Chaos to control: Scientists use a ‘butterfly attractor’ to control and change the weather Press release 28 March 2022 Researchers use computer simulations to show that extreme weather phenomena can be controlled and modified by making small adjustments to variables in the weather system. The study’s findings promise multiple future applications where weather events can be better controlled, including the effects of climate change. Read more
Applications open for EGU Science Journalism Fellowships 2022 (up to €5k) Press release 17 March 2022 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has begun accepting applications for the 11th edition of its Science Journalism Fellowship competition. 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. Read more
Mixed-media artist and digital artist-science communicator chosen as artists in residence at the EGU22 General Assembly 17 March 2022 Jakub Stepanovic, a mixed-media artist who focuses on mapping and the environment and Kelly Stanford, a digital artist and science communicator, have been selected for a residency at the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 23–27 May 2022. Our previous Artist in Residence, Elena Popova, will unfortunately no longer be able to join us in 2022. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2022! 16 March 2022 The grants will be awarded to EGU members interested in developing an outreach project to raise awareness of the geosciences outside the scientific community. The deadline for applications is 17 June. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 March 2022 Each year the EGU honours individuals for their significant contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Union members are asked to submit their nominations for all 2023 medals and awards by 15 June 2022. Read more
EGU statement on the invasion of Ukraine 2 March 2022 The Union is gravely concerned by the recent invasion of Ukraine, and hopes for a swift and peaceful resolution, achieved through co-operation and negotiation, rather than aggression. Read more
Obituary: Chris King (1949-2022) 25 February 2022 Professor Chris King, chair of EGU’s Education Committee and a champion of geoscience education, died late last week. Read more
EGU announces the Biodiversity Task Force members! 24 February 2022 EGU announces the new members of the Biodiversity Policy Task Force, who will develop new ways to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from research into practice and to connect policymakers in Europe to the most relevant geoscience experts! Read more
Job opportunity: EGU22 Press Assistant (photography) 14 February 2022 We are looking for a science communicator or science journalist with experience in photography and an interest in learning about how large geoscientific conferences work to join our Communications Team for the week of EGU22! This role is targeted towards students and recently graduated individuals, apply by 28 February 2022. Read more
EGU announces the newest feature of their Open Access repository, EGUsphere: preprints! Press release 9 February 2022 For the first time authors will be able to upload preprints to the online resource, taking advantage of EGU’s pioneering public peer-review process, whilst preparing their papers for future release. Read more
