A sincere apology to all vEGU21 participants 26 April 2021 We sincerely apologise to all conference participants for the difficulties of this Monday. All vEGU21 events from Tuesday, April 27 on will take place as scheduled as secure Zoom meetings. We would like to thank you, our community, for your responsiveness and positive attitude throughout this difficult day. Read more
How to vPICO! 24 April 2021 Here’s a short walk-through video to answer your questions about how the vPICO scientific sessions will work during the EGU General Assembly 2021! Read more
EGU awards: a special Earth Day edition! 22 April 2021 On behalf of our 20,000 members, the European Geosciences Union congratulates all of our 2020 and 2021 medal and award recipients. Read more
Welcome to vEGU21: Gather Online! 19 April 2021 We’re excited to welcome participants from around the globe to the EGU General Assembly 2021! Read more
The Loupe – Everything you need to vEGU! 16 April 2021 Here are all the resources you need to get the most out of this new virtual experience. Read more
Strike it rich with your vPICO (and other) vEGU21 presentations! 14 April 2021 From the ‘golden nugget’ of your 2-minute live presentation, to display materials, to a full-length pre-recorded talk, vEGU21 offers many enriching ways to share your science. Read more
vEGU21 Photo competition finalists! 14 April 2021 Which of these inspiring images will you pick in this year’s contest? Voting will be open from Monday, 19 April until Thursday, 29 April 2021 at 18:00 CEST! Read more
Schedule your own vEGU21 networking event! 9 April 2021 This year’s General Assembly will feature a wide range of networking options, including the ability to schedule your own event! Read more
Your guide to science for policy at vEGU21! 8 April 2021 The General Assembly 2021 will offer more policy-related sessions than any previous EGU meeting. We hope you’ll join some to learn more about science for policy and how you can effectively engage in Europe’s policymaking processes. Read more
EGU Public Lecture to be held virtually on 21 April 31 March 2021 This year’s event, to be delivered by Professor Günter Blöschl, will answer the question: are floods in Europe getting bigger? Read more
The Loupe – March: Countdown to vEGU21! 30 March 2021 The EGU General Assembly 2021: early-bird registration ends Wednesday; what’s on at the meeting; and getting the most out of online conferences. Read more
vEGU21: Early-bird registration ends 31 March! 29 March 2021 Reduced General Assembly registration fees are available for EGU members through the end of March. Read more
ESA and EGU announce first winners of the Earth Observation Excellence Awards 26 March 2021 The recipients’ innovative use of Earth observation techniques will be recognised at a 19 April prize ceremony to be held during the virtual EGU General Assembly 2021. Read more
What’s on at vEGU21: from science-art to policy and beyond! 25 March 2021 This year’s virtual General Assembly is bursting with Short Courses, vPICO sessions, Union Symposia, and Great Debates. Learn more about what’s on at vEGU21 during EGU’s latest webinar! Read more
A new design for vEGU21: Gather Online! 24 March 2021 EGU is building a new virtual conference platform based on your feedback. Read more
Accessibility at vEGU21: creating a more inclusive (and effective) presentation 23 March 2021 From reducing the amount of text to avoiding the rainbow colour scheme, there are many ways you can make your presentations easier for all scientists to read! Read more
Additional guidance for nominations for the EGU’s Stephan Mueller and Marie Tharp medals 19 March 2021 EGU’s Tectonics and Structural Geology Division now has two honours that recognise outstanding contributions to these disciplines. Only one will be awarded each year, and it’s up to the nominator to select which is most appropriate. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 18 March 2021 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication with scientists and the media, and policy issues, is searching for 3 new members to help further its programme. Applications are due on 6 April. Read more
Funding now available to organise a Higher Education geoscience teaching workshop! 17 March 2021 EGU is offering up to €5,000 to organise an HE Teaching Workshop between October 2021 and July 2022. Applications are due 2 August 2021. Read more
vEGU21: Everything you need to know about displays, commenting & licencing 16 March 2021 Increase the feedback you receive during EGU21 by uploading a display and commenting on other scientists’ materials beginning on 31 March. Early bird registration ends the same day! Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2021! 15 March 2021 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 18 June. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 March 2021 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 2022 medals and awards by 15 June 2021. Read more
Everything you need to know about the vEGU21 schedule! 3 March 2021 From ten keynote presentations and dozens of Short Courses to thousands of vPICO presentations, the programme for the EGU General Assembly 2021 is now finalized. Here, the most up-to-date schedule information—all in one place. Read more
EGU webinar: Getting the most out of online conferences! 2 March 2021 This 11 March webinar will address the guiding vision behind online conferences and how they can help researchers; how attendees can best interact with online platforms; and how to look after yourself while navigating the virtual realm, including during vEGU21. Read more
The Loupe – February: Mars Month! 25 February 2021 The Hope Probe’s science & symbolism; Union leaders’ Vision 2021; GreenEGU; and everything you need to know about vEGU21 sessions! Read more
vEGU to GreenEGU 24 February 2021 What lessons can you take from this year’s virtual General Assembly to make your in-person conferences greener? Read more
Everything you need to know about the vEGU21 scientific sessions 18 February 2021 Here’s the most recent information about the format and key dates for the vPICO sessions at the EGU General Assembly 2021—all in one place. Read more
In 2021, you can still #GreenEGU! 17 February 2021 Here are 5 environmentally friendly things you can try to help create a greener conference experience this year. Read more
University geoscience teachers: apply for an EGU higher education teaching grant! 16 February 2021 The EGU invites applications for grants to fund the preparation of university-level geoscience teaching materials. The deadline is 1 June 2021. Read more
Vision 2021: EGU’s leaders focus on the Union’s future 12 February 2021 2021 promises to be an important year for EGU! Learn more about the Union’s latest initiatives and some of our leaders’ top priorities for the next few years. Read more
Meet the women of EGU – 2021 edition! 11 February 2021 We’re celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by recognising a few of the women filling critical roles in our organisation, from the next EGU President to many of our Early Career Scientist representatives! Read more
The 2020/21 EGU science-policy pairing scheme is currently underway! 4 February 2021 The virtual format of this year’s pairing has enabled a longer collaboration between MEP Spyraki and the selected EGU member. Read more
#vEGU21 Game Jam! 1 February 2021 Submit your favorite geoscience game for a chance to win the coveted ‘EGU Game of the Year’ title! Read more
The Loupe – January: 120 years of climate-change language 28 January 2021 A new Science for Policy Working Group, the Galileo Conference proposal deadline, and the latest EGU Webinar: all about open access! in the January issue of EGU’s monthly newsletter. Read more
EGU announces new Science for Policy Working Group! 27 January 2021 Established in response to member feedback, the working group will support evidence-informed policymaking and highlight policy-relevant research by EGU members. Read more
ECS: Apply now to become your divison’s next rep! 26 January 2021 BG, CL and GI are among the EGU divisions seeking new respresentatives. Read more
Call for EGU Galileo Conference Proposals 25 January 2021 The deadline to submit a proposal for a 2022 meeting focused on a topic at the frontiers of geoscience research is 2 March 2021. Read more
Teachers and educators: apply now for the vGIFT 2021 workshop! 22 January 2021 “Water in the solar system” will be the theme of the virtual Geosciences Information For Teachers (vGIFT) workshop to be held from 19-29 April. Read more
EGU Photo Competition 2021: open for submissions! 19 January 2021 Winners will receive a free registration to #EGU22. Read more
Accessibility at vEGU21: Promoting inclusive language 13 January 2021 Part 2 of EGU’s Incomplete Guide is now available! Read more
vEGU21 abstract submission deadline extended! 12 January 2021 The final deadline is Wednesday 20 January at 13:00 CET. Read more
#vEGU21: sneak peek! 7 January 2021 Sharing your science is more important than ever. The platform we’re building will help you engage with colleagues, discover new opportunities, and find renewed inspiration! Read more
Four artists to be (not!) in residence at vEGU21 6 January 2021 From creative writing to portraits and Legos to algorithms, the handiwork of four scientist-artists will inspire General Assembly participants to develop creative new ways of communicating their research. Read more
EGU webinar: All about open access! 5 January 2021 In a recorded interview, the initiator and co-chair of the international open-access initiative OA2020 addresses members’ questions, including how abstracts submitted to vEGU21 are protected. Read more
EGU members: Check your login by 8 January 4 January 2021 Check your Copernicus username and password and renew your membership by Friday to avoid delays submitting your vEGU21 abstract! Read more
EGU webinar: All about open access! 1 January 2021 During this interview, Ulrich Pöschl, founder and co-chair of the international open access initiative OA2020, will answer all your open-access questions. Read more
Most-read EGU journal articles of 2020! 30 December 2020 From the substructure of extremely hot summers and the potential intensification of the global hydrologic cycle to knowledge building on Twitter, these crowd-pleasers accounted for a quarter-million views in 2020! Read more
Happy holidays from EGU! 18 December 2020 Special end-of-year thanks to our thousands of volunteers and members, and best wishes for 2021. Read more
Applications open for EGU Education Fellowships 2021 15 December 2020 EGU is now accepting applications for two fellows to help publicise educational resources related to the Union’s General Assembly 2021. The deadline for applications is 29 January 2021. Read more
Top 5 (Last-Minute) Gifts for Geoscientists! 11 December 2020 Looking for gifts for all the geoscientists in your life? EGU has you covered with a special 2020 edition of this must-read professional guide. Read more
