News from the EGU: EGU17 programme, March for Science (March 2017) 30 March 2017 The March 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU endorses March for Science 24 March 2017 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now an official supporter of the March for Science. This global movement will culminate with a march on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, in Washington DC. On the same day, hundreds of satellite marches will take place around the world, including in Vienna, the day before the EGU General Assembly starts in the Austrian capital. Read more
EGU 2017 General Assembly media advisory 3 – Press conference schedule, online registration closing tomorrow Press release 16 March 2017 The schedule of press conferences at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now available. It includes presentations on Cassini’s grand finale, food security, and screaming clouds, among other topics. The EGU General Assembly also features a Union session on how scientists can stand up for science, and debates on global opportunities and threats from Arctic environmental changes, on the 2°C climate target, and on great extinctions. The meeting is taking place on 23–28 April at the Austria Center Vienna and is expected to attract more than 14,000 scientists from around the world. Journalists interested in attending should register online by Sunday. Read more
EGU 2017 General Assembly media advisory 2 – Meeting programme online, provisional press conference topics Press release 1 March 2017 The programme for the 2017 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now online. The meeting, which this year is anticipated to attract over 14,000 scientists, provides an opportunity for journalists to hear about the latest research in the Earth and space sciences and to talk to scientists from all over the world. This year’s conference features a Union session on how scientists can stand up for science, and debates on global opportunities and threats from Arctic environmental changes, on the 2°C climate target, and on great extinctions. Press conferences include presentations on the polar regions, cities’ resilience to a changing climate, and the future of food and drink, among other topics. The meeting is taking place on 23–28 April in Vienna, Austria, at the Austria Center Vienna. Read more
News from the EGU: Alpine snow, photo competition, mentoring (February 2017) 27 February 2017 The February 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Editorial malpractice in two EGU journals (SOIL and SE) detected for one editor, others cleared 27 February 2017 EGU and Copernicus Publications recently detected a case of scientific malpractice by a topical editor of two of their journals, SOIL and Solid Earth (SE). EGU, Copernicus and the executive editors of the affected journals took prompt action by informing the community, and the editor has stepped down. We are now making data from editor and referee reports for the editor in question public, as well as for seven more soil scientists who have reviewed for EGU–Copernicus journals. The data reveal only one editor manipulated citations. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 20 February 2017 Early career scientists (ECS) make up a significant proportion of the EGU membership and it’s important to us that your voices get heard. To make sure that happens, each division appoints an ECS representative: the vital link between the Union and the ECS membership. This year a number of divisions are looking for new representatives. Follow the link to find out more, including how to get involved. Read more
Applications open for the EGU General Assembly Mentoring Programme 17 February 2017 For the first time, the EGU is offering a mentoring programme for novice conference attendees, students, and early career scientists at its annual General Assembly. The programme aims to facilitate new connections that may lead to long-term professional relationships within the Earth, planetary and space science communities. The programme promises to be a rewarding experience for both mentees and mentors, so do consider signing up. Read more
Less snow and a shorter ski season in the Alps Press release 16 February 2017 After long-awaited snowfall in January, parts of the Alps are now covered with fresh powder and happy skiers. But the Swiss side of the iconic mountain range had the driest December since record-keeping began over 150 years ago, and 2016 was the third year in a row with scarce snow over the Christmas period. A study published today in The Cryosphere shows bare Alpine slopes could be a much more common sight in the future. Read more
Register to attend the EGU 2017 General Assembly 7 February 2017 The EGU 2017 General Assembly (23–28 April, Vienna, Austria) will bring together over 14,000 scientists, exhibitors and journalists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The early registration deadline is 16 March. Read more
