The General Assembly is the nucleus around which EGU’s community gathers and connects, providing a week of opportunity to meet new people and reaffirm old bonds. Progress within science and its impact on society rises from the confluence of ideas and a diversity of voices; to facilitate meeting and discussion at the Assembly, #EGU25 offers …[Read More]
We’ve now been pedalling (unaided by batteries, in case you were wondering) for six days along the Rhine. I’m writing this in the warmth of the evening sun, sparkling off the river, flowing gently past tonight’s campsite, which occupies the hundred metre wide floodplain between the left bank and a steeply-sloping vineyard. Today’s ride took …[Read More]
We are researchers. Researchers are people. People sometimes have children. These are three simple statements (and fundamental truths) that are often overlooked by institutional and funding policies, leading to a disconnect between the demands of research and the responsibilities of parenthood. Especially in field-based research, which is typical in the geosciences, rigorous expectations of long …[Read More]
There are so many great events to participate in at EGU25 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 …[Read More]
Each year, the EGU’s Science for Policy Programme at the EGU General Assembly provides participants with insights on how their research and expertise can be integrated into the policymaking process and the opportunities that exist for them to engage. This month’s GeoPolicy Blog post highlights some of the exciting #Sci4Pol sessions and initiatives that you …[Read More]
The EGU General Assembly 2025 is just around the corner! It will take place on 27 April – 2 May 2025, with more than 19,000 presentations (orals, posters, and PICOs) that will be delivered and viewed both on-site in Vienna (Austria Center Vienna) and virtually (through Zoom & Gather Town). The Hydrological Sciences Division offers …[Read More]
Attending conferences is a great way to widen your existing network, meet potential employers and grow your professional skills. At EGU25, there are lots of exciting and useful career networking opportunities, training and events, regardless of whether you attend virtually or on-site in Vienna! Short Courses SC 2.4 Navigating Your Path to Mid-Career: How to …[Read More]
![20 Years of GM [Part 2]: A conversation on change and progress with Geomorphology’s first and current presidents](https://blogs.egu.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2025/04/GM-20th-anniv-banner-9-1024x270.webp)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the EGU Geomorphology Division (GM). Many of us have found community, experienced our first conference presentation, and furthered our careers through GM. GM has grown to be mid-sized for EGU standards with ~700 abstracts submitted in 2024 – but we had to start somewhere. I spoke with GM’s …[Read More]
![20 Years of GM [Part 1]: Looking Back with Geomorphology Division Presidents!](https://blogs.egu.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2025/04/4-1024x565.webp)
This year the EGU Geomorphology (GM) division celebrates its 20th year (and it’s been a little over 10 years since our first GM blog post too!), so keep an eye out for exciting celebrations during the General Assembly in April. Ahead of this momentous celebration, we found time to sit down with four of the …[Read More]
Pop-up networking returns for the #EGU25 General Assembly! Attendees can add their own events to the conference programme using the pop-up scheduling tool. Events can be virtual or in-person, and include a number of tagging options to communicate the event theme to other attendees. The pop-up networking scheduling tool is live right now! Anyone attending EGU25 …[Read More]
