Thank you to all EGU volunteers who gave their time in 2025! 27 February 2026 Sharing our appreciation and gratitude with the more than 12,000 volunteers and members who generously donated their time to EGU in 2025! Read more
Job alert! Executive Assistant 25 February 2026 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to support the EGU Executive Director. Applications will be assessed from 12:00 CET on the 23 March. Read more
EGU is funding 24 training schools and member-organised topical conferences in 2026 4 February 2026 The EGU will provide funding to support the organisation of 24 geoscience conferences and training schools run by EGU members in 2026. These events are proposed by EGU members from all career stages, and will be hosted in locations all over the world. Read more
How social media data and analytics are informing disaster management research Press release 28 January 2026 Social media data are increasingly being analysed to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. A new comprehensive NHESS review examines how such data are being used in disaster management research. Read more
Data portrait artist and mixed-media visual artist chosen as artists in residence for the EGU26 General Assembly 27 January 2026 Núria Altimir, a data visualization and data portrait artist, and Fabian Wadsworth, a mixed media visual artist and poet, have been selected for a residency at the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 3 – 8 May 2026. Read more
EGU Photo Competition 2026: open for submissions! 21 January 2026 Winners will receive a free registration to the EGU27 General Assembly. Submit your photos to imaggeo by 8 April to take part! Read more
Apply now for EGU’s 2026 Education Fellowship for Early Career Scientists! 21 January 2026 The EGU’s Education Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 Education Fellowship, to develop and deliver a creative initiative which promotes geoscience at the primary, secondary, and/or university education level. Apply by 23 February 2026. Read more
Announcing a new journal in EGU's open-access collection: Earth Observation! 20 January 2026 The EGU has this week launched a new publication, Earth Observation, an open-access, two-stage journal with open and public peer review, following the model of other EGU journals, published by Copernicus Publications. Read more
Apply for funds to run a training school or conference series in 2027 20 January 2026 Applications are now open for EGU members to request funding to run a training school, Galileo conference or conference series event in 2027. Various funds are available, apply by 15 May 2026. Read more
Register now for the EGU26 Peer Support (formerly mentoring) programme! 15 January 2026 Applications are now open for experienced AND novice 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 support 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
