General Assembly

EGU 2016: Call-for-abstracts is now open!

Laura Roberts-Artal November 2, 2015

Austria Vienna Centre, the venue of the EGU's General Assembly. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

From now, up until 13 January 2016, you can submit your abstract for the upcoming EGU General Assembly (EGU 2016). In addition to established scientists, PhD students and other early career researchers are welcome to submit abstracts to present their research at the conference. Further, the EGU encourages undergraduate and master students to submit abstracts on their dissertations or final-year pr ...[Read More]

EGU Awards and Medals 2016

Laura Roberts-Artal October 27, 2015

A few of last year's awardees with the EGU President and Vice-President at the EGU 2015 Awards Ceremony. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Yesterday, the EGU announced the 49 recipients of next year’s Union Medals and Awards, Division Medals, and Division Outstanding Young Scientists Awards. The aim of the awards is to recognise the efforts of the awardees in furthering our understanding of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The prizes will be handed out during the EGU 2016 General Assembly in Vienna on 17-22 April. Head over t ...[Read More]

Introducing the new EGU logo!

Laura Roberts-Artal October 20, 2015

As part of a long-term effort to modernise EGU’s overall look, today we are introducing a new EGU logo. You will find the new logo on all EGU websites (including General Assembly and journal websites) and social media pages, as well as in Vienna in April, at the EGU 2016 General Assembly. The new logo retains elements of the previous one, including the circle with a tilted axis representing the Ea ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: The Grand Canyon and celebrating Earth Science Week

Laura Roberts-Artal October 12, 2015

Grand Canyon . Credit: Credit: Paulina Cwik (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Today marks the start of Earth Science Week – a yearly international event which aims to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences. The event is promoted by the American Geosciences Institute and the Geological Society of London, amongst others, so be sure to head to their websites to find out more. Our Imaggeo on Monday’s image celebrates Earth Science We ...[Read More]