News from the EGU: General Assembly call for papers, EGU awards, ECS definition changed (January 2016) 29 January 2016 The January 2016 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 25 January 2016 Early career scientist representatives are a crucial link between the EGU and the early career scientist community. A few EGU divisions are looking to appoint new representatives. Read more
Imaggeo Photo Competition 25 January 2016 The seventh annual EGU photo competition opens on 1 February. Up until 1 March, every participant pre-registered for the General Assembly can submit up three original photos and one moving image on any broad theme related to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. This year, in line with the theme of the EGU 2016 General Assembly, we particularly encourage submissions representing an Active Planet. Read more
Communicate Your Science Video Competition 20 January 2016 Want to communicate your research to a wider audience and try your hand at video production? Now’s your chance! Early career scientists pre-registered for the EGU General Assembly are invited to take part in the EGU’s Communicate Your Science Video Competition. The deadline is 4 March. Read more
Nominate candidates for EGU awards and medals 20 January 2016 Every year, the EGU honours individuals for their contributions to the Earth, planetary and space sciences. EGU members are kindly asked to submit their nominations for all EGU 2017 medals and awards by 15 June 2016. Read more
Submit your abstract and register for the EGU 2016 General Assembly 8 January 2016 The EGU 2016 General Assembly (17–22 April, Vienna, Austria) will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Read more
Applications open for EGU 2016 Science Journalism Fellowships (up to €5k) Press release 5 January 2016 The second call for applications to the 2016 European Geosciences Union (EGU) Science Journalism Fellowship competition is now open. The fellowships enable journalists to follow scientists on location to report on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Successful applicants receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. The deadline for applications is 31 January. Read more
Workflow of interactive journals reorganised 10 December 2015 A couple of months ago, we announced changes for EGU interactive journals, which our publisher Copernicus will be implementing over the next few weeks. Such a significant modification to the workflow combined with the launch of a new library layout will be accompanied by some constraints in the next three to four weeks. Read more
Results of the EGU Autumn 2015 elections 7 December 2015 The EGU election for the next EGU president/vice-president and general secretary closed on 4 December. The results are now available on the Elections page of this website. The EGU is thankful to all those who used their voting right. Active participation in elections ensures continuation of the well-established bottom-up structure of our Union! Read more
EGU 2016 General Assembly media advisory 1 – Media registration now open Press release 1 December 2015 The 2016 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) provides an opportunity for journalists to hear about the latest research in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, and to talk to scientists from all over the world. The meeting, the largest geosciences conference in Europe, brings together some 12,000 researchers, and is taking place in Vienna, Austria, from 17 to 22 April. Read more
