Abstract withdrawal and code of conduct 18 April 2024 An abstract submitted to EGU24 has been withdrawn from the programme. Read more
Welcome to the EGU24 Press Centre Press release 12 April 2024 The European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly will be held from 14-19 April 2024 in a hybrid format. Journalists, science bloggers and other media participants can now access the online press centre for press conferences and sessions of media interest. Read more
Apply to host EGU-sponsored Geoscience Day public event(s) 2024 28 March 2024 Apply for funding to host a Geoscience Day public event to raise awareness of the geosciences among school students, policymakers, journalists and the wider public. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 March 2024 Each year the EGU honours individuals for their significant contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Union members are asked to submit their nominations for all 2024 medals and awards by 15 June 2024. Read more
Meltwater in the North Atlantic can lead to European summer heatwaves, study finds Press release 23 February 2024 A new study reveals European summer weather is predictable months to years in advance, due to higher levels of freshwater in the North Atlantic. The paper, published in the EGU journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, outlines a chain of events leading to hotter and drier European summers. Read more
Illustrator and poet chosen as artists in residence for the EGU24 General Assembly 19 February 2024 Lucía Pérez-Díaz, an illustrator, and Ilias Tsagas, a poet, have been selected for a residency at the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 14–19 April 2024. Read more
Media registrations now open for the EGU General Assembly 2024 16 February 2024 Members of the media, public information officers and science bloggers are now invited to register online for the meeting free of charge. EGU24 will be held from 14-19 April, 2024 both in-person (Vienna, Austria) and online. Read more
Apply to participate in the EGU Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme 2024! 8 February 2024 EGU’s Outreach Committee are seeking participants for the 2024 Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme, available either in a live teaching format delivered during EGU24 or a recorded teaching format. Deadline for registering interest is 18 March 2024. Read more
Statement on the use of AI-based tools for the presentation and publication of research results in Earth, planetary and space science 22 January 2024 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) provides recommendations ensure appropriate, mindful and ethical use of AI tools to prepare presentations and publications in Earth, planetary and space science. Read more
Apply for a Field School for Teachers, or Geoscience Education Event in 2024! 19 January 2024 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is opening applications for its Field Schools for Teachers and its Geoscience Education Events schemes, which provide support and financial assistance for events promoting education in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Apply by 9 February 2024. Read more
Thank you to all EGU volunteers who gave their time in 2023. 18 January 2024 Special thanks to the over 13,500 volunteers and members who generously donated their time to EGU in 2023! Read more
EGU24 mentoring scheme now open to mentees! 15 January 2024 Apply for a mentor to help you navigate the EGU General Assembly, or apply to become a mentor and help others find their footing! Closing date for applications is 18 March 2024. Read more
Apply now for EGU’s 2024 Education Fellowship for Early Career Scientists! 12 January 2024 The EGU’s Education Committee is now accepting applications for the 2024 Education Fellowship, to develop and deliver a creative initiative which promotes geoscience at the primary, secondary, and/or university education level. Apply by 2 February 2024. Read more
EGU Publications says “Thank you!” to all our 2023 journal and EGUsphere volunteers! 8 January 2024 EGU says “Thank you!” to all our 1372 journal editors, 8091 referees and 46 EGUsphere moderators who volunteered during 2023! Read more
Job alert! EGU Media and Communications Officer 2 January 2024 The Union is hiring a person to engage with the media, and to write for and co-ordinate the EGU’s blogs! Closing date for applications is 26 January 2024. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of science communication workshops! 4 December 2023 Do you run online science communication workshops? The EGU Outreach Committee is soliciting the development and delivery of online workshops to provide training for our members in various aspects of science communication, so submit your proposal by Monday 8 January 2024. Read more
EGU announces election results 4 December 2023 The full results of the Union’s autumn 2023 election are now available. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeks two new members 23 November 2023 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication between scientists and students, and supporting the training and development of budding science communicators. , is searching for two new members to help further its programme. Applications are due by 20 December. Read more
Apply to EGU’s new ‘Artists raising awareness of EDI in the Geosciences’ placement for EGU24! 21 November 2023 For the first time at EGU24 the European Geosciences Union (EGU) are inviting artists to apply to particioate in the new ‘Artists raising awareness of EDI in the Geosciences’ placement initiative. We welcome applications from creatives with an interesting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences for a week long placement at EGU24, which is taking place in Vienna, Austria from 14-19 April 2024. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2023. Read more
EGU announces its 2024 awards and medals! 16 November 2023 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
Faster Arctic warming hastens 2C rise by eight years Press release 14 November 2023 The Arctic is currently warming nearly four times faster than the global average rate. The new study, published in the EGU journal Earth System Dynamics, aimed to estimate the impact of this faster warming on how quickly the global temperature thresholds of 1.5C and 2C, set down in the Paris Agreement, are likely to be breached. Read more
Job opportunity: EGU24 Press Assistants (science writers, and videographer/photographer) 10 November 2023 We are looking for three science communicators or science journalists with experience in science writing and/or photography/videography, and an interest in learning about how large geoscientific conferences work to join our Communications Team for the week of EGU24! This role is most appropriate for PhD candidates and recently graduated individuals, apply by 8 December 2023. Read more
Call for abstracts to the EGU24 General Assembly open! 2 November 2023 The EGU General Assembly 2024 (14-219 April) 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
Register now to be an EGU24 mentor! 1 November 2023 This popular programme helps first-time attendees get the most out of EGU’s annual meeting. Read more
Apply to be one of our Artists in Residence for EGU24! 23 October 2023 Returning for a seventh year, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) will be hosting artists at its annual General Assembly. We now welcome applications from science-artists for a residency at EGU24, which is taking place in Vienna, Austria from 14-19 April 2024. The deadline for applications is 27 November 2023. Read more
GeoCinema returns for EGU24 – submit your short film now 16 October 2023 After a six year hiatus, GeoCinema is back for EGU24! Submit your Earth, planetary or space science film and it could be screened on-site and virtually for the whole conference! Deadline for submission is 15 December 2023. Read more
Congratulations to EGU’s 2023 Science Journalism Fellows! 26 September 2023 EGU has awarded funding to three science journalists to cover particular geoscience stories of interest over the next 12 months. The funding has been awarded to Georg Koszulinski, Stefano Valentino and Carl Smith. Read more
EGU Public Engagement Grants: 2023 winners announced 25 September 2023 The EGU Outreach Committee has named three Public Engagement Grant winners this year: a project that combines the knowledge of indigenous peoples and researchers when looking at water protection, a fun geoscience games booklet designed for early years children and listening benches that tell soil science stories to anyone who decides to sit and listen. Read more
Despite willingness to speak to the media, journalists say scientists often do not follow through, fearing their science will be misrepresented: EGU Media Survey Press release 21 September 2023 As part of its #ShareYourScience initiative, EGU sought feedback from journalists in Europe and beyond about their experiences working with scientists. According to the survey respondents, a lack of time and ambiguity over discussing their work before publication were other reasons that scientists shared while declining media interviews. Read more
EGU supported policy event: ‘Science Activism and Science for Policy Pathways’ 19 September 2023 Join this special EGU supported event ‘Science Activism and Science for Policy Pathways’ hosted by Euroscience, on 19-20 October in Girona, Spain. This event will discuss different aspects of science activism and policy, and will give scientists and other stakeholders practical tips on how they can engage with policy and society effectively, while maintaining their scientific integrity. Read more
EGU bystander intervension workshop – apply now! 10 September 2023 Are you an EGU member who is looking to gain skills and confidence in responding to issues of harassment and bullying in the workplace? Why not join the EGU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee’s Bystander Intervention Workshop on 5 October, run in partnership with ADVANCEGeo! Places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so apply before 29 September to secure your spot. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee’s new science communication training series – apply now! 18 August 2023 Are you a researcher in Earth, Planetary or Space sciences wanting to share your work with wider non-academic audiences? This autumn the EGU Outreach Committee is sponsoring three workshop series’ to help you to develop the specific skills for interacting directly with a range of public audiences. Choose from. Places are limited to 30 people, so apply to your preferred course today! Read more
EGU mentoring workshops – apply now! 16 August 2023 Are you an EGU member who participated in the mentoring scheme who wants to sharpen your mentorship skills? Why not apply to take part in one of our free mentoring workshops, organised by the EGU Outreach Committee? Places are limited, so apply by 1 September to secure your spot. Read more
EGU autumn elections 2023: call for candidates now open! 1 August 2023 The EGU 2023 autumn elections for the next EGU President, General Secretary, Early Career Scientist (ECS) Union Representative, and Division Presidents will take place from 1 to 30 November 2023. EGU would like to invite you to propose a candidate to any of these vacancies by 27 September 2023. All our members are welcome to propose a candidate, and you can even nominate yourself! Read more
EGU’s Policy Pairing scheme – apply now to experience life inside the European Parliament! 24 July 2023 The EGU, in close collaboration with the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development, are providing two EGU members with the opportunity to visit Brussels and work alongside a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) to learn more about how science can be used to support policymaking in Europe! Apply by 15 September 2023. Read more
Submit your session ideas for the EGU General Assembly in 2024! 19 July 2023 The call for session proposals for the EGU24 General Assembly is now open! Until 14 September you can suggest new scientific sessions with co-conveners, submit short course ideas and/or submit proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates. Session proposal options exist for both virtual and on-site participation in the EGU General Assembly, which is taking place 14–19 April 2024. Read more
The EGU supports the EU Nature Restoration Law encompassing all critical ecosystems 22 June 2023 The European Union’s proposed Nature Restoration Law aims to provide essential guidance and support to restore ecosystems, habitats and species across the EU’s land and sea areas. The proposed legislation comes at a critical moment when, despite EU and international efforts, biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems continues at an alarming rate. Read more
EGU peer review training workshop – apply now! 8 June 2023 Are you a researcher who wants to be more confident doing peer reviews? Or an Early Career Scientist worried about doing your first review? This EGU sponsored, free workshop will help you develop your skills in peer reviewing using EGU’s innovative open access, public peer review system. Places are limited, so apply by 30 June to secure your spot. Read more
Nominations for EGU Angela Croome Award open till 15 June, science journalists encouraged to nominate self or others Press release 6 June 2023 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) awards and medals programme is now open, with the Angela Croome Award recognising excellence in Earth, planetary and space science journalism. Deadline for nominations: 15 June 2023. Read more
EGU is supporting 12 training schools and conferences in 2023 – apply for 2024 funding! 25 May 2023 The EGU will support the organisation of 12 geoscience conferences and training schools run by EGU members by awarding 66,000€ of funding in 2023. Apply for funding to help organise a training school or a conference in the Earth, planetary or space sciences in 2024, including the Mary Anning conference series, by 30 June 2023. Read more
EGU23 – by the numbers 3 May 2023 Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU23 reached an amazing 18,831 people at the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online! Read more
EGU launches a new award: Champion(s) for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award! 24 April 2023 EGU launches a new award, the Champion(s) for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, that will be given to members whose efforts result in a positive change in the experience of the geoscience community. Nominate either individual or team candidates by 31 August 2023. Read more
EGU statement on Scientific Neocolonialism for Earth Day 22 April 2023 This Earth Day, EGU shares a statement on the need for inclusive global research practices to combat scientific neocolonialism. Read more
EGU23 Press Centre is now LIVE! Press release 17 April 2023 Journalists, science bloggers and other media participants can now access the online press centre for press conferences and sessions of media interest. Read more
EGU23 Press Centre is now LIVE! Press release 17 April 2023 The European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly will be held from 23 – 28 April 2023 in a hybrid format. Journalists, science bloggers and other media participants can now access the online press centre for press conferences and sessions of media interest. Read more
Upload your EGU23 presentation file now! 17 April 2023 All presentation files, for orals, virtual posters and PICOs need to be uploaded at least 24 hours before the start of the session, regardless of if attendees are joining on-site or virtually. Head to the EGU23 website and upload your presentation file today. Read more
ESA and EGU announce winners of the 2023 Earth Observation Excellence Awards 28 March 2023 The recipients’ innovative use of Earth observation techniques will be recognised at a prize ceremony on 25 April, during the virtual EGU General Assembly 2023. Read more
Apply now for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship 2023 (up to €5k) Press release 16 March 2023 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has begun accepting applications for the 12th edition of its 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. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2023! 15 March 2023 The grants will be awarded to EGU members interested in developing an outreach project to raise awareness of the geosciences outside the scientific community. The deadline for applications is 16 June. Read more
Scientists find clear evidence to make flood risk a bigger international priority Press release 7 March 2023 In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, researchers find that flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept. Read more