New research uncovers continental crust emerged 500 million years earlier than previously thought Press release 26 April 2021 Researchers using a new method involving the mineral barite have dated the first emergence of continental crust to 500 million years earlier than previously thought. The results will be presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2021, which is taking place from 19-30 April 2021. Read more
How to vPICO! 24 April 2021 Here’s a short walk-through video to answer your questions about how the vPICO scientific sessions will work during the EGU General Assembly 2021! Read more
EGU awards: a special Earth Day edition! 22 April 2021 On behalf of our 20,000 members, the European Geosciences Union congratulates all of our 2020 and 2021 medal and award recipients. Read more
Welcome to vEGU21: Gather Online! 19 April 2021 We’re excited to welcome participants from around the globe to the EGU General Assembly 2021! Read more
The Loupe – Everything you need to vEGU! 16 April 2021 Here are all the resources you need to get the most out of this new virtual experience. Read more
Strike it rich with your vPICO (and other) vEGU21 presentations! 14 April 2021 From the ‘golden nugget’ of your 2-minute live presentation, to display materials, to a full-length pre-recorded talk, vEGU21 offers many enriching ways to share your science. Read more
vEGU21 Photo competition finalists! 14 April 2021 Which of these inspiring images will you pick in this year’s contest? Voting will be open from Monday, 19 April until Thursday, 29 April 2021 at 18:00 CEST! Read more
Schedule your own vEGU21 networking event! 9 April 2021 This year’s General Assembly will feature a wide range of networking options, including the ability to schedule your own event! Read more
Your guide to science for policy at vEGU21! 8 April 2021 The General Assembly 2021 will offer more policy-related sessions than any previous EGU meeting. We hope you’ll join some to learn more about science for policy and how you can effectively engage in Europe’s policymaking processes. Read more
vEGU21 Media Advisory: Press conference schedule Press release 6 April 2021 Six press conferences scheduled for 26-28 April will offer journalists the opportunity to hear some of the newsworthy scientific research results being presented during the virtual EGU General Assembly 2021. Read more
EGU Public Lecture to be held virtually on 21 April 31 March 2021 This year’s event, to be delivered by Professor Günter Blöschl, will answer the question: are floods in Europe getting bigger? Read more
The Loupe – March: Countdown to vEGU21! 30 March 2021 The EGU General Assembly 2021: early-bird registration ends Wednesday; what’s on at the meeting; and getting the most out of online conferences. Read more
vEGU21: Early-bird registration ends 31 March! 29 March 2021 Reduced General Assembly registration fees are available for EGU members through the end of March. Read more
ESA and EGU announce first winners of the Earth Observation Excellence Awards 26 March 2021 The recipients’ innovative use of Earth observation techniques will be recognised at a 19 April prize ceremony to be held during the virtual EGU General Assembly 2021. Read more
What’s on at vEGU21: from science-art to policy and beyond! 25 March 2021 This year’s virtual General Assembly is bursting with Short Courses, vPICO sessions, Union Symposia, and Great Debates. Learn more about what’s on at vEGU21 during EGU’s latest webinar! Read more
A new design for vEGU21: Gather Online! 24 March 2021 EGU is building a new virtual conference platform based on your feedback. Read more
Accessibility at vEGU21: creating a more inclusive (and effective) presentation 23 March 2021 From reducing the amount of text to avoiding the rainbow colour scheme, there are many ways you can make your presentations easier for all scientists to read! Read more
Additional guidance for nominations for the EGU’s Stephan Mueller and Marie Tharp medals 19 March 2021 EGU’s Tectonics and Structural Geology Division now has two honours that recognise outstanding contributions to these disciplines. Only one will be awarded each year, and it’s up to the nominator to select which is most appropriate. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 18 March 2021 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication with scientists and the media, and policy issues, is searching for 3 new members to help further its programme. Applications are due on 6 April. Read more
Funding now available to organise a Higher Education geoscience teaching workshop! 17 March 2021 EGU is offering up to €5,000 to organise an HE Teaching Workshop between October 2021 and July 2022. Applications are due 2 August 2021. Read more