EGU Blogs

Solar-Terrestrial Sciences

Introducing Jana Šafránková and Zdeněk Němeček : 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal for pioneering research in space plasma and dusty plasma Physics

Mrittika Ghosh and Liliana Macotela April 28, 2026

Congratulations on receiving the 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal for your pioneering work and outstanding leadership in advancing our understanding of space plasma physics, including its fundamental processes and impacts throughout the solar system and beyond. What does this recognition mean to each of you personally, and how does it impact your ongoing work in this …[Read More]

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Natural Hazards

Multi-Risk Forecasting: Operational Reality or Scientific Ambition?

Christopher J. White, Hedieh Soltanpour, Mario Bianco, Emma Brown and Darren Lumbroso April 27, 2026

Reflections from a workshop on multi-risk impact-based forecasting and warning systems for weather-related hazards. With mounting evidence that hazards rarely occur in isolation, the question is no longer whether multi-risk impact-based forecasting and warning systems are needed, but how to build them [1]. Yet, moving beyond single-hazard thinking towards genuinely multi-hazard and then …[Read More]

GeoLog

EGU26 Photo Competition finalists – who will you vote for?

Hazel Gibson April 27, 2026

This year’s Photo Competition judging panel did a fantastic job of narrowing down the outstanding photo submissions to the EGU’s Photo Competition to just 10 finalists! The finalist photos are listed below and on the Imaggeo website where you can vote for them from Sunday 3 May until Thursday, 7 May 2025 – voting closes …[Read More]

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Climate: Past, Present & Future

Get ready for EGU26 with the Climate Division

Shalenys Bedoya-Valestt April 27, 2026

Dear climate community, The EGU General Assembly 2026 (3–8 May) is almost here. With more than 21,000 presentations (orals, posters, and PICOs) on the schedule, it is time to plan your week. Before you travel, please keep these important updates and reminders in mind: Get the App: Download the EGU26 App (iOS or Android) to …[Read More]

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Seismology

Seismology Division Events for EGU26 General Assembly

EGU Seismology ECS Team, David and Adam Ciesielski April 25, 2026

Hello all you Seismologists, eager to get together at EGU26! We are now getting very close to the next EGU General Assembly, and of course we are looking forward to reconnecting with all of you at EGU26. In this blog post, we would like to summarise many of the events that are organised by the …[Read More]

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Tectonics and Structural Geology

TS division at EGU26 and beyond

Pauline Gayrin April 24, 2026

With the EGU General Assembly 26 approaching, now is the time to review the division’s activities! Thanks to the efforts of all the conveners, and the division officers the scientific programme of our division is once again very rich and reflects the evolution of the field. Sessions The sessions are organised into nine blocks: TS1 …[Read More]

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Biogeosciences

Meet Anne Klosterhalfen, the Outstanding Early Career Scientist awardee of the Biogeosciences Division!

Sílvia Poblador April 24, 2026

This year, Anne Klosterhalfen has received the Biogeosciences Division’s Outstanding Early-Career Scientist Award. The BG team warmly celebrates this well-deserved recognition! We talked to her about her scientific journey and research contributions, with the hope of inspiring the next generation of biogeoscientists. Could you tell us a bit about yourself and what inspired you …[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

Ready for EGU GA 2026?

Bettina Schaefli April 24, 2026

Most of us are almost ready to go to EGU General Assembly 2026. It will take place on 3–8 May 2026, with more than 21,000 submitted abstracts (presented as orals, posters, and PICOs, onsite and virtual). The EGU-Programme App is ready to be downloaded. Speakers can already upload their material and of course, all of …[Read More]

GeoLog

EGU26: Get creative at the General Assembly with EGUart and more!

Jane Roussak and Hazel Gibson April 24, 2026

At EGU we take our science seriously, but we also value creativity and the role it plays in all aspects of being a researcher, from designing your study to science communication! The EGU26 General Assembly offers plenty of avenues for creativity in every way, shape and form. If you’re keen to indulge your creative side …[Read More]

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Cryospheric Sciences

What’s up at EGU26?

The Chief Editors April 24, 2026

In this week’s post, we share the Cryosphere division highlights at EGU26 with you. If it’s your first time at EGU, they might be a great starting point to get to know other division members and if you are already an EGU expert, these events are always a nice opportunity to reconnect with old friends. …[Read More]