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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 1d

Thinking about joining EGU's #Mentoring Scheme for #EGU26, but want to consolidate your skills first? This #workshop is for you!

📅: Thursday 16 October 2025, at 10:00 CEST.
🔗: egu.eu/6Q7OB9
⚠️Places are limited! Apply by 14 October 2025!
👉 Learn more: egu.eu/0NTDAW

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Reposted by EGU Soil System Sciences Division

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 2d

🚨#JobAlert
Are you currently a #student living in Germany and looking for a part-time & remote job?
This opportunity is waiting for you!
#EGU are looking for a Community Development Assistant work-student to join their communications team!
📅Apply by 24 October 2025.
Learn more here: egu.eu/9Y1PZ8

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Community Development Assistant
Apply by 24 October 2025
Currently Pursuing a graduate degree in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, or a relevant
Be living in Germany for full-time education
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact with individuals online with sensitivity and professionalism
Expert command of English
Send your application to vacancy@egu.eu
Interested? Here is your next step Apply by 24 October 2025
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Reposted by EGU Soil System Sciences Division

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 1d

The #EGU’s #Education Committee is expanding its Geoscience Education Field Officers initiative to even more European countries🌍!

🗓️Applications are open until 31 October 2025.

👀Application details: egu.eu/5BXBFW
🔗Apply here: egu.eu/6YN5A8
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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 2d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!

📖 Terrain is a stronger predictor of peat depth than airborne radiometrics in Norwegian landscapes

👥 Vollering et al.

🔗 soil.copernicus.org/articles/11/...

#SoilScience #SoilJournal #Research #OpenAccess #EGU_SSS

Terrain is a stronger predictor of peat depth than airborne radiometrics in Norwegian landscapes

Abstract. Peatlands are Earth's most carbon-dense terrestrial ecosystems and their carbon density varies with the depth of the peat layer. Accurate mapping of peat depth is crucial for carbon accounti...

soil.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 2d

📰 The latest EGU Soil System Sciences (SSS) Newsletter - Issue 3 - is out!

🔗 Read it here: www.egu.eu/newsletter/s...

💌 Want to subscribe? Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up and stay connected with the soil science community!

#SoilScience #EGU #Newsletter #SoilSystems

[EGU SSS list] Newsletter n. 3

www.egu.eu

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Reposted by EGU Soil System Sciences Division

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 4d

Are you a #ScienceArtist? We're looking for you to join us at #EGU26!

Applications are now open for EGU’s #Artist in #Residence programme!

📅 Apply by 27 October 2025.
👉 Learn more about the application details & requirements: egu.eu/63Y1BV
📝 Submit your application here: egu.eu/813683

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 4d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 What if publication bias is the rule and net carbon loss from priming the exception?

👥 Michel et al.

🔗 soil.copernicus.org/articles/11/...

#SoilScience #SoilJournal #Research #OpenAccess #EGU_SSS

What if publication bias is the rule and net carbon loss from priming the exception?

Abstract. Priming effects in soil science describe the influence of fresh carbon (C) inputs on rates of microbial mineralisation of native soil organic matter, which can either increase (positive prim...

soil.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 4d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 A simple model of the turnover of organic carbon in a soil profile: model test, parameter identification and sensitivity

👥 Coucheney et al.

🔗 soil.copernicus.org/articles/11/...

#SoilScience #SoilJournal #Research #OpenAccess #EGU_SSS

A simple model of the turnover of organic carbon in a soil profile: model test, parameter identification and sensitivity

Abstract. Simulation models are potentially useful tools to test our understanding of the processes involved in the turnover of soil organic carbon (SOC) and to evaluate the role of management practic...

soil.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 4d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 Aeration and mineral composition of soil mediate microbial CUE

👥 Niedźwiecka et al.

🔗 soil.copernicus.org/articles/11/...

#SoilScience #SoilJournal #Research #OpenAccess #EGU_SSS

Aeration and mineral composition of soil mediate microbial CUE

Abstract. In ecosystem studies, microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE) is often used to estimate the proportion of organic substrate (glucose) consumed by microbial biomass that is not released from so...

soil.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 7d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 Quantifying hydrological impacts of compacted sandy subsoils using soil water flow simulations: the importance of vegetation parameterization

👥 soil.copernicus.org/articles/11/...
🔗

#SoilScience #SoilJournal#Research #OpenAccess

soil.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 9d

🌱 Are you an EGU member looking to grow as a mentor or mentee?

On 16 Oct (10 am CEST), the EGU Outreach Committee hosts a free interactive mentoring workshop!

👉 Register by 14 Oct: www.egu.eu/webinars/562...

#EGU #Mentoring #EGU26

EGU mentoring workshop 2025

<p>Are you an EGU member who is looking for a way to gain confidence and increase your skills in mentorship? Why don’t you join the EGU Outreach Committee’s Mentoring Workshop!</p><p>This workshop wil...

www.egu.eu

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 13d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 Overcoming barriers in long-term, continuous monitoring of soil CO2 flux: a low-cost sensor system
👥 Nguyen et al.
🔗 lnkd.in/dn56fqG5
hashtag#SoilScience hashtag#SoilJournal hashtag#Research hashtag#OpenAccess

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 13d

🆕 New publication in SOIL journal!
📖 Combining electromagnetic induction and satellite-based NDVI data for improved determination of management zones for sustainable crop production
👥 Dogar et al.
🔗 lnkd.in/dtHTVYVj
hashtag#SoilScience hashtag#SoilJournal hashtag#Research hashtag#OpenAccess

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 16d

Just wrapped up an amazing #Eurosoil2025 in Seville-Spain 🌍
Inspiring talks, great networking & exciting new soil science!

Huge thanks to all organizers & participants 👏
Onward to more collaboration & sustainable solutions 🌱

#Eurosoil2025 #SoilScience #Seville

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Final reminder!

The #EGU26 SSS Division is still accepting session proposals, but the deadline is TOMORROW ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to contribute!

#SoilScience #EGU_SSS #ECS #ScienceCareers

EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 Call for session proposals!

The #EGU26 SSS Division is accepting ideas for sessions.
Help shape the programme: 🌱 soils, sustainability, climate, land use, and beyond.

📅 Deadline: 16 Sept 2025
🔗 meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/provis...

#SoilScience #EGU_SSS #ECS #ScienceCareers

Call for session proposals

meetingorganizer.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · 29d

Did you know?

In Iceland, volcanic ash weathers into some of the world’s youngest soils: Andisols! 🌋 Rich in minerals, they support hardy plants in a tough climate.
Soil isn’t just dirt; it’s living history beneath our feet. 🪱

#EGU #SoilScience #GlobalSoils

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Reposted by EGU Soil System Sciences Division

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · Sep 2

EGU 2025 autumn #elections are coming!

🗳️#Vote from from 3 to 25 November 2025 for the Union President, General Secretary, ECS Rep & Division Presidents.

#Nominate yourself or others by 3 September 2025 !

👉 More details: egu.eu/7XQD4R

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌱 SSS Newsletter #2 – August 2025 is out!

Discover the latest in soil science, ERC grants, journal highlights, workshops, and more.

Find all details here: 👉 www.linkedin.com/company/1068...

🔗 Follow us to keep informed, and join the conversation!

#EGU26 #Newsletter #EGU_SSS #SoilScience

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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · Aug 28

Are you struggling to #write about your #research for a non-specialist audience?

Don't miss this #webinar on best practices and techniques in academic writing to help you communicate and engage more efficiently with the #general #public.

🔗 Register here: egu.eu/8DDSBL

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Aug 25

📅 9 Sept 2025 | 2 PM (Paris)
Want to make your research shine for everyone, not just scientists? ✨
Join us to the webinar: “How do you write about your research for non-specialist audience?”
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Speakers: Geoff Marsh & Natalia Deane.
#wrbinar #WritingSkills #EGU-SSS

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Popular Science Writing: From Blogs to Press Releases . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

How do you write about your research for a non-specialist audience? In this webinar, learn how to to engage different audiences by using captivating prose, impactful structure and how to effectively e...

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Reposted by EGU Soil System Sciences Division

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · Aug 13

Are you struggling to #write about your #research for a non-specialist audience?

Don't miss this #webinar on best practices and techniques in academic writing to help you communicate and engage more efficiently with the #general #public.

🔗 Register here: egu.eu/8DDSBL

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 Call for session proposals!

The #EGU26 SSS Division is accepting ideas for sessions.
Help shape the programme: 🌱 soils, sustainability, climate, land use, and beyond.

📅 Deadline: 16 Sept 2025
🔗 meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/provis...

#SoilScience #EGU_SSS #ECS #ScienceCareers

Call for session proposals

meetingorganizer.copernicus.org

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 Stay up-to-date on soil science jobs & internships!

Looking for your next opportunity in #SoilScience or related fields?

Check out the latest listings from the EGU portal:
👉 www.egu.eu/jobs/?divisi...

#SoilScience #EGU_SSS #ECS #ScienceCareers

Search for jobs

EGU, the European Geosciences Union, is Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide.

www.egu.eu

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EGU Soil System Sciences Division @egu-sss.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨 Freshly dropped: The first newsletter from @EGU_SSS is out now! 🎉
📰 www.egu.eu/newsletter/s...

Dive into fresh soil research 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬, and get the latest on upcoming soil science events 🌱

💡 Got ideas? You can contribute too 😜

#SoilScience #EGU #SSS #SoilCommunity #AcademicLife #OpenGeoSci

[EGU SSS list] Newsletter n. 1

www.egu.eu

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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · Jul 31

The call for #session #proposals for the #EGU26 General Assembly is now open!
Submit short course ideas and/or proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates by 16 September 2025.

👉 Submit your proposals here: egu.eu/60GYS7

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