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
EGU peer review training workshop – apply now! 8 June 2023 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 30 June to secure your spot. Read more
EGU is supporting 12 training schools and conferences in 2023 – apply for 2024 funding! 25 May 2023 The EGU will support the organisation of 12 geoscience conferences and training schools run by EGU members by awarding 66,000€ of funding in 2023. Apply for funding to help organise a training school or a conference in the Earth, planetary or space sciences in 2024, including the Mary Anning conference series, by 30 June 2023. Read more
EGU23 – by the numbers 3 May 2023 Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU23 reached an amazing 18,831 people at the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online! Read more
EGU launches a new award: Champion(s) for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award! 24 April 2023 EGU launches a new award, the Champion(s) for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, that will be given to members whose efforts result in a positive change in the experience of the geoscience community. Nominate either individual or team candidates by 31 August 2023. Read more
EGU statement on Scientific Neocolonialism for Earth Day 22 April 2023 This Earth Day, EGU shares a statement on the need for inclusive global research practices to combat scientific neocolonialism. Read more
Upload your EGU23 presentation file now! 17 April 2023 All presentation files, for orals, virtual posters and PICOs need to be uploaded at least 24 hours before the start of the session, regardless of if attendees are joining on-site or virtually. Head to the EGU23 website and upload your presentation file today. Read more
ESA and EGU announce winners of the 2023 Earth Observation Excellence Awards 28 March 2023 The recipients’ innovative use of Earth observation techniques will be recognised at a prize ceremony on 25 April, during the virtual EGU General Assembly 2023. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2023! 15 March 2023 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 16 June. Read more
Apply to host EGU-sponsored Geoscience Day public event(s) 2023 23 February 2023 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
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: what happened in February 2023? 15 February 2023 On the 6 February 2023, two earthquakes of 7.8Mw and 7.5Mw struck Turkey and Syria, causing the loss of thousands of lives and widespread damage. Local experts from Turkey, with EGU Division Presidents from seismology and natural hazards explain what happened, and why this event was so devastating. Read more
EGU authors share why our journals are the perfect match! 14 February 2023 The results are in from EGU’s author survey from last year and once again our authors have told us that they value our open access publishing and open peer review processes! Read on to find out why many authors think EGU’s journals are the perfect match! Read more
Media registrations now open for the EGU General Assembly 2023 10 February 2023 Members of the media, public information officers and science bloggers are now invited to register online for the meeting free of charge. EGU23 will be held from 23-28 April, 2023 both in-person (Vienna, Austria) and online. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 February 2023 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 2023. Read more
University geoscience teachers: apply for an EGU higher education teaching resources grant! 7 February 2023 The EGU invites applications for grants to fund the preparation of university-level geoscience teaching materials. The deadline is 1 May 2023. Read more
Register now for EGU23 mentoring! 26 January 2023 This popular programme helps first-time attendees get the most out of EGU’s annual meeting. Read more
EGU Education Fellowship for 2023 now available! 19 January 2023 The EGU’s Education Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Education Fellowship, who will work with the Committee to capture, synthesize, and disseminate educational resources and opportunities. Apply by 10 February 2023. Read more
Sculptor and illustrator chosen as artists in residence for the EGU23 General Assembly 17 January 2023 Heike Jane Zimmermann, a scupltor and illustrator with an interest in ecological science and micro-organisms, and Maria Gabriela Tejada Toapanta, an illustrator and print artist, have been selected for a residency at the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 23–28 May 2023. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of science communication workshops! 12 January 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 6 February 2023. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of science mentoring workshops! 11 January 2023 Do you run online mentoring workshops? The EGU Outreach Committee is soliciting the development and delivery of online workshops to assist scientific mentors or mentees to develop their skills, for our members, so submit your proposal by Monday 6 February 2023. Read more
EGU Galileo Conference programme: call for proposals 14 December 2022 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 28 February 2023. Read more
EGU announces its 2023 awards and medals! 30 November 2022 The European Geosciences Union is honouring 47 people at all stages of their careers who have made substantial contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
How can we support the EU’s biodiversity targets by bridging the science-policy divide? 29 November 2022 This November EGU co-hosted an event to discuss how the geosciences can support the EU’s biodiversity targets, addressing specific issues relating to the Nature Restoration Law. Attended by several Members of the European Parliament and other key stakeholders, EGU’s Policy Manager Chloe Hill provides a reflection. Read more
Apply to work as an EGU23 conference assistant with Copernicus 16 November 2022 Applications are now open for individuals with an EU or Swiss passport, who are fluent in English, to work as a conference assistant at EGU23, in Vienna, Austria for our conference organiser Copernicus. Applications will be reviewed from 16 January 2023. Read more
EGU seeks tenders for a peer review training programme for Early Career Scientists! 8 November 2022 Do you run peer review training suitable for Early Career Scientists? The EGU Publications Committee is seeking tenders for funding to run a bespoke training programme for our members, focusing on peer reviewing best practices, Open Access and Early Career Scientist challenges. Submit your application by Friday 9 December 2022. Read more
EGU Public Engagement Grants: 2022 winners announced 7 November 2022 The EGU Outreach Committee has named three Public Engagement Grant winners this year: a project empowering school children to create their own environmental change maps, a model to explain how geophysics is done under the ocean and an investigative geoscience podcast ! Read more
