EGU Galileo Conference programme: call for proposals EGU news 4 December 2018 The EGU is now accepting proposals for Galileo Conferences, which aim to address well-focused cutting-edge topics at the frontier of geosciences research. The conferences are informal: the state-of-the-art is outlined in keynote talks designed to trigger in-depth discussion of important aspects of the conference topic. EGU members can propose to organise a Galileo Conference and apply for funding by the end of February 2019. Read more
Become an EGU member or renew your membership! EGU news 3 December 2018 The EGU is Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. Membership is open to individuals who subscribe to the objectives of the EGU and who are professionally engaged in or associated with either the geosciences, planetary and space sciences, or related studies. Membership is affordable and provides a number of benefits, including eligibility to present your research at the annual EGU General Assembly and substantially reduced registrations rates to the meeting. Read more
Results of the EGU autumn 2018 elections EGU news 3 December 2018 The results of the EGU elections are now available on the elections page of this website. Patric Jacobs was elected as the EGU Treasurer for the term 2019–2021. He will be inaugurated during the EGU plenary meeting on 8 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: New EGU19 schedule, funding, job opportunity (November 2018) EGU news 29 November 2018 The November 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Mobile-friendly websites and full-text html papers for EGU journals EGU news 22 November 2018 Copernicus Publications, who manage EGU publications, are rolling out new updates for EGU journals aimed at improving the user experience, particularly for those accessing the journal websites on a mobile device. ESurf, TC and CP have now published their first papers in full-text html, with other EGU journals following suit over the next few weeks. The HTML format makes it easier for search engines to find content on EGU journals. Importantly, it also means papers can easily be read on mobile devices since the content of the websites is responsive, adapting to the size of the screen. Read more
Policy brief: increasing collaboration between geoscience, policy and industry EGU news 16 November 2018 In this policy brief, the EGU together with the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), highlight the need for more effective collaboration between geoscience, policy and industry to meet Europe’s most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges. The document also outlines steps that can be taken to enhance collaboration between these groups, including improving science communication, creating more opportunities to network and interact, and promoting interdisciplinarity. Read more
Applications open for EGU Public Engagement Grants 2019 EGU news 15 November 2018 The EGU is launching the fourth edition of its grant scheme to celebrate and recognise excellent science communication in the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The two applicants who are judged to have the most innovative and effective initiative, will be awarded a grant of €1000 each to help further develop the idea and put it into practice, as well as a free General Assembly registration. The deadline for applications is 15 February. Read more
More time for all presentation types in the new EGU General Assembly schedule EGU news 14 November 2018 To provide a better experience for all attendees at its General Assembly, the EGU is making changes to the schedule of its largest annual meeting. The EGU General Assembly 2019, taking place in Vienna (Austria) on 7–12 April 2019, will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The new schedule offers more time for all presentation types by featuring posters, orals and PICOs throughout the day, and includes a dedicated networking slot. Read more
EGU establishes Working Group on Diversity and Equality EGU news 12 November 2018 The EGU recognises the value of diversity in particular in terms of geographical, gender, scientific disciplines and age balance. Since its creation, the Union has had a genuine and continuous interest in ensuring fair treatment within its community. In Autumn 2018, the EGU Council established the creation of the EGU Working Group on Diversity and Equality, with the aim to promote and support diversity and equality of opportunities in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, with particular focus on EGU activities. Read more
Applications open for the EGU General Assembly Mentoring Programme EGU news 9 November 2018 For the third year in a row, 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. We especially encourage potential mentors to sign up and share their expertise with first-timers at the General Assembly. Read more
Vote for the next EGU Treasurer EGU news 5 November 2018 From now until 30 November 2018, EGU members can vote in the Autumn 2018 EGU Election. If you are a member of the Union, you should have already received an email with a personalised voting link. Remember that active participation in EGU elections ensures continuation of the well-established bottom-up structure of our Union! Read more
Monthly news from EGU: Call for abstracts, awards and medals (October 2018) EGU news 30 October 2018 The October 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Call for abstracts to the EGU General Assembly 2019 now open! EGU news 23 October 2018 The EGU General Assembly 2019, taking place in Vienna (Austria) on 7–12 April 2019, will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The deadline for abstract submission is 10 January 2019 or, for those applying for the Roland Schlich travel support, 1 December 2018. Only 2019 EGU members will be able to submit abstracts as first author to the 2019 meeting and, with a few exceptions, only one abstract as first author will be permitted. Read more
EGU announces 2019 awards and medals EGU news 17 October 2018 The EGU has named the 45 recipients of next year’s Union Medals and Awards, Division Medals, and Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Awards. Read more
Educators and teachers: apply now to take part in the 2019 GIFT workshop! EGU news 16 October 2018 The Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) workshop is taking place on April 8–10 2019 at the EGU General Assembly in Vienna, Austria. The topic of the 2019 edition of GIFT is ‘Plate tectonics and earth’s structure – yesterday, today, tomorrow’, and teachers can apply to attend by 12 November. Read more
Artists: apply for a residency at Europe’s largest geoscience conference EGU news 15 October 2018 After a successful trial in 2018, when the European Geosciences Union (EGU) officially hosted a cartoonist and a poet in residence at its annual meeting, we are now opening a call for artists to apply for a residency at the EGU General Assembly 2019. The deadline for applications is 1 December. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: Science policy, bombing raids, glacial geoengineering (September 2018) EGU news 1 October 2018 The September 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU and EFG establish dialogue with policy makers on how the geosciences can help overcome Europe’s societal challenges EGU news 28 September 2018 On 26 September 2018, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have jointly convened the ‘Horizon Geoscience: overcoming societal challenges, creating change’ dinner debate. Held at the Royal Academy of Belgium, the event has gathered nearly 80 policymakers from European institutions, media representatives, and geoscience professionals from different sectors and fields of expertise. Read more
EGU 2019 call for sessions: deadline approaching EGU news 3 September 2018 The call for session proposals for the EGU 2019 General Assembly is currently open. Until 6 September you can suggest new sessions with conveners and description, or you can propose modifications to current ones. Please note that, similarly to last year, the 6 September deadline also applies to short courses. The deadline to submit proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates was 15 August. The next EGU General Assembly is taking place in Vienna, Austria on 7–12 April 2019. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: Fatal landslides, elections, call for sessions (August 2018) EGU news 30 August 2018 The August 2018 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
