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