EGU autumn elections 2021: call for candidates now open! 21 July 2021 The EGU 2021 autumn elections for the next EGU President, General Secretary, and Division Presidents will take place from 1 to 30 November 2021. EGU would like to invite you to propose a candidate to any of these vacancies by 15 September 2021. All our members are welcome to propose a candidate, and you can even nominate yourself! Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of science communication workshops! 12 July 2021 Do you run science communication workshops online? The EGU Outreach Committee is soliciting the development and delivery of online workshops in science communication, outreach, and public engagement for its members, so submit your idea by Monday 16 August 2021. Read more
Impact Factors have increased for all EGU journals in 2020! 1 July 2021 Newly announced journal metrics for EGU’s journals, managed by our publishing partner Copernicus, have revealed an increase in Impact Factor for all EGU Journals. Several journals, including Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (ACP), Earth System Dynamics (ESD), Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (NHESS) and The Cryosphere (TC) have reached their highest value ever. See the full list of new details on Copernicus’ website. Read more
Submit your session ideas for the EGU General Assembly 2022! 21 June 2021 The call for session proposals for the EGU General Assembly 2022 is now open. Until 6 September you can suggest new scientific sessions with co-conveners, and/or submit short course ideas. The deadline to submit proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates is 16 August. Session proposal options exist for both online and in-person participation in the EGU General Assembly, which is taking place in from 3–8 April 2022. Read more
vEGU21 — by the numbers 31 May 2021 Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our members and volunteers, vEGU21 reached an amazing 18,155 people over the two weeks of the virtual General Assembly! Read more
Applications open for EGU Science Journalism Fellowships 2021 (up to €5k) Press release 3 May 2021 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is now accepting applications for the 10th 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. The deadline for applications is Friday, 18 June 2021. Read more
vEGU21 Closing words 30 April 2021 Many thanks to all vEGU21 participants and volunteers who have ensured that the EGU General Assembly 2021 was a productive and stimulating experience—despite a few unexpected bumps along the way! Read more
Flies grow bigger up north: insect size a promising new proxy for palaeoclimate 29 April 2021 Can the body size of ancient flies reveal past temperatures? Scientists may have extended a proxy for past climates back millions of years. The results will be presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2021, which is taking place from 19-30 April 2021. Read more
‘Picture A Scientist’ screening extended! 28 April 2021 Due to popular request, and as a thank you to all vEGU21 participants for their patience earlier this week, EGU has extended the viewing license of ‘Picture A Scientist’ from Thursday 29 April at 9:00 CEST through Sunday 2 May at 9:00 CEST. Read more
Scientists don spacesuits to explore Hawaiian lava tubes as if they were on Mars Press release 28 April 2021 Analog astronauts—scientists living in a habitat atop a Hawaiian volcano to train for living and working on the moon and Mars—are exploring lava tubes, which may hold biosignatures of life. The researchers will present their latest findings at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2021, which is meeting from 19-30 April 2021. Read more
