If you’ve ever been to Vienna’s Prater, you might know the ride. I can see it from my hotel window while I am getting dressed to head to the Austria Center Vienna for EGU26. It’s essentially a long, slightly questionable-looking couch, strapped on either side to cables that behave less like cables and more like very enthusiastic elastic bands. One flick of a switch and suddenly — whoooosh! you’r ...[Read More]
One of our key services (and the way that many people know our organisation) is through our annual General Assembly – a meeting of around 20,000 researchers that is held in Vienna, Austria, and online in each spring. This meeting is a critical event for our community, a place for scientists to get new ideas and come together to discuss their work, plans and struggles, in a world that is increasing ...[Read More]
How to navigate through the vast and seemingly complicated landscapes of the EGU26.
Welcome back to EGU26! We hope you are well-rested, have your comfy shoes on and are ready to get inspired by all the amazing talks and posters EGU26 in line for you. EGU26 is as big as ever, so here are some tips and suggestions to inspire your first day. Starting off strong with a coffee in hand and a notebook tucked under your arm. Head off to the GMPV5.2 ”Formation of metal ore deposits ...[Read More]
Are you working on the magnetosphere, ionosphere, atmosphere, or space weather? We invite members of the scientific, operational, and applied user communities to contribute to a community survey that will help shape a New Earth Observation Mission Idea (NEOMI) Study of Energetic Particle Precipitation (SEEP). Earth’s atmosphere is not isolated from space. Invisible streams of energetic particles c ...[Read More]
Attending conferences is a great way to widen your existing network, meet potential employers and grow your professional skills. At EGU26, there are lots of exciting and useful career networking opportunities, training and events, regardless of whether you attend virtually or on-site in Vienna! Jobs and careers area, and pop-up events In the entrance foyer to Hall X2 on the Purple level are the Jo ...[Read More]
Prof. Jonathan Williams is an atmospheric chemist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, where he leads research into volatile organic compounds — the invisible molecules emitted by forests, cities, people, and everything in between. His work spans the Amazon rainforest to cinema audiences, from elderflower blossoms to the breath of cities. Chemist by Chance, Then by Choice J ...[Read More]
Each month we feature specific Divisions of EGU and during the monthly GeoRoundup we put the journals that publish science from those Divisions at the top of the Highlights section. For April, we are not featuring any particular divisions, but an ensemble of all the highlights of this month instead. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Quiet New Particle Formation is a significant aerosol source in t ...[Read More]
The wait is almost over! Next week, the geomorphology community descends on Vienna for our annual week of science. While the halls will be packed with oral sessions, posters, and PICOs, the informal exchanges between sessions offer a vital space for networking and new ideas. To help you navigate the busy week ahead, we’ve curated a shortlist of the Geomorphology Division’s top social and networkin ...[Read More]
The countdown to EGU26 continues and we are now only DAYS away from the much anticipated conference week. With an event of such magnitude, it’s no surprise that some people, particularly first time attendees, may find it intimidating to navigate the conference. Don’t you worry… I’ve got you covered! So whether you’re attending the EGU General Assembly for the first or ...[Read More]