Apply now for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship 2023 (up to €5k) Press release 16 March 2023 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has begun accepting applications for the 12th 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
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2023! 15 March 2023 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 16 June. Read more
Scientists find clear evidence to make flood risk a bigger international priority Press release 7 March 2023 In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, researchers find that flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept. Read more
Apply to host EGU-sponsored Geoscience Day public event(s) 2023 23 February 2023 Apply for funding to host a Geoscience Day public event to raise awareness of the geosciences among school students, policymakers, journalists and the wider public. Read more
New study settles long-standing debate: does agricultural erosion create a carbon sink or source Press release 16 February 2023 In a new study published today in the European Geosciences Union journal Biogeosciences, two researchers address the soil organic carbon erosion paradox. The study was the result of a collaboration between UCLouvain, Belgium and ETH, Zurich. Read more
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: what happened in February 2023? 15 February 2023 On the 6 February 2023, two earthquakes of 7.8Mw and 7.5Mw struck Turkey and Syria, causing the loss of thousands of lives and widespread damage. Local experts from Turkey, with EGU Division Presidents from seismology and natural hazards explain what happened, and why this event was so devastating. Read more
EGU authors share why our journals are the perfect match! 14 February 2023 The results are in from EGU’s author survey from last year and once again our authors have told us that they value our open access publishing and open peer review processes! Read on to find out why many authors think EGU’s journals are the perfect match! Read more
Media registrations now open for the EGU General Assembly 2023 10 February 2023 Members of the media, public information officers and science bloggers are now invited to register online for the meeting free of charge. EGU23 will be held from 23-28 April, 2023 both in-person (Vienna, Austria) and online. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 February 2023 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 2024 medals and awards by 15 June 2023. Read more
University geoscience teachers: apply for an EGU higher education teaching resources grant! 7 February 2023 The EGU invites applications for grants to fund the preparation of university-level geoscience teaching materials. The deadline is 1 May 2023. Read more
