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The EGU is now accepting applications for the 2026 Science Journalism Fellowship competition. The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants receiving up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects, apply by 17 June 2026.
Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU26 was another record breaking year with an amazing 22,497 people participating in the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online!
EGU has selected 10 member-proposed, high-profile or ‘out-of-the-box’ not-for-profit activities, with high visibility and large impact to receive up to 30,000€ from the EGU Special Activity Fund.
New research shows extreme heat and humidity are already pushing Hajj pilgrims beyond survivability limits, with the greatest danger during Arafat and future pilgrimages expected to become more hazardous.
Solar storms can quietly disrupt satellites, power grids, and communication systems across the globe. After a 2022 geomagnetic event knocked out dozens of Starlink satellites, the risks are no longer hypothetical. At EGU26, scientists unveil Swarm-AWARE, a new ESA project using satellite data and machine learning to distinguish space weather signals from natural hazards, paving the way for smarter forecasting and more resilient infrastructure.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation — the AMOC — has become one of the most discussed elements of the climate system. It is often portrayed as a looming tipping point, a potential disruptor of European climate, and a symbol of the uncertainties that still surround climate projections. We spoke with Didier Swingedouw, a leading researcher in ocean–climate interactions from the CNRS and based at University of Bordeaux, who coauthored a recent work aiming to refine our understanding of how the …
No matter who you are or what your background is, if you attended EGU26, it is very likely that the EGU EDI Committee did something that you found valuable or helpful.The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee was formed in 2018, and has since then been working with EGU to promote its core values. Let’s break down how EDI shaped the experience of the latest General Assembly and what we can expect in the future! There are a lot of acronyms …
Academia is often imagined as a space driven by merit, curiosity, and scientific collaboration. Still behind publications, conferences, and research achievements, many women in STEM continue to navigate environments shaped by subtle exclusion, normalized inequalities, and power imbalances that are not always openly discussed. In Earth Sciences, where collaboration and field-based research are fundamental, conversations about gender inequality are becoming increasingly visible. However, visibility does not necessarily mean resolution. Experiences such as being underestimated, interrupted, professionally devalued, or discouraged still …
