Help get your science into policy by becoming a Division Policy Officer! 12 March 2026 Did you know you volunteer at the science-policy interface with EGU?! Several EGU divisions are currently seeking a Division Policy Officer, a voluntary position that aims to promote evidence-informed policymaking and support members of the Division in engaging with policymaking processes. Find out more and get involved today! Read more
Nominating someone for an EGU Medal or Award is easier than you think! 6 March 2026 EGU’s collection of medals and awards are available in all 22 of our scientific divisions, at various career stages. We also offer medals and awards recognizing: service to the geoscience community; champions of equality, diversity and inclusion; science journalism; public engagement; and science for policy! All nominations are due by 15 June 2026. Read more
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
Apply for a mentoring position with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) 2 January 2026 Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) is offering one place to join a year long mentoring scheme, supported by EGU. Involving pastoral support and career advice, successful applications will get the chance to explore a range of climate relevant career options, whilst attending IEEP meetings and the EGU General Assembly in 2027. Apply by 13 February 2026. Read more
EGU General Assembly 2026: Media registration now open! Press release 18 December 2025 Members of the media, public information officers, and science bloggers are now invited to register for the meeting free of charge. EGU26 will be held from 3 - 8 May, 2026 both onsite in Vienna, Austria, and virtually. Read more
Attend EGU26 with no registration fee by participating in our Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Group 12 December 2025 In order to identify inflexiblities in the EGU General Assembly, EGU are offering 10 on-site registration fee waivers and 5 virtual registration fee waivers to individuals who experience one of a diverse range of barriers to conference participation, be that due to disability or chronic illness, caring responsibilities, or who have specific religious or gender-identity requirements etc. Submit your application by 23 January 2026. Read more
EGU member survey: what should EGU's priorities be? 10 December 2025 EGU is a member-led organisation, with around 20,000 members from all over the world. In order to make sure that we are heading in a direction our members want, we have put together a very short survey about what you think our strategic priorities should be over the next 5 years. If you are an EGU member, please share your opinion in this 5-10 minutes survey by 23 January 2026. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of science communication workshops! 9 December 2025 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 19 January 2026. Read more
EGU announces election results 26 November 2025 The full results of the Union’s autumn 2025 election are now available. Read more
Apply for a Field School for Teachers, or Geoscience Education Event in 2026! 25 November 2025 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 31 December 2025. Read more
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
