EGU journals: updated publication policy and revision of editors’, referees’, and authors’ obligations 3 July 2017 In response to the detection of a case of scientific malpractice by a topical editor of two of its journals (SOIL and Solid Earth), EGU and Copernicus Publications have revised the guidelines for authors, editors and reviewers. The journals now also have an updated publication policy. Read more
News from the EGU: standing up for science, funding training schools (June 2017) 29 June 2017 The June 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Apply for EGU financial support for training schools 7 June 2017 Do you need support from the EGU to organise a training school in the Earth, planetary or space sciences? Up until 15 August 2017, we welcome proposals for training schools scheduled for 2018. Please note this will be the only call for proposals for EGU co-sponsored meetings, and that we are only accepting funding applications relating to training schools. Read more
News from the EGU: Awards, EGU 2017 videos, AOGS-EGU conference (May 2017) 31 May 2017 The May 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
First AOGS–EGU Joint Conference: New Dimensions for Natural Hazards in Asia 22 May 2017 The first AOGS-EGU joint conference will take place from 4 to 8 February 2018 in the Philippines. It will bring together students, early career and established scientists from all areas of the globe to discuss current advances in knowledge and new perspectives relevant to natural hazards in the Asian region. The deadline for abstract submission is 31 August. Read more
EGU journals: celebrations and growth 16 May 2017 The 17 EGU–Copernicus peer-reviewed open-access journals experienced significant growth in 2016. We published over 3300 final-revised papers, corresponding to some 53,500 pages, a growth of about 10% compared to the previous year. These papers were downloaded over 645,000 times. Read more
Nominate candidates for EGU awards and medals by 15 June 8 May 2017 Every year, the EGU honours individuals for their contributions to the Earth, planetary and space sciences. EGU members are kindly asked to submit their nominations for all EGU 2018 medals and awards by 15 June 2017. Read more
Thank you for making the EGU 2017 General Assembly a success 3 May 2017 Last week (23–28 April), the EGU had the pleasure to host 14,500 participants at the EGU 2017 General Assembly in Vienna. This was a record-breaking meeting, with close to 17,500 oral, poster and PICO presentations, and over 1000 sessions and side events. For making the meeting a success, the EGU would like to thank all participants, as well as everyone involved in the organisation of the meeting: conveners, members of the EGU Programme Committee, Copernicus Meetings, conference assistants, and ACV and EGU office staff. We especially thank Gerrit de Rooij, the EGU Programme Committee Chair for the past three years, and welcome Susanne Buiter, who is now Chair of the Programme Committee. Read more
News from the EGU: EGU 2017 roundup, competition winners (April 2017) 2 May 2017 The April 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
EGU 2017 Public Engagement Grants awarded to Martin Archer and Tero Mielonen 28 April 2017 The EGU Outreach Committee has named Martin Archer and Tero Mielonen as the winners of the 2017 EGU Public Engagement Grants competition. Read more
