EGU Outreach Committee’s free 2024 science communication training series – apply now! 9 August 2024 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 two workshop series’ to help you to develop the specific skills for interacting directly with a range of public audiences. Places are limited, so apply to your preferred course today! Read more
EGU peer review training workshop 2024 – apply now! 2 July 2024 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 31 July to secure your spot. Read more
EGU is supporting 16 training schools and conferences in 2024 2 July 2024 The EGU will support the organisation of 16 geoscience conferences and training schools run by EGU members in 2024. Read more
Submit your session ideas for the EGU General Assembly in 2025! 1 July 2024 The call for session proposals for the EGU25 General Assembly is now open! Until 9 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 27 April–2 May 2025. Read more
Statement by the EGU Council concerning the dismissal of the former President 1 July 2024 Following the EGU Council vote on the dismissal of Irina Artemieva as President of EGU on 21 May 2024, after careful consideration, and with a return to a more normal functioning, the EGU Council can now provide additional information. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee looking for new members! 17 June 2024 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 four new members to help further its programme. Send in your applications by 12 July 2024. Read more
Apply now for EGU’s 2024 Distinguished Lecture Series for Higher Education! 5 June 2024 EGU’s Education Committee invites applications for the new Distinguished Lectures for Universities series with financial support of up to €1400 to support a special lecture to be hosted at higher education institutions. Applications are due by 30 June 2024. Read more
EGU welcomes new Union President and Vice-President 23 May 2024 EGU are pleased to welcome Peter van der Beek to the role of Union President, and Marian Holness as Vice-President. Read more
Dismissal of EGU President 23 May 2024 Following a resolution that was made by EGU’s Council, the current EGU President has been dismissed. Read more
Apply for a mentoring position with ESA’s Climate Office 17 May 2024 The European Space Agency Climate Office is offering places for three PhD candidates 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 ESA meetings and the EGU General Assembly in 2025. Apply by 30 June 2024. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2024! 6 May 2024 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 17 June. Read more
EGU24 – by the numbers 29 April 2024 Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU24 broke all our previous record with an astounding 20,931 people participating in the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online! Read more
Earth Day 2024: creating a just and sustainable future for humanity and the planet 22 April 2024 This Earth Day EGU joins with geoscience organisations around the world to share our commitment to promoting the conscientious applications of science to help us find solutions to create a just and sustainable future for humanity and the planet. Read more
Abstract withdrawal and code of conduct 18 April 2024 An abstract submitted to EGU24 has been withdrawn from the programme. 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
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
