A week of sunshine and science at EGU26

The 20th year of the General Assembly to be held in Vienna was another record-breaker!

With an incredible 22,497 participants both online and in Vienna, EGU26 was once again a wonderful celebration of scientific discovery and discussion. If you missed it, or were not able to join us this year, all the recorded keynote sessions and Medal and Award Lectures are now completely free to view on the EGU26 website, so why not pop over and catch up on the exciting presentations or conversations we had last month in Vienna. Our EGU Press Assistants were also hard at work covering a wide range of topics, from how new studies are helping us predict fire behaviour in an increasingly wildfire vulnerable era, to developments in science for policy, the new physics of Jupiter and results of the Juno Mission, the intersection of art and science education, how to grapple with non-visual scientific data, the ethics of AI use in science and much more! 

We also met EGU's new Early Career Scientists Union-wide Representative, Maria Vittoria (Mavi) Gargiulo, a researcher in disaster risk, climate hazards and science-policy at University of Salerno, Italy, and EGU Projects Manager Simon Clark highlighted some of the extra initiatives you can get involved with outside the annual General Assembly!

Lastly, don't forget nominations for all EGU's Medals and Awards remain open until 15 June - so don't miss out! It is probably easier than you think to nominate someone, and there are awards available in all divisions and a range of other subjects too. Check out the full process here.

EGU Science for Policy Award Nominations: Closing Soon

The submission deadline for the EGU Science for Policy Award is approaching! Whether you would like to acknowledge the work undertaken by yourself, your team, or a colleague on the science-policy interface, you can submit your nominations here by 15 June. You can also login to the EGU26 platform to watch the 2026 Science for Policy Award Lecture by the Science for Policy Team of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.

Join EGU's Science for Policy Hangouts

EGU hosts monthly Science for Policy Hangouts which explore various science for policy opportunities and how researchers can more effectively engage with policymaking. On 1 June at 14:00 CEST, we will be welcoming Adam Izdebski who will share his insights on integrating science into policymaking and on how the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors he is currently chairing provides advice to the European Commission.

The Hangouts take place at 14:00 CEST on the first Monday of every month. If you are interested, be sure to add them to your calendar!

Each month we choose a scientific paper published in one of EGU’s open access journals to be our Journal Watch, but did you know you can also access preprints, abstracts and supplementary materials from our meetings and annual General Assembly through EGUsphere?

Learn more at EGUsphere.

EGU allocates money to 10 exciting member-proposed Special Activities

EGU has selected 10 member-proposed, high-profile or ‘out-of-the-box’ not-for-profit activities, with high visibility and large impact to receive up to 30,000€ from the EGU's new Special Activity Fund. Find out more about these diverse and unusual projects over the next few months, read more here!

EGU Science-Media Toolkit

Did presenting your research catch the eye of a journalist at EGU26? Did you watch one of our Press Conferences and wonder if you would be prepared for such an event? Why not use our Science-Media Toolkit to help you get ready for sharing your science with the press.

EGUwebinar: Topographic analysis using TopoToolbox in MATLAB and Python 

Develop your skills in topographic analysis in this two-part webinar series, developed by EGU's Geomorphology Division. Across the two webinars, you will learn about the functionalities of TopoToolbox 3 and how it can be integrated into MATLAB and Python data analysis and modelling workflows, as well as its utility for flood and landslide simulation. Register now for session one, on Tuesday 2 June at 16:00CEST and register for session two, Wednesday 3 June at 16:00CEST.

EGUwebinar: SciComm 101, how to share science online

What are the fundamentals for online science communication? In this special EGUwebinar you will get twice the Simon Clark as science communicator and Youtuber Simon Clark joins our own EGU Projects Manager Simon Clark to talk all things online science communication. Join the conversation on 11 June at 13:00 CEST, and discover some of the fundamental practices for delivering accessible and engaging scientific content online. Register today!

Funding available to support a Distinguished Lecture speaker!

Applications are now open for the Distinguished Lectures for Secondary/High schools and Universities series, supported by EGUs Education Committee, to provide financial assistance of up to €1400 to facilitate a special lecture to be hosted at education institutions, apply by 15 June.

Apply now for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship

Applications are now open for the 2026 Science Journalism Fellowship. The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants receiving up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. Apply by 17 June.

Apply for funding to run a Public Engagement activity!

The tenth year of the EGU's Public Engagement Grants are now open for applications, providing up to €2000 to three to four of the most innovative and effective project proposals in science communication, outreach or engagement in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Submit your application by 17 June 2026.

Propose a career development workshop for Early Career Scientists!

Do you run online career development workshops? The EGU Early Career Scientists are seeking an experienced trainer to develop and deliver an online workshop to provide training for our members in various aspects of career development specifically addressing the needs and concerns of Early Career Scientists, so submit your proposal by 22 June 2026.

Job vacancy in the EGU Executive Office: Editorial Manager

EGU is hiring an Editorial Manager to support our Publications Committee, assist the executive editors of our journals and EGUsphere, as well as supporting the numerous volunteer scientific editors and referees. Read more about the role and how to submit an application here, deadline for applications is Monday 22 June 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the EGU26 Photo Competition!

Geolog, the Union’s official blog

Are we valuing poster sessions enough?

Atmospheric Sciences Division blog

EGU Campfire Geodesy – Share Your Research – 19th Edition

Geodesy Division blog