EGU26

How to make the most out of your experience at EGU26 (part 1)

András Zlinszky January 26, 2026

Photo by Kai Boggild. Source: Imaggeo

The first time I came to EGU was in 2007. I was two months away from graduation, a week away from my wedding, and it was my first major international conference. I had no idea what I was doing. It was just a day trip, a red-eye train in the morning, and a train home in the evening. I turned up in a suit and tie and probably stood by my poster like a deer in the headlights. On my way home, I browse ...[Read More]

Communicating uncertainty to non-experts: A good problem to tackle

Iris Schneider Pérez and Solmaz Mohadjer January 12, 2026

Word cloud depicting main topics covered in EGU25 abstracts submitted to EOS4.1: How to communicate uncertainty to non-experts.

Uncertainty in geosciences is an inherent part of scientific processes and assessments, propagating throughout the entire workflow (Pérez-Díaz et al., 2020). As scientists, we are used to seeing error bars, confidence intervals, or statistical indicators that tell us how robust our models or measurements are (Padilla et al., 2021). The challenge arises when we need to communicate these scientific ...[Read More]

Your visa guide for the EGU General Assembly 2026: Navigating the Schengen process

Asmae Ourkiya December 1, 2025

Image by Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Source: Unsplash

Attending the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna is an invaluable experience, where scientists, researchers, and professionals come together from all over the world to share knowledge, expand networks, and strengthen the geosciences community. However, if you’re coming from a non-EU country and require a visa, preparing for your trip may feel overwhelming. As a former visa ...[Read More]

Top 5 Gifts for Geoscientists (2025 edition!)

Hazel Gibson November 27, 2025

There is a chill in the air, and yes, even some snow here in Munich as winter draws close in the Northern Hemisphere, and at this time of the year, you are probably thinking about what gifts to get that special geoscientist in your life! We know finding the kind of gift that can delight and entertain your favourite rock-botherer, lab-denizen, or star-gazer can sometimes be a challenge, so we in th ...[Read More]