missions: EGU’s annual science-policy event 25 October 2019 The EGU’s second annual science-policy event brought together more than 70 policymakers and geoscientists to provide feedback on the science-related themes that the European Union’s newly created Mission Boards will be addressing. Read more
2020 call for EGU Geoscience Education Field Officers 22 October 2019 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is accepting applications until 2 December from teachers wishing to become geoscience education field officers. These positions offer professional development to school teachers who have elements of geoscience in their teaching curriculum. These positions are unpaid, but expenses are provided. Read more