The EGU Geosciences Information for Teachers (GIFT) programme offers teachers of primary school to high school the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge in geoscience themes and to shorten the time between new discoveries and textbook information.
The programme includes three different activities:
- The EGU General Assembly GIFT workshop
Organised at each EGU General Assembly, this symposium combines presentations on current research by leading scientists with hands-on activities presented by science educators for around 80 teachers who have applied and been accepted. - GIFT workshops at international conferences
The EGU sponsors and organises GIFT workshops at international conferences other than the EGU General Assembly. These include Alexander von Humboldt conferences and International Geological Congresses. - Capacity-building GIFT workshops
The EGU is planning to sponsor GIFT series around the world, each series receiving reduced funding over time, following a “capacity building” scheme. The first workshop series has been organised for the University of Cape Town and Iziko Museum of South Africa (2021–2024).
Applying to participate to EGU General Assembly 2025 GIFT Workshop
The EGU General Assembly 2025 GIFT Workshop will take place on 27–30 April 2025 in Vienna, Austria and will focus on ‘Exploring the Sea Floor’. Please see the programme overview (PDF document, 97.1 KB) for more details.
Teachers and educators from Europe and around the world can apply to participate in the GIFT workshop by filling in an online application form.
Application page: https://www.egu.eu/education/gift/form/
Deadline: 25 November 2024
Source: European Geosciences Union / GIFT call page
