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The Loupe – July: Tunnelling through mountains
  • 31 July 2025

Mark the 60th anniversary of the innovative tunnel under Mont Blanc, discover your career options inside and out of academia, nominate a candidate for EGU President and other Council roles, submit your EGU26 session proposals and more!



EGU25 – by the numbers
  • 6 May 2025

Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, EGU25 was another record breaking year with an incredible 20,984 people participating in the General Assembly, both in Vienna and online!




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Resisting self-guilt as a PhD student

Self-guilt is a common feeling among PhD students. It often leads us to devalue ourselves more harshly than is fair and to form unrealistic expectations. It is important to understand how it shows up in our daily work, what fuels it, and how we can resist it — because over time, it can quietly undermine both our well-being and our work. The ideas below are the results of group discussions that have been held among students in Paris in September, …


Highlights at IAG Scientific Assembly 2025 – What you need to know

It is almost time for the scientific assembly of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), an association of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). The EGU Geodesy Division and the IAG have worked together for many years. For example, the IAG has been the main sponsor of the Geodesy Reception at past EGU General Assemblies. Besides this, the IAG coordinates global geodetic research, develops standards, supports international collaboration, and maintains essential geodetic infrastructure and services. And, every four …


If a resilient city had a face: it might look like Kagoshima

As natural hazard scientists, we often emphasise the concept of exposure – how much people, infrastructure, and ecosystems are in harm’s way when close to natural hazard sources (e.g., floodplains, volcanoes, or fault lines). The closer you are, the higher the risk. Therefore, one of the main goals in natural risk assessment is to reduce exposure whenever possible. We advocate for informed planning, avoiding high-risk areas, and making space safer through sustainable design. However, a visit to a place like …