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What’s on at EGU26: highlights from Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee

April 21, 2026
What’s on at EGU26: highlights from Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee
EGU Flags at EGU General Assembly 2016. Credit: EGU / Kai Boggild (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

There are so many great events to participate in at EGU26 this year, in both on-site and virtual formats, that it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. Whilst we encourage you to make good use of your Personal Programme to help organise your activities, we also reached out to several of EGU’s Committees that are responsible for specific other aspects of EGU’s activities, including the ...[Read More]

Discover resources, research, training and more in EGU’s 2025 Webinars Roundup!

December 19, 2025
Text reads: EGU Webinars Roundup 2026: resources, research, training.

The European Geosciences Union hosts a busy digital programme throughout the year, from seminar-style Campfire events with online networking to free, half-day workshops funded by EGU and organised by our volunteer Committees. Sitting between the two are our webinars: free, community-driven events which are presented live with the recording published later on the EGU Youtube channel. Webinars are a ...[Read More]

On hidden disabilities: An Oceanographer’s guide to thriving with autism in STEM

December 3, 2025
On hidden disabilities: An Oceanographer’s guide to thriving with autism in STEM
Picture of the author, Fernanda Matos, wearing a "disabled in STEM" jumper.

Hi! I am Fernanda Matos, an Oceanographer and autistic! Autism is considered a hidden disability, but it is not at all an easy disability. Unlike popular opinion, I am not like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, nor am I like my autistic peers. I am unique and part of a spectrum. When we talk about disability, we’re talking about conditions like autism, blindness, hearing impairment, or a mot ...[Read More]

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

December 1, 2025
Your visa guide for the EGU General Assembly 2026: Navigating the Schengen process
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]