Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the October newsletter of the EGU Hydrological Sciences Division! 

This month, we share opportunities to develop your skills, engage with science communication and policy, and get involved in the EGU community. We also look ahead to EGU27. We also feature the new blog from the HS and other Divisions.

Have an excellent October!

Alberto Viglione, Division President

Archita Bhattacharyya & Annegret Roessler, ECS Reps

Omar Cenobio-Cruz, Newsletter

Highlights and Upcoming Deadlines

Are you an artist interested in exploring the connections between art and science? EGU invites applications for two Artist in Residence positions at EGU27 in Vienna, 4–9 April 2027. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.

Learn how to create compelling scientific graphics that communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. This free workshop series explores visual perception, design, creative processes, and testing graphics. Sessions take place on 7, 14, 21 and 28 October. Advance registration is required, and places are limited.

Discover how Galileo, Europe's Global Navigation Satellite System, can support geospatial research and Earth sciences. This webinar introduces its High Accuracy Service, practical applications, and resources for users. Join the online session on 27 October 2026, 

Would you like to strengthen your mentoring skills or find better support for your career? EGU is offering a free, interactive online training session for members, with practical tools for building effective mentoring relationships. The session takes place on 28 October at 09:30 CEST. Places are limited, so register early

Interested in connecting science and policymaking? EGU's monthly Science for Policy Hangouts offer an informal space to meet people working at the science-policy interface, discuss engagement opportunities, and exchange ideas. Events take place on the first Monday of each month

Start preparing your contribution to the EGU General Assembly 2027! The call for abstracts opens on 28 October 2026, offering researchers an opportunity to share their latest work with the international geoscience community. The meeting will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 4–9 April 2027. 

Updates from the HS Division

Explore highlights from the first International Training School on Urban Water Management and Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities. The event brought together early-career researchers and experts for lectures, practical exercises, and field visits focused on urban water challenges, climate resilience, and sustainable solutions.

This HS blog explores why Google open-sourced OpenHydroNet, a machine-learning framework designed to support operational river-flood forecasting. The authors explain how forecasters can use globally trained models, adapt them with local data, and combine large-scale tools with local expertise rather than replace existing national systems.

Blogs from other divisions

How can scientists communicate uncertainty without undermining public trust? This GeoLog article reflects on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of transparent, clear, and responsible communication when scientific evidence evolves and decisions must be made.