Discover how we understand what's going on in the hidden world of the subsurface and learn about the role geodesists can play in the geoscientific landscape, apply to join the new Climate Hazard and Risk Science for Policy Task Force, and more!
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The LOUPE
Issue 122, February 2025
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Geoscience for the benefit of humanity and the planet

Seeing below the surface

Using new technologies to understand our planet's subsurface properties

Much of the way that we understand our Earth comes at a distance, seeing into places unviewable by the human eye. This month at EGU we have been learning more about these efforts, from tracking the growth and change of ice in the subsurface environment to discovering the role that geodesists have to play in our geoscientific landscape.

We also learned about the value in our diverse scientific landscapes, whether that is how we are training the next generation of Arctic researchers, discovering the value of science diplomacy in science for policy work, tackling our need to dismantle the cis-het-white 'boys club', or building individual resilience through personal growth, we know that the strength in our community comes from the range of people who are part of it.

We also took time this month to thank all our amazing volunteers - over 11,900 of you - from both the Union as a whole and from the Publications. Your work and enthusiasm keeps the Union moving forward, thank you! We are also currently holding an extraordinary election for the Biogeosciences (BG) Division President, so cast your vote by 24 March.

The EGU Photo Competition is now again open for submissions; enter by 31 March and you could win free registration to EGU26, and the admiration of your peers! The EGU25 letters of schedule and the meeting programme will also be launched this month, so have you signed up to be an EGU25 mentor? Applications close 17 March.
DEADLINES
SCIENCE FOR POLICY

Join the EGU’s new Climate Hazard and Risk Task Force

Make a difference in European policymaking by joining EGU’s new Climate Hazard and Risk Task Force, which, starting in April 2025, will support the transfer of climate hazard and risk-related knowledge to policymakers and promote evidence-informed policymaking. The 8-10 selected experts will gain experience working at the science-policy interface in the European policy landscape.

Submit an application by midnight on 31 March 2025.

Nominate a colleague for EGU’s new Science for Policy Award!

The EGU has launched a Science for Policy Award for researchers, knowledge brokers, and policymakers who have strengthened the European science-policy interface. While the candidate’s achievements should be focused within Europe, they can be resident outside Europe, and/or non-European citizens.

Submit a nomination for this award by 15 June 2025.

JOURNAL WATCH

"Our findings indicate that [Sardinia and Corsica's] ancient continental structure remains mostly unchanged. Alpine orogenesis about 50 million years ago influenced Corsica's crust, enriching it with water-bearing minerals."

Cammarano et al (2025) Solid Earth

GEOROUNDUP

February EGU journal highlights
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to all EGU volunteers who gave their time in 2024!

EGU wants to thank the more than 11,900 volunteers and members who generously donated their time to the Union in 2024!
RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

EGU webinar: The world needs more geodesists – Europe perspective

Do you know all the diverse roles that geodesists can do? Watch this joint EGU-AGU webinar on our YouTube channel today and discover a range of opportunities for European geodesists.
UPCOMING DATES

EGU Science for Policy Hangout

Come virtually network with those working at the science-policy interface! Register for our next #Sci4Pol Hangout at 14:00 CET on Monday 3 March.

EGUwebinar: Careers inside and outside of academia: Panel Discussion

After your PhD, a new challenge begins: finding a position where you can continue your research or work applying your skills. Join this EGUwebinar at 16:00CET, Tuesday 11 March to get advice on how to transition between academia and industry. Register here today.

Apply now for EGU’s 2025 Education Fellowship for Early Career Scientists!

Looking to develop a creative initiative that promotes geoscience at the school and/or university level? Read more here and apply by 25 March.

Funding available for training schools and conferences support!

Applications are now open for EGU members to request funding to run a training school, Galileo conference or conference series event to be held in 2026. Various funds for support and access to the events are available, apply by 16 May 2025.
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