EGU General Assembly 2019

EGU announces 2019 awards and medals

Olivia Trani October 18, 2018

Hannah L. Cloke receiving the 2018 Plinius Medal established by the Natural Hazards Division.

From 14th to the 20th October a number of countries across the globe celebrate Earth Science Week, so it is a fitting time to celebrate the exceptional work of Earth, planetary and space scientist around the world. This week, the EGU announced the 45 recipients of next year’s Union Medals and Awards, Division Medals, and Division Outstanding Early Career Scientists Awards. The aim of the awards is ...[Read More]

Educators: apply now to take part in the 2019 GIFT workshop!

Olivia Trani October 17, 2018

The topic of the 2019 edition of GIFT is ‘Plate tectonics and Earth’s structure – yesterday, today, tomorrow’.

The General Assembly is not only for researchers but for teachers and educators with an interest in the geosciences also. Every year the Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) is organised by the EGU Committee on Education to bring first class science closer to primary and high school teachers. The topic of the 2019 edition of GIFT is ‘Plate tectonics and Earth’s structure – yesterday, today, ...[Read More]

Imaggeo on Mondays: Getting involved with EGU!

Olivia Trani August 13, 2018

EGU17 - Walkway to Entrance. Credit: Kai Boggild (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

Today’s featured photo comes from the 2017 General Assembly. Did you enjoy this year’s 666 unique scientific sessions, 68 short courses and 294 side events? Did you know that EGU members and conference attendees can play an active role in shaping the scientific programme of the conference? It’s super easy! You can suggest a session (with conveners and description), and/or modific ...[Read More]

Help shape the conference programme: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sessions at the 2019 General Assembly

Olivia Trani August 10, 2018

Inter- and transdisciplinary Sessions (ITS) at the conference aim is to foster and facilitate exchange of knowledge across scientific divisions. (Credit: EGU/Foto Pluegl)

Do you enjoy the EGU’s annual General Assembly but wish you could play a more active role in shaping the scientific programme? Now is your chance! But hurry, the session submission deadline is fast approaching. You’ve got until September 6th to propose changes. As well as the standard scientific sessions, subdivided by Programme Groups, EGU coordinates Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sessions (ITS) a ...[Read More]