Vienna transformed into a buzzing hub of scientific exchange as the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly (GA) 2025 took place from 27 April to 2 May. Over 20,000 scientists from 120 countries gathered to share groundbreaking research across the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Attending the GA for the first time as part of the Early Career Scientists (ECS) Team of the Solar-Terre ...[Read More]
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Geodynamics
Shaping the Future of EGU Geodynamics: A Conversation with the Incoming President
Every leadership transition marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing fresh perspectives, new priorities and opportunities for growth. This year, the EGU Geodynamics Division warmly welcomes Professor Laetitia Le Pourhiet as its new president. A renowned researcher at the Institut Universitaire de France and Sorbonne Université, Prof. Le Pourhiet steps into the role with a clear vision for th ...[Read More]
Seismology
Seismology Job & Career Portal
On this page, we regularly update open positions in Seismology for early career scientists. Do you have a job on offer? Contact us at ecs-sm@egu.eu Since now, we also occasionally share information about schools and workshops. Please, note that other available research positions are displayed on the EGU Jobs Portal. We invite you to explore previous job posts, since some offers listed there may be ...[Read More]
Geodesy
A Brief Recap of EGU GA25
Thank you all for an amazing EGU General Assembly (GA) this year! If you missed EGU25 or some of the events we organised, here’s a recap so you can stop wondering how it went and get an idea of what to expect next year. We started our week with the online division meeting on Wednesday before the general assembly, as is our tradition. We have made some significant changes within the division team a ...[Read More]
Cryospheric Sciences
A Scientific Quest from Australia to Antarctica
In this week’s blog, Levan Tielidze tells us about his participation in a scientific expedition to Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, during the 2024–2025 field season. The journey, commencing in Australia and passing through South Africa, led him to the “surreal” and “awe-inspiring” Antarctic landscape. The team, a collaborative effort from Monash University, and the Un ...[Read More]
GeoLog
GeoTalk: meet Stefanie Kaboth Bahr, your new Early Career Scientist Union Representative!
Hello Stef. Thank you for agreeing to this interview! Before we delve deeper, could you tell our readers about yourself and your background in palaeoclimatology? Thank you for having me! I’m a Junior Professor of Palaeoclimatology at Freie Universität Berlin, a position I’ve been fortunate to hold since 2023. My academic journey began with a PhD in Paleoclimatology from Utrecht University in the N ...[Read More]
Geodynamics
The Sassy Scientist – Good day to fight the system academic edition
I’m still recovering from the Glastonbury festival of geosciences. What was the question again? Unrealistic expectations… Ah, wait. Found it. So Amina asks: Why is there an implicit expectation for postdoc mobility? Dear Amina, Why did you have to choose this question? My short answer is, it’s like you are stuck in quicksand. But I know you’re going to ask me WHYYY and expect a real answer. Fine. ...[Read More]
Hydrological Sciences
How to Keep Up with ML Developments – A Few Hints
Keeping up with current Machine Learning (ML) developments in hydrology can seem like a never-ending game of catch-up! Instead of drowning yourself in a heap of scientific publications, here are a few practical hints to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving intersection of ML and hydrology. Hint 1: Surround Yourself with Experts and Like-Minded ML Enthusiasts When questioned about how they keep ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Behind the scenes: the EGU25 Press Centre
Every year, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly transforms Vienna into a bustling hub of scientific discovery. Tens of thousands of scientists from around the world gather to present their latest research, but how do these discoveries reach the public? That’s where the EGU press centre comes in—a space where science meets storytelling, and complex research is translated into stor ...[Read More]
GeoLog
GeoTalk: Meet Adam Izdebski, Environmental Historian, Human Ecologist and member of EGU’s Biodiversity Task Force
Adam, welcome to GeoTalk! You’re an environmental historian and human ecologist, with an interest in biodiversity. Can you tell us how understanding historic changes to social and ecological systems can provide an insight into biodiversity loss today? This is a question that environmental historians face every time they talk about their work! Let me put it this way; we are at a certain point in th ...[Read More]