Most-read EGU journal articles of 2020! EGU news 30 December 2020 From the substructure of extremely hot summers and the potential intensification of the global hydrologic cycle to knowledge building on Twitter, these crowd-pleasers accounted for a quarter-million views in 2020! Read more
Happy holidays from EGU! EGU news 18 December 2020 Special end-of-year thanks to our thousands of volunteers and members, and best wishes for 2021. Read more
Applications open for EGU Education Fellowships 2021 EGU news 15 December 2020 EGU is now accepting applications for two fellows to help publicise educational resources related to the Union’s General Assembly 2021. The deadline for applications is 29 January 2021. Read more
Top 5 (Last-Minute) Gifts for Geoscientists! EGU news 11 December 2020 Looking for gifts for all the geoscientists in your life? EGU has you covered with a special 2020 edition of this must-read professional guide. Read more
#vEGU21: Engage • Discover • Inspire EGU news 10 December 2020 Registration is now open to attend the EGU General Assembly 2021. The abstract submission deadline is 13 January at 13:00 CET. Read more
Join EGU’s festive science-policy ‘happy hour’ on 17 December! EGU news 9 December 2020 During this lively networking event, participants will virtually mingle with people working at the science-policy interface as well as others interested in doing so. The happy hour will begin at 17:00 CET. Read more
EGU announces extensive annual meeting fee-waiver scheme EGU news 8 December 2020 Free and reduced registrations to vEGU21 will make it possible for geoscientists from around the globe to more efficiently collaborate to develop solutions to the many critical issues humanity will still face once the pandemic is over. Read more
Renew your membership today! EGU news 3 December 2020 EGU is dedicated to excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity and the planet. Renew now to submit an abstract and receive discounted registration to vEGU21! Read more
Engagement toolkit now available EGU news 2 December 2020 The 19-30 April gathering will feature many ways for you to engage, discover, inspire others – and to find inspiration, too! Read more
The Loupe – November: Milankovitch Cycles Centennial EGU news 2 December 2020 This month’s newsletter commemorates the discovery that the amount of solar radiation Earth receives varies cyclically and updates members on the latest blogs, policy, and General Assembly news. Read more
Antarctica Day: a milestone of collaborative science research EGU news 1 December 2020 The Antarctic Treaty, signed on 1 December 1959, set aside nearly 10% of the Earth for peaceful purposes in the interest of all of humankind. Read more
#vEGU21: Engage • Discover • Inspire EGU news 20 November 2020 The General Assembly 2021 will offer a full suite of sessions and activities to help you engage, discover, inspire others – and find inspiration, too! Read more
Deadlines for 2021 Outreach Activities Shifted EGU news 12 November 2020 New timelines for EGU’s 2021 Science Journalism Fellowships and Public Engagement Grants will offer current and future recipients additional time to engage the public with the geosciences. Read more
Seeking Artists (not!) in Residence for EGU21 EGU news 10 November 2020 Artists: apply now to participate in EGU2021, Europe largest virtual geoscience conference. The deadline for applications is 1 December. Read more
Vote in EGU’s Autumn Election 2020! EGU news 5 November 2020 Exercising your right as an EGU member will help ensure the continuation of the Union’s well-established, bottom-up structure. Read more
EGU General Assembly 2021 to be held virtually EGU news 2 November 2020 #vEGU21 will be a fully online meeting that offers as full a representation of the experience that EGU members traditionally enjoy at the annual meeting in Vienna as possible. Read more
The Loupe – October: EGU’s Natural Hazards & Risk Reduction Month EGU news 30 October 2020 This month’s newsletter recognises natural hazards and the importance of reducing the risks associated with them and updates members on the 2021 EGU awards & medals! Read more
EGU announces its 2021 awards and medals! EGU news 21 October 2020 The European Geosciences Union is honouring 51 people at all stages of their careers who have made substantial contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
EGU statement: Proposed cuts to EU science funding could slow future research and innovation EGU news 21 October 2020 The ongoing pandemic and intensifying effects of climate change demonstrate that Europe needs to invest in its scientists and research and innovation sector. Both are crucial for addressing future economic and societal challenges. Read more
Volunteer to be an EGUsphere preprint moderator! EGU news 14 October 2020 EGU is seeking scientists who want to gain experience in the realm of scientific publishing to pre-screen manuscripts submitted to the Union’s new online platform. Read more
Unfinished business: EGU announces virtual plenary on 22 October at 12:30 CEST EGU news 13 October 2020 Your participation will be crucial at the Union’s first online business meeting. Read more
EGU webinar: Funding opportunities—European Research Council grants EGU news 12 October 2020 On 19 September at 12:00, EGU will host a webinar about ERC individual research grants Read more
Earth Science Week 2020: Earth materials in our lives EGU news 8 October 2020 EGU is highlighting an alphabet of crucial Earth materials as part of the annual geoscience celebration! Read more
EGU Education Committee seeks two ECS representatives EGU news 8 October 2020 The committee seeks new members to help further teacher-training workshops and other secondary and post-secondary education initiatives. Read more
Job opportunity at the EGU Executive Office: Committee Programmes Coordinator EGU news 7 October 2020 We are seeking a new member of our Munich-based team to develop mentoring, training, and career-growth opportunities for EGU members and the geoscience community. The deadline for applications is 23 October 2020. Read more
How geoscience can contribute to Europe’s “man on the moon” environmental effort EGU news 6 October 2020 EGU’s annual science-policy event highlights the importance of collaboration to achieve the EU Green Deal targets. Read more
EGU announces new EDI logo for the 2021 General Assembly EGU news 5 October 2020 This logo is one of several initiatives the EDI Working Group is currently considering to help promote and support equality, diversity, and inclusion of opportunities in the geosciences. Read more
How geoscience can support the European Green Deal EGU news 30 September 2020 A new EGU document outlines the many ways scientists can contribute to the success of this crucial EU policy initiative Read more
Introducing The Loupe: EGU’s Mineral month, Green Deal sci-policy event & more EGU news 29 September 2020 The redesigned newsletter will keep EGU members “in the loupe” on upcoming events, essential resources, and the latest journal highlights. Read more
Integrating geoscience into the European Green Deal EGU news 25 September 2020 Don’t miss out on EGU’s 30 September virtual science-policy events! Read more
EGU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group seeks new members EGU news 21 September 2020 The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, which promotes and supports equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunities in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, seeks new members to help further its aims. Read more
EGU webinar: making geoscience societies more inclusive EGU news 15 September 2020 On 17 September at 17:00, EGU will host a webinar to explore some of the many ways that geoscience societies and their members can be more inclusive of diverse, under-represented or minority groups. Read more
Call for nominations: ESA-EGU Earth Observation Excellence Award EGU news 4 September 2020 The competition is now open for a new European Space Agency-European Geosciences Union award that recognises the achievements of a person or team whose research is helping to address the challenges of our changing planet using Earth observations made by European satellites. Nominations are due by 2 November. Read more
Job opportunity at EGU: IT Specialist EGU news 2 September 2020 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking to appoint an IT Specialist to support the IT Manager. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2020. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: Biodiversity, soil sciences & geobaking! EGU news 31 August 2020 The August 2020 edition of the EGU newsletter is now available. Read more
EGU Governance Review: An Opportunity for Reflection EGU news 12 August 2020 The Union has begun a review to determine whether all if its structures and governance practices are fit for accomplishing its vision of realising a sustainable and just future for humanity and the planet. Read more
Obituary: Michael Freilich (1954-2020) EGU news 7 August 2020 Dr Freilich, former director of NASA’s Earth Science Division and namesake of the upcoming Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite mission, died earlier this week. Read more
Monthly news from EGU: A celebration of Marie Tharp & all women geoscientists EGU news 30 July 2020 The July 2020 edition of the EGU newsletter is now available. Read more
EGU Autumn 2020 elections: call for Treasurer candidates EGU news 22 July 2020 You are kindly asked to propose a candidate willing to serve as EGU’s next Treasurer by 15 September 2020. Members are welcome and encouraged to nominate themselves. The election will take place during the month of November. Read more
EGU journals: SOIL receives its first Impact Factor EGU news 20 July 2020 The high visibility of EGU’s journals is reflected in the more than 2.5 million views that papers published in 2019 have received to date. Read more
Integrating science into the EU Green Deal: EGU 2020 science-policy event EGU news 17 July 2020 This September EGU will co-host a virtual discussion of how the geosciences can support the European Green Deal and ensure its biodiversity and zero-pollution targets are achieved Read more
EGU urges Europe to commit to a green economic recovery plan post pandemic EGU news 13 July 2020 Europe’s largest geosciences union strongly encourages EU policymakers to adhere to the Paris Agreement timetable and to support the European Green Deal goals during the upcoming budget discussions to shift our economies towards carbon neutrality and create a healthier environment for all. Read more
Your chance to spend a week working with a Member of the European Parliament! EGU news 10 July 2020 Apply by 7 August to participate in the EGU’s science-policy pairing scheme to share your expertise with a Member of the European Parliament Read more
EGU announces first higher education teaching grant recipients EGU news 8 July 2020 Additional awards for preparing geoscience teaching materials will help the university teaching community respond to the major challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic Read more
Monthly news from EGU: Anti-racism, careers outside academia and a science-policy happy hour EGU news 1 July 2020 The June 2020 edition of the EGU newsletter is now available. Read more
Submit your session ideas for the EGU General Assembly 2021! EGU news 1 July 2020 The call for session proposals for the EGU General Assembly 2021 is now open. You have until 15 August to submit proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates and until 11 September to suggest scientific sessions and short courses. The next EGU General Assembly is scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria from 25–30 April 2021. Read more
Apply for EGU financial support for training schools and conference series EGU news 12 June 2020 EGU invites applications for training schools and conferences in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. The deadline is 14 August 2020. Read more
EGU webinar: Careers outside of academia EGU news 12 June 2020 At 16:00 on 24 June 2020, EGU will host a webinar featuring four scientists who successfully transitioned to non-academic careers. Read more
EGU strongly supports equality, diversity and inclusion EGU news 3 June 2020 The Union is committed to improving equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion both within and beyond the geosciences and condemns racism or any other form of discrimination anywhere in the world. Read more
It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Nominate candidates for EGU awards and medals by 30 June EGU news 27 May 2020 Each year the EGU honours individuals for their contributions to the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Union members are kindly asked to submit their nominations for all EGU 2021 medals and awards by 30 June 2020. Read more
