Additional guidance for nominations for the EGU’s Stephan Mueller and Marie Tharp medals 19 March 2021 EGU’s Tectonics and Structural Geology Division now has two honours that recognise outstanding contributions to these disciplines. Only one will be awarded each year, and it’s up to the nominator to select which is most appropriate. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 18 March 2021 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication with scientists and the media, and policy issues, is searching for 3 new members to help further its programme. Applications are due on 6 April. Read more
Funding now available to organise a Higher Education geoscience teaching workshop! 17 March 2021 EGU is offering up to €5,000 to organise an HE Teaching Workshop between October 2021 and July 2022. Applications are due 2 August 2021. Read more
vEGU21: Everything you need to know about displays, commenting & licencing 16 March 2021 Increase the feedback you receive during EGU21 by uploading a display and commenting on other scientists’ materials beginning on 31 March. Early bird registration ends the same day! Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2021! 15 March 2021 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 18 June. Read more
Breaking waves and moisture transport drive extreme precipitation events Press release 9 March 2021 Two intertwined atmospheric processes drive the formation of many extreme precipitation events, especially in dry subtropical regions, according to a study published in Weather and Climate Dynamics. The results show these combined processes have played a key role in creating many historic flooding events, which have led to thousands of fatalities and injuries and billions of dollars in damage. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 March 2021 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 2022 medals and awards by 15 June 2021. Read more
Everything you need to know about the vEGU21 schedule! 3 March 2021 From ten keynote presentations and dozens of Short Courses to thousands of vPICO presentations, the programme for the EGU General Assembly 2021 is now finalized. Here, the most up-to-date schedule information—all in one place. Read more
EGU webinar: Getting the most out of online conferences! 2 March 2021 This 11 March webinar will address the guiding vision behind online conferences and how they can help researchers; how attendees can best interact with online platforms; and how to look after yourself while navigating the virtual realm, including during vEGU21. Read more
The Loupe – February: Mars Month! 25 February 2021 The Hope Probe’s science & symbolism; Union leaders’ Vision 2021; GreenEGU; and everything you need to know about vEGU21 sessions! Read more
