Searching for connection in earthquake risk, the value of the new World Soil Health Index, gift ideas for the winter season, EGU election results, don't miss the EGU abstract submission deadline for EGU26 and much more!
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The LOUPE
Issue 130, November 2025
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Geoscience for the benefit of humanity and the planet

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Interconnected systems in science

The value of connection in science is exemplified through data and community.

As winter draws close here in the northern hemisphere, our thoughts at EGU have turned to the ways that we are all interconnected, not only through science, but through community. Guest author Bob Bateman, creator of the 'EarthquakeNearMe' initative talks about how people are seeking connection with science, even in moments of risk. "People don’t search for “moment tensor solutions.” They search for “earthquake near me.” This linguistic clue tells us something powerful:  the public doesn’t want less science, they want science that feels close." As our GeoTalk interviewee this month, author and geoscientist Anjana Khatwa also says "Despite being the fundamental basis upon which all life systems depend, our emotional engagement with rock in the western world remains cold and distant... To counter this narrative, I went in search of how ancient knowledge systems (including from my own South Asian culture) could help to reframe our relationship with rock." And guest author and postdoctoral researcher Lisa Gourdon-Grünewaldt shared the importance of recognising and celebrating the International Day of LGBTQIA+ in STEM. But connection doesn't just come from humanity - Asmae Ourkiya shared the revolutionary impact the new UNESCO World Soil Health Index (WSHI) is having by connecting global data about soils. EGU Editorial Manager Eduardo Queiroz Alves also championed another way of connecting your science - using preprints as a way to encourage collaboration and make data more discoverable. 

If you are looking to build connection with gift giving this season, don't miss out on EGU's top 5 gifts for geoscientists ideas for 2025! Also the EGU26 call for abstracts is now open - you have until 13:00CET, 15 January 2026 to submit your abstract. You can also now apply to support your community at EGU26 by volunteering to our Peer Support programme that helps General Assembly novices navigate the meeting! Apply to take part by 31 March 2026.
DEADLINES
SCIENCE FOR POLICY

Invite policymakers to your EGU26 session

To help promote knowledge exchange and a culture of evidence-informed policymaking, EGU is offering free EGU26 registration (either on-site or virtual) and abstract submission procedure to European policymakers. This will enable policymakers to attend scientific sessions that are relevant to the legislation that they are working on, enable them to connect with the research community, share their policy work, and support future opportunities for science-policy engagement.

Catch up on recent EGU Policy webinars

The EGUwebinar, 'Beyond Scicomm 101: How To Connect With Policymakers' featured Mario Scharfbillig from the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, presented the report on Values and Identities: A policymaker's guide to explore the deep underpinnings of what people want, and how this is relevant to presenting research findings that resonate with the audience. For those who missed it, the webinar is available here.

Looking to brush up on your Science for Policy skills? Don't miss any of our special EGUwebinars on this topic by keeping an eye on the EGU Science for Policy playlist on YouTube. All new Science for Policy webinars will be added to this list as they are uploaded.

JOURNAL WATCH

Credit: Andrew Sole on imaggeo.egu.eu

"Freshwater runoff from the Greenland Ice Sheet significantly influenced the chemical composition of coastal waters along west Greenland, particularly in Disko Bay and at the mouth of the Nassuttooq Fjord. In the Disko Bay area, Greenland Ice Sheet-derived freshwater input replenished macronutrients in the photic zone, stimulating primary productivity and creating an important sink for CO2 long into the summer season."

Schmidt et al (2025) Influences on chemical distribution patterns across the west Greenland shelf: the roles of ocean currents, sea ice melt, and freshwater runoff Biogeosciences

GEOROUNDUP

November EGU journal highlights
ANNOUNCEMENTS

EGU Autumn Election 2025 results

We thank our members for choosing our next Union President, General Secretary, Union representative of the Early Career Scientists and Division Presidents. See the results of the elections, here!
RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

EGUwebinar: How to communicate scientific significance and quality in your publication

Knowing what journal editors are looking for in your article when they use terms such as 'significance' and 'quality'  can be difficult. Get our tips to level up your writing in this EGUwebinar today!
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 1 December.

Submit your science film for EGU26's GeoCinema!

Submit your Earth, planetary or space science film to GeoCinema at EGU26 and it could be screened on-site and virtually for the whole conference! Deadline for submission is 5 December.

EGUwebinar: How to organise impactful and inclusive scientific events

If you are hoping to organise an event at EGU26, how can you make sure it's inclusive and impactful? Join this EGUwebinar with Simon Clark and Davide Faranda at 15:00CET 9 December to learn more about everything from convening teams to logistics. Register here today.

EGUwebinar: Fostering Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in academia

Making sure that academia continues to evolve to meet the diverse needs of a modern society can feel overwhelming, but in fact the smallest acts you take can make a difference. Join this special EGUwebinar, at 16:30CET 10 December to hear about how both institutions and individuals can create change. Register here today.

Apply for a Field School for Teachers, or Geoscience Education Event in 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Field Schools for Teachers and Geoscience Education Events schemes, which provide support and financial assistance for events promoting education in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Apply by 31 December 2025.

Funding now available to host EGU-sponsored Geoscience Day 2026 public event

Apply now for up to €10,000 funding to host a Geoscience Day public event to raise awareness of the geosciences among school students, policymakers, journalists and the wider public. Deadline for applications is 19 January 2026.
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