Congratulations to EGU’s 2023 Science Journalism Fellows! EGU news 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 EGU news 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’ EGU news 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! EGU news 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! EGU news 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! EGU news 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! EGU news 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! EGU news 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! EGU news 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 EGU news 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