Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the February newsletter of the EGU Hydrological Sciences Division! This month we’re sharing updates on the EGU26 Peer Support Workshop, splinter meeting applications, EGU26 photo competition, and highlights from upcoming international water events. We also feature recent blog posts and a new HydroTalks episode from HS division, and reflections for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Have an excellent February and we wish you a very Happy New Year from HS team.

Alberto Viglione, Division President

Melissa Reidy, & Archita Bhattacharyya, ECS Reps

Relebohile Mabathoana, Newsletter

Highlights and Upcoming Deadlines

Want to make genuine connections at EGU26? This interactive, free online workshop on Monday 13 April, 10:00–11:30 CEST helps participants show up as themselves, build trust quickly in short interactions, and stay present and confident during the conference using practical strategies and a Connection Compass guide. Register below in advance.

The annual EGU photo contest for EGU26 is open until 8 April. If you’re registered for the General Assembly, you can submit up to three photos and one moving image on any Earth, planetary or space science theme. The winners by participant voting receive free registration for EGU 2027. 

Submissions for non-commercial and commercial splinter meetings are now open. At EGU26, splinter meetings for on-site participants only, can be reserved now. Non-commercial splinter meetings (not intended for commercial advantage/ compensation) are free and commercial meetings are chargeable. Submit your meeting request below. 

A global water management symposium focusing on resilient, inclusive and co-designed water resource systems. It brings together researchers, practitioners and policy actors to discuss adaptive design, decision support tools and local-to-global governance. The event runs 9–12 September 2026 at the Australian National University in Canberra.

Highlights from HS division

In this installment of HydroTalks, Prof. Heidi Kreibich reflects on the evolution of sociohydrology, discussing the new sociohydrology book and the legacy of the Panta Rhei decade in shaping human–water research. She highlights how integrating social dynamics with hydrological science is essential for understanding flood risk, resilience and long-term water management in a changing world..

This blog explores how machine learning can improve stream monitoring by automating tasks like water level and flow detection from sensors and imagery. It discusses recent research, the benefits of ML for handling large datasets, and the challenges of deploying these methods in real-world hydrology.

This blog introduces a hydrology-based ecological index that offers new insights into river health assessments under the EU Water Framework Directive. It explains how the index links flow dynamics with ecological status, showing why preventing degradation through better hydrological understanding can be more effective than later restoration efforts.

Featured Blogs from other divisions

Read this wonderful blog written in celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 Feb). The blog shares journey and challenges of a seismologist and highlights the importance of diverse role models and supportive networks in strengthening inclusivity in science.