Job opportunity: EGU26 Press Assistant (science writer) 13 November 2025 We are looking for one science communicator or science journalist with experience in science writing and an interest in learning about how large geoscientific conferences work, to join our Communications Team for the week of EGU26! This role is most appropriate for PhD candidates and recently graduated individuals, apply by 26 November 2025. Read more
EGU’s Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme 2026 – apply now to co-create a video lesson for schools! 12 November 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. Read more
EGU announces the 2026 awards and medals! 11 November 2025 The European Geosciences Union is honouring 52 people at all stages of their careers who have made substantial contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
Funding now available to host EGU-sponsored Geoscience Day 2026 public event! 10 November 2025 Apply now for up to €10,000 funding to host a Geoscience Day public event to raise awareness of the geosciences among school students, policymakers, journalists and the wider public. Deadline for applications is 19 January 2026. Read more
Vote for the next EGU President, General Secretary, Division Presidents and Early Career Scientist Union-wide Representative! 3 November 2025 From now until 25 November 2025, EGU members can vote in the Autumn 2025 EGU Election. If you are a 2025 member of the Union, you should have already received an email with a personalised voting link. Don't miss out on sharing your opinion on who should lead and shape EGU, and our activities, in the coming years! Read more
Congratulations to EGU’s 2025 Science Journalism Fellows! 30 October 2025 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is excited to announce this year’s Science Journalism Fellowship awardees: Tim Hornyak, Marta Abbà, and Alejandro Munoz Read more
EGU creates new Emergency Support policy, to provide assistance to any researcher globally affected by disaster, crisis or conflict. 29 October 2025 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. Read more
Register now for the EGU26 Peer Support programme! 28 October 2025 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. Read more
Teachers and educators: apply now for the EGU26 GIFT workshop! 27 October 2025 'Natural Hazards, Human Impact and Earth's Resources: Shaping life and Earth' will be the theme of the EGU26 Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) workshop to be held from 4-6 May 2026. Apply for your place by Friday 28 November 2025. Read more
Call for abstracts to the EGU26 General Assembly now open! 22 October 2025 The EGU General Assembly 2026 (3 - 8 May) will bring together geoscientists from all over the world for an hybrid format meeting, combining both on-site and virtual elements for posters, orals and PICO formats, in disciplines across the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Read more
