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
