Apply to be one of our Artists in Residence for EGU25! 12 September 2024 Returning for an eighth 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 EGU25, which is taking place in Vienna, Austria from 27 April – 2 May 2025. The deadline for applications is 25 October 2024. Read more
EGU announces the 2024 Field Schools for Teachers and Geoscience Education Events awards 10 September 2024 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Field Schools for Teachers and Geoscience Education Events awards. These awards, aimed at advancing education in Earth, planetary, and space sciences, offer financial support to initiatives that foster geoscience learning across different educational levels. Read more
EDI Committee seeks two new members! 23 August 2024 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking two enthusiastic members to actively contribute to the promotion of EDI values within the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. If you’re motivated to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion, familiar with EGU’s mission, and ready to collaborate in a diverse team, we want to hear from you! This voluntary position has a two-year term (renewable). The deadline for applications is 10 October 2024. Read more
EGU Education Committee seeks new members! 19 August 2024 Are you a researcher passionate about geoscience education and eager to make a broader impact? The EGU Education Committee is looking for four new members to join our dynamic team, helping to shape and promote innovative educational initiatives in Earth, planetary, and space sciences. If you have experience in collaboration, a strong interest in secondary or tertiary education, and a desire to support professional development for educators, we want to hear from you! Read more
EGU autumn elections 2024: call for candidates now open! 19 August 2024 The EGU 2024 autumn elections for the next EGU Treasurer, Early Career Scientist (ECS) Union Representative, and Division Presidents will take place from 1 to 30 November 2024. EGU would like to invite you to propose a candidate to any of these vacancies by 18 September 2024. All our members are welcome to propose a candidate, and you can even nominate yourself! Read more
EGU Outreach Committee’s 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
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
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
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
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
