News from the EGU: Alpine snow, photo competition, mentoring (February 2017) 27 February 2017 The February 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Editorial malpractice in two EGU journals (SOIL and SE) detected for one editor, others cleared 27 February 2017 EGU and Copernicus Publications recently detected a case of scientific malpractice by a topical editor of two of their journals, SOIL and Solid Earth (SE). EGU, Copernicus and the executive editors of the affected journals took prompt action by informing the community, and the editor has stepped down. We are now making data from editor and referee reports for the editor in question public, as well as for seven more soil scientists who have reviewed for EGU–Copernicus journals. The data reveal only one editor manipulated citations. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 20 February 2017 Early career scientists (ECS) make up a significant proportion of the EGU membership and it’s important to us that your voices get heard. To make sure that happens, each division appoints an ECS representative: the vital link between the Union and the ECS membership. This year a number of divisions are looking for new representatives. Follow the link to find out more, including how to get involved. Read more
Applications open for the EGU General Assembly Mentoring Programme 17 February 2017 For the first time, the EGU is offering a mentoring programme for novice conference attendees, students, and early career scientists at its annual General Assembly. The programme aims to facilitate new connections that may lead to long-term professional relationships within the Earth, planetary and space science communities. The programme promises to be a rewarding experience for both mentees and mentors, so do consider signing up. Read more
Register to attend the EGU 2017 General Assembly 7 February 2017 The EGU 2017 General Assembly (23–28 April, Vienna, Austria) will bring together over 14,000 scientists, exhibitors and journalists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The early registration deadline is 16 March. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 3 February 2017 The EGU Outreach Committee promotes the Earth, planetary and space sciences and the activities of the EGU among scientists, the non-scientific public, policymakers and all other interested individuals and organisations. The Committee seeks 1-2 new members to help further its programme. Read more
News from the EGU: grants, job, EGU17 (January 2017) 27 January 2017 The January 2017 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Imaggeo Photo Competition 25 January 2017 The eight 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. Read more
Communicate Your Science Video Competition 18 January 2017 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 26 February 2017. Read more
EGU Committee on Education seeking two new members 9 January 2017 The Committee on Education, which coordinates the EGU activities related to secondary and tertiary education, is looking for new members to help further its programmes. Read more
