EGEA Hannover welcomes EGEA Marburg
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
As our original Re-exchange event had to be cancelled at short notice due to a snowstorm, we are delighted to be able to show our friends from EGEA Marburg blooming Hanover in spring for the first time.

HeiBoMaMa: Camping & Hiking
2026-05-08 09:00 - 2026-05-09 10:00 (Europe/Prague) | Campingplatz Marienort, Am Morgenbach 1, Trechtingshausen, 55413, Germany
On May 8, we’ll meet in the morning at the campground in Trechtingshausen to go hiking with the entities Heidelberg, Bonn, Marburg, and Mainz. Afterward, we’ll spend the evening at the campground and stay there overnight.

It’s more of a small, internal exchange, but if you’re interested, feel free to message us on Instagram (@egea_mainz) or via email (mainz@egea.eu).

You can find all further details in the dedicated WhatsApp group.

Info session
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Prague)
Applications for the EGEA Board & Regional Contact Persons 2026/2027 are now open 👀

Want to know what BoE & RCP actually do? Join our info session and get all your questions answered! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re thinking of applying or just curious 💛

EGEA CLUJ-NAPOCA welcomes EGEA MARBURG
2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-05-18 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
We hosted the exchange with Egea Marburg, we had a guided tour of the old center of Cluj, we visited the botanical garden and the car exhibition, in the evening we had the Eurovision watch party and cultural night.

EGEA Bonn Welcomes EGEA Nijmegen
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
From the 15th of May to the 17th of May EGEA Bonn will be hosting members from EGEA Nijmegen. We look forward to seeing the Nijmegen EGEANs again and hope they will enjoy getting to know the city of Bonn!

SPRING IN THE CARPATIANS!
2026-05-15 16:00 - 2026-05-17 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Are you ready for spring in the Carpathians? We invite you to a chill weekend in the Rogacz Hut. We have a hike with varying levels of difficulty, campfire, picnic and evening fun in our programme. Seize the spring days in the mountains and come by the hut!

Event schedule:

This is a preliminary, approximate plan that is likely to change depending on weather conditions, circumstances, and our mood.

Friday:From 4:00 PM – arrival at the cabin.In the evening – social gathering, geting to know each other, bonfire, and board games.

Saturday:From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – hiking in the mountains (depending on the chosen route, departure and return times may vary).Rest.5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – picnic.In the evening – social activities and watching Eurovision.

Sunday:Rest.Return home.

Important notice! Participation fee only covers the accommodation costs! You will have to supply your own food for all days and all meals, including the campfire and picnic. The accommodation has a kitchen for your use

Hike routes:

Easy Hike

Approximate distance: ~5 km

Scheduled times for the hiking trip: 11:00 – 14:00

During this trip, we plan to visit PTTK Mountain Hut on Magurka (Schronisko PTTK na Magurce)

https://mapa-turystyczna.pl/route/37tdp

Medium Hike:

Approximate distance: ~10 km

Scheduled times for the hiking trip: 11:00 – 15:00

During this trip, we plan to climb Czupel (the highest peak of the Mały Biedkid range)

Planned route:

https://mapa-turystyczna.pl/route/375t1

Hard Hike:

Approximate distance: ~20 km

Scheduled times for the hiking trip: 8:00 – 17:00

During this trip, we plan to climb Czupel (the highest peak of the Mały Beskid range) and take a breather on the shores of Lake Międzybrodzkie.

Planned route:

https://mapa-turystyczna.pl/route/1z5gc

How to get there?

By train:

Koleje Śląskie (Silesian Railways): line S5 (Katowice – Bielsko-Biała – Zwardoń), get off at Wilkowice Bystra station. From there follow the black trail (Harnasia Rogacza) (2.4 km, 1 hour, 286 m elevation gain).

PKP Intercity: from Bielsko-Biała Główna station take MZK bus line 2 from the stop Piastowska Dworzec to Wilkowice Sanatorium (22 min). From there follow the red trail (1.6 km, 1 hour, 286 m elevation gain), or take the Koleje Śląskie S5 train to Wilkowice Bystra station.

By car:

Park at “Parking pod Wilczymi Ścieżkami (Magurka)” on Harcerska Street in Wilkowice. From there follow the asphalt road (2.6 km, 1 hour, 233 m elevation gain).

💚Fee 21 euro

Registration open until the end of April ->https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDJhbDNMmANDKSoNPI6UKq5wcLtb1RN_qXC0wv3Blljk6xvA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Shack'N Roll (Summer Edition)
2026-05-28 15:00 - 2026-05-31 11:30 (Europe/Prague) | Reit im Winkel, Germany
Are you ready for a Mountain Cabin Weekend ? Come to the Shack`n`Roll 2026 summer edition! We’ll be enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery on hikes, and have some fun while chatting, playing games and doing arts & crafts.

Accomodation:

We’ll be staying at Jugendberghaus Walmkogl in Reit im Winkl, right next to the german-austrian boarder. Be prepared for scenic views of the beautiful alpine. There will be 5 shared-rooms with 2-7 beds.

Program:

This is a preliminary, approximate plan that is likely to change depending on weather conditions, circumstances, etc.

Halfday hike:

We will decide on the exact hike depending on the day and mood, so that everyone will have fun!

There is the option of going for a short walk to Walmberg summit (~3 km) or if we want something a bit longer, we could go to the Wetterkreuz summit (~7 km)

Day hike:

We are planning to go to the Weitsee. This hike is probably going to be around 15 km and 500 m of elevation. At the lake we can go for a swim, and there is also the possibility to stop at an alp for a drink/ food on the way.

How to get there?

Public transport:

From Munich: take a train to Prin am Chiemsee and then take Bus 9505 and exit at Entfeldmühle, from there you have to walk up to the hut: Jugendberghaus Walmkogl (Jederer 2, 83242 Reit im Winkl)

Car: enter Jederer 2, 83242 Reit im Winkl (Jugendberghaus Walmkogl) into your navigation system. There is limited parking space on site.

Registration:

Fee: 80€

Registration is still open!!!

Registration

SUMMER OSM IN HANNOVER
2026-06-04 13:00 - 2026-06-07 12:00 (Europe/Prague) | Hannover, Schneiderberg 50, Hannover, Germany
Dear EGEAns,

from the 4th to the 7th of June, the Summer Organisation and Strategy Meeting (SOSM) will take place in Hannover. During the Event we will have several sessions on relevant topics in EGEA. If you have a topic in mind that should be discussed you are welcome to suggest a topic. The event will include interesting discussions about the future of EGEA as well as fun and relaxed evening activities such as BBQ in one of our beautiful parks next to the geography department building.

What is the OSM?It is a biannual meeting for all official bodies in EGEA. All Team representatives, Regional Teams, Supporting Roles, Project representatives, Congress Organisers, Board and Advisory Board meet there to discuss the future of EGEA in order to come up with a common strategy and ways of accomplishing it. Everyone can register to participate in the OSM, suggest topics and apply for the Support Fund (within the registration period).

Minutes of the last yearYou can suggest topics for the different sessions which will be held during the SOSM. For ideas and more information you can check the Minutes from last WOSM and SOSM

Sign up & Suggest a topic

Sign up for the support fund

PROGRAM

Registration is open till the 20th of april

EGEA Clean-Up Week
2026-06-08 00:00 - 2026-06-14 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
EGEA Clean-Up Week – Join Us in Making a Difference

The Green Team is launching a coordinated Clean-Up Week across all entities in full Europe. The goal is simple: Come together and take responsibility for the spaces we share by collecting litter and improving the local environment of your entity. During this week, participants can choose a day that works best for them to take part in the clean-up. Whether individually, with friends, or in organized groups, everyone is welcome to contribute and have an positive impact on the environment. Activities can take place in parks, along streets, in neighborhoods, or in nearby natural areas. To support your participation, you can request equipment such as gloves, trash bags, and grabbers from your local municipal utilities or waste management services. Many municipalities are happy to assist with materials and may also provide guidance on waste disposal.

If you want to make it even bigger, you can contact the local media, involve the general public or schools etc., creating awareness for the topic and publicity around EGEA.

By participating, you help reduce environmental pollution, protect urban ecosystems, and strengthen community awareness for sustainable living. Even small efforts add up when many people get involved. Let’s work together to create cleaner, healthier cities – one bag of collected waste at a time.

Choose a date within the Clean Up Week between 8th and 14th of June, collect as much waste as possible and dispose it correctly. That’s it!

Reward for participation

There will be a little reward for all entities, that participate. Just send a picture of you with the trashbags to the green team (green@egea.eu).

“Be the change that you whish to see in the world” – Ghandi

Zagreb Travel Stories
2026-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
We held a Travel Stories for Zagreb EGEAns to tell them about our EGEA adventures this academic year.It included our exchanges and congresses we attended, and we also played a little Geoguessr to guess where we will hopefully be heading for our autumn/winter exchanges. We ended the programme with little cultural fair where people could try food&drinks from countries we visited 🙂

EGEA Heidelberg welcomes EGEA Bamberg
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-14 14:00 (Europe/Prague) | heidelberg
After the first part of our exchange last year, it is now time for the reexchange! We are excited to show our guests our beautiful city of Heidelberg and look forward to an amazing weekend together.

EGEA Toruń welcomes EGEA Göttingen
2026-06-18 20:00 - 2026-06-21 08:00 (Europe/Prague)
The best duo one could imagine! Toruń and Göttingen have been twin cities for 48 years, and as EGEA entities we want to keep this friendship strong! Our friends from Göttingen will experience the very best of Toruń, all accompanied by beautiful June weather. It’s going to be an unforgettable exchange!

EGEA Warsaw welcomes EGEA Wrocław
2026-06-19 14:00 - 2026-06-21 14:00 (Europe/Prague)
We are excited to welcome EGEA Wrocław for the first part of our exchange.

Applicants debate
2026-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Prague)
The voting period for the official EGEA positions for 2026/27 is just around the corner! Our candidates are full of fresh ideas, ambitious plans, and inspiring visions for the future of EGEA.

Curious to hear what they have to say? Still deciding who to vote for? Join us for the Official Candidates’ Debate and get to know everyone before casting your vote!

🗓 Date: 22 June 2026🕖 Time: 19:00 CEST📍 Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/tvt-yikn-ygo

During the debate, candidates will answer questions on a variety of topics related to EGEA and their plans for the upcoming year. But we don’t want the questions to come only from the Board of Elect!

We invite you to submit your own questions and discussion topics through the anonymous form below:

📝 Question form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQAKJI7ME0T4lY9N_g4Cj8DPERc4C0Ovvam7IupKB0s_7YVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Don’t hold back, send us as many questions or topics as you’d like! Your input helps shape the discussion and contributes to the future of EGEA.

If you have any questions regarding the debate, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kiel Week Event Vol. 5
2026-06-25 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
After four amazing Kiel Week Events (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019) and a seven-year break, it’s finally time to return. We’re thrilled to invite you back to Kiel for a very special weekend!

Kiel Week is much more than a sailing regatta. Since the late 19th century, it has grown into one of the world’s largest sailing events and the biggest summer festival in Northern Europe. Every year, several million visitors fill the city with international flair, music, maritime culture, and a unique festival atmosphere right by the sea.

We would like to invite you to spend a weekend staying in our homes, exploring Kiel together, and experiencing the diverse programme of Kiel Week!

Programme

We will spend a lot of time at Kiel Week, which will be at the heart of our program. Key highlights include the famous Tall Ships Parade and the Night Glow, where illuminated hot air balloons light up the night sky. At the same time, we want to keep things flexible and go with the flow: Perhaps spontaneously attending a concert, visiting a ship, or joining other activities we come across. There will also be free time for you to explore Kiel Week on your own.

A few impressions of the last Kiel Weeks (missing pictures of the partys):

© LH Kiel / Bodo Quante© FH Kiel / Philipp Kellner© LH Kiel / Barbara Westendorf© FH Kiel / Anita Naninga© FH Kiel / Alexandra Brecht© FH Kiel / Philipp Kellner

Important: We will see the Tall Ships Parade (also visible in the pictures). However, many official races take place further out at sea, so we cannot see them. It will also be very, very crowded. If you don’t feel comfortable in large crowds, we recommend that you do not attend the event.

Accomodation & Getting there

Finding accommodation during Kiel Week is notoriously difficult, but that won’t be an issue for us. You’ll be staying at our homes, just like during the exchanges. It would be best if you plan to arrive in Kiel between 2 pm and 7 pm.

Kiel is located about 90 km north of Hamburg. Hamburg is easily accessible from across Europe by train or plane. From there, Kiel can be reached conveniently by train. In addition, Kiel is connected by ferry to Oslo (Norway), Gothenburg (Sweden), and Klaipėda (Lithuania).

Registration

The participation fee is 60 € and covers all activities, public transport, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. If there is any budget remaining at the end of the event, we will handle it transparently and decide together whether it should be refunded or reinvested into the programme.

Important: We can currently only host 9 people and have already received around 20 registrations. However, if you happen to be free at short notice (in case someone drops out at the last minute) you can still register here and be added to the waiting list. Just click here: Register on Waiting List.

EGEA Brno welcomes EGEA Tartu
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Prague)

You & Me with the BoE Meeting
2026-07-01 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Prague)
Every two weeks after our regular BoE meetings , you have the opportunity to join us for You & Me with the BoE meeting. It’s a space to talk together, ask questions, and share exciting news or even something that’s been on your mind.

We hope to see you there!

Klemen, Seline, Hannes, Olivia, Job and Heli

EGEA Göttingen x EGEA Halle
2026-07-03 08:00 - 2026-07-05 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
2 in 1 exchange

EGEA Göttingen welcomes EGEA Kiel
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
After one year, we’re welcoming EGEA Kiel to our lovely student city for the Re-exchange.

We’re looking forward to showing our guests around Göttingen and going hiking with them in the Harz Mountains.

We can’t wait to see you!

Harz-Expedition 14.0
2026-07-11 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Prague) | Goslar Bahnhof, Klubgartenstraße 15, Goslar, 38640, Germany
Once again, EGEA Göttingen and Hannover are embarking on our annual Harz-Expedition. Feel free to join us.

Summer carpathians
2026-07-17 01:00 - 2026-07-19 23:00 (Europe/Prague)
EGEA Lviv is excited to invite you to one of our longest-running traditions — Summer Carpathians! This year, together with EGEA Ternopil, we are heading to the breathtaking Svydovets Massif for a three-day medium hiking adventure with overnight stays in tents. Expect mountain lakes, panoramic ridges, campfire evenings, and unforgettable moments surrounded by nature and fellow EGEAns in one of the safest regions of the country.

Location

Yasinia, Transcarpathian Region

About the event

The event will feature the following activities:

Medium hike in the Carpathians

Visiting the beautiful lakes of Vorozheske and Gereshaske

Nights by the campfire

Visiting charming ukrainian polonynas

Program

Available spots: 20 people

How to get to us?

To Lviv:

Plane: Oops, unfortunately you can’t travel to any of Ukrainian cities directly by plane.

Bus: You may use FlixBus or KLR bus for that.

Train: If you want travel by train use Ukrzaliznytsia website or dowload their app

We can provide a departure from Lviv to Yasinia (and back) by train, but you can get to the village of Yasinia on your own as well.

The registration deadline: 05.07.2026

Register

EGEA Kayseri Welcomes EGEA Warsaw
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-24 23:00 (Europe/Prague)

Baltic Weekend 2026: 15th anniversary edition
2026-07-30 14:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
Organised by EGEA Tartu

For its 15th anniversary, Baltic Weekend is coming to Saaremaa!

After four years, Baltic Weekend is back in Estonia and this time we are going across the sea to Estonia’s biggest island Saaremaa. Far away from crowded cities, Saaremaa is a land of windmills, juniper trees and secret beaches. It’s also Estonia’s top summer destination!

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Local food, tasty drinks, friendly people and of course – sauna! During your time in Saaremaa, we will do our best to show you the breathtaking landscapes, beautiful swimming spots and the old streets of the capital, Kuressaare. In the evenings, be ready for hours in the sauna and other cultural activities.

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

Our accommodation is located in Kipi village which lies 34 km from Kuressaare, 258 km from Tallinn and 363 km from Tartu. We will stay in Kipi-Koovi Hiking Centre – a cozy countryside retreat in Western Saaremaa surrounded by sea, pine forests and wild orchids. At low tide, it is even possible to walk to small islands!

We will make use of the holiday home, guest house with cozy suites, as well as camping cabins. Find out more about our accommodation on their website.

Camping cabin

Camping cabin: Beds

Camping cabin: Beds

Holiday home

Holiday home: Beds

Holiday home: Festivity hall

Guest house

Guest house: Beds

HOW TO REACH THE ACCOMMODATION?

🌱 We encourage you to choose green travel options to help minimise our carbon footprint!

You can reach Saaremaa either starting from Estonia (Tallinn, Tartu or Pärnu), Finland (Helsinki) or Latvia (Riga). For more tips on travelling to Saaremaa, learn more on the Visit Saaremaa website.

🚌 Option 1: Arriving by bus

It is possible to reach the venue entirely by public transport. Direct long-distance buses run from Tallinn to Kuressaare several times daily. Optionally, you can also start your bus journey to Kuressaare from Pärnu or Tartu. Schedule and tickets for the long-distance bus: Tpilet.ee

The journey includes a ferry crossing to Kuivastu harbour on Muhu island. Ferries run frequently throughout the day, from early morning till late at night. We strongly recommend booking ferry tickets in advance as queues can become long on busy weekends and event periods. If you can’t buy a ticket online, you can buy one at the ticket office at the port. Ferry schedule and tickets: Praamid.ee

In Kuressaare, take a local bus to “Kipi” bus stop (buying the ticket in the bus). From the „Kipi“ stop, the accommodation is a short walk away. Bus schedules: peatus.ee

🚗 Option 2: Arriving by car

It is also possible to reach the accommodation by car. After driving to Virtsu harbour, take the ferry to Kuivastu harbour on Muhu island (like in option 1). Drive from Kuivastu to Kipi-Koovi hiking centre, first crossing the bridge connecting Muhu and Saaremaa island.

✈️ Option 3: Flying to Saaremaa

There are also domestic flights between Tallinn and Kuressaare. With NyxAir, there are two daily flights on weekdays to Kuressaare airport (morning and evening). Schedule and tickets: NyxAir

Another option would be to fly Helsinki-Kuressaare with Finnair. There is one flight in the evening a few times a week. Schedule and tickets: Finnair Estonia.

Kuressaare airport is 3 km from the town centre. You can get to the town centre by bus, car or taxi, or you can walk to the town centre. Bus no. 2 takes you from Kuressaare to the airport and vice versa.

REGISTRATION

The number of participants is limited to 30 and the fee is 75€ which covers accommodation, food and activities. Registration starts on Friday, 15th May at 10.00 am (CEST) and closes on Friday, 29th of May at 23.59 (CEST).

PROGRAMME

Baltic Weekend ’26 is approaching fast and now is the time to get to know our programme! The most important information is the time of arrival on Thursday, please try to make it at the time specified in the programme below. You can expect a weekend filled with exciting activities and the full Baltic summer experience!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at tartu@egea.eu.

Annual Congress 2026: Wild Isles
2026-08-24 08:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
AC 2026 is organized by: EGEA Berlin, EGEA Bochum, EGEA Brussels, EGEA Guildford, EGEA Hannover, EGEA Mainz, EGEA Turku.

Our congress will be about exploring the dynamic interplay across the landscapes of, societies within and legacies created on the Isles of Britain.

Contact us

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Or email our participant team at participants-ac2026@egea.eu

Participant fee

See all participant fees per country or entity

Key facts

Where: Sayers Croft Field Centre, Ewhurst, United Kingdom

When: 24th–29th August 2026

Cost: estimated 216 € (Group A)

Scientific theme: Landscapes, Lives and Legacies

Description

The British Isles today are the result of a rich tapestry of events spanning from the dawn of continents to modern day geopolitics. These isles have sunbathed in Mediterranean seas during Pangea’s reign, to later be moved and carved into the mosaic of morphologies you see today by fluvial and glacial processes. The fertile soils, temperate conditions and abundant resources made the British Isles an attractive place to settle, and generations of settlers and invaders have made their marks too.

From tribal druidic Celts, expansionist Romans, opportunistic Pagan Anglo-Saxons and then the conquering Christian Normans, all these cultures and societies mixed together with the unique landscapes to create some of the most famous myths and legends the UK has to offer; from Arthurian legend with Camelot and Merlin, to Robin Hood and his band of Merry men, to everyone’s favourite Loch Ness Monster, Nessie.

So become part of the history, explore these Wild Isles like those who have come before, and let AC 2026 become part of this rich tapestry.

Our Program

Our Location

Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Centre is located at the foot of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.

Our Accommodation

Our accommodation is a beautifully preserved piece of World War 2 evacuee history…

…with it now being used as a modern day children’s residential camp.

With six spacious dormitories with common rooms, 3 spacious fields with campfires…

…GA/dance hall combo, a refreshing swimming pool…

…and with wonderful outdoor areas to relax and unwind.

It is an ideal location for Annual Congress 2026!

Not to mention the various adventurous activities which can be facilitated right on site such as archery, axe throwing, high ropes, climbing and catapult building!

Our Workshops

The scientific focus of the congress is built around three interconnected thematic pillars: Landscapes, Lives and Legacies.

Through workshops and excursions, the programme explores how physical landscapes have been shaped by geological and geomorphological processes, and how human activity continues to transform them through land use, conservation, infrastructure and resource management. At the same time, the congress addresses social and cultural dimensions of geography, including education, mobility, agricultural practices and everyday life. A strong emphasis is placed on historical and long-term perspectives, such as the evolution of settlements, language, and the lasting impacts of political and economic decisions.

Public transport: Equity derailed? A gender-inclusive perspective on British rail transit
By Henrik Stein (EGEA Osnabrück) and Ricarda Arens-Fischer (EGEA Bonn).Britain’s railways are often at the centre of debates about cost, access, and public service. But who benefits from the way transit systems are designed and who is left behind? This workshop invites participants to explore these questions through the lens of gender equity and to imagine new possibilities for the future of rail transport and transit planning as a whole.

Environmental hope and youth perspectives in times of ecological crisis
By Krisztina Glück (EGEA Budapest) and Karolina Dyka (EGEA Krakow).How do we make sense of the ecological crisis without becoming overwhelmed by it? And how can education help transform anxiety into hope and action? This workshop invites participants to explore the intersections of environmental hope, eco-anxiety, sustainability education, and the arts. Drawing on current research and an ongoing study with young people, we will examine how environmental challenges shape our perceptions of the future and our sense of agency within it. Particular attention will be given to the role of artistic and creative approaches in understanding complex environmental issues, fostering emotional engagement, and imagining alternative futures. Through a combination of reflection, discussion, and experiential learning, participants will explore their own relationships with nature, place, and environmental change. Together, we will consider how education can cultivate hope, resilience, and meaningful engagement in times of ecological uncertainty.

Culture, history, traditions and artifacts of Celtic people in Great Britain and Ireland
By Dariusz Ostrowski (EGEA Krakow) and Emilia “Leon” Stachucy (EGEA Krakow).The United Kingdom and Ireland have a rich and diverse culture that dates back thousands of years. Today, however, our understanding of the history of the British Isles is largely shaped by the English perspective. This workshop will change that by introducing you to the Celts, their language, traditions, stories, and myths. You will discover each of the Celtic nations: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. We’ll work in groups to create posters, and there will be a quiz and a brainstorming session. You will be able to create small plates from salt dough with different Celtic knots on them as a souvenir and part of the final project. This workshop focuses on cultural anthropology, history and socioeconomic problems that those groups face. If this is something you would be interested in, we highly recommend that you join us 🙂

Britpop: Culture, class & identity on the dance floor
By Lotta Knorr (EGEA Hannover) and Paul Fürll (EGEA Mainz).Britpop, a music movement that emerged in the 1990s in the UK and gained prominence through bands such as Blur, Oasis, and Suede, offered musicians a space to articulate their realities without conforming to the dominant US-American pop culture. Singing in their own accents and about their own lived experiences in the UK became a key marker of identity and differentiation.In our workshop, we’d like to use this as a basis to explore together the extent to which music, culture, and society influence one another and thereby (re)produce identity and class belonging.Together, we will map brit pop, dissect song texts and gather the results in different creative ways (with scissors & glue & schnipsels) – and, of course, listen to music.

UK’s current climate policy on its economic direction
By Adam Šimkovič (EGEA Prague) and Martin Zmelty (EGEA Ostrava).The main goal of our workshops is to connect theoretical knowledge about the climate crisis and its impact on the economies of both developed and developing countries with practical approaches to addressing these challenges, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. Participants will also have the opportunity to tackle real-world problems that the country has been facing for many years and that, despite significant efforts by the British government, remain unresolved.

Geomorphological legends: Between narrative and geological reality
By Martyna Kazlauskaitė (EGEA Vilnius) and Lilija Bałulis (EGEA Vilnius).This workshop explores the relationship between geomorphological processes and the cultural narratives that emerge around them. Across time, communities have interpreted unfamiliar or hazardous landscapes through myths, legends, and storytelling. These narratives often reflect attempts to explain environmental phenomena before the development of scientific understanding.Through an immersive, role-plav-based approach combined with scientific analysis and critical discussion, participants will investigate how landscapes shape human perception, memory, and cultural identity

Rooted in common ground: Community ownership and the landscapes we share
By Heini Huovinen (EGEA Joensuu) and Melissa Klimenko (EGEA Joensuu).Have you ever wondered what happens when communities take ownership of the landscapes they live in? Or how different people can have vastly different outcomes in the same negotiations?Ownership creates a sense of investment in the area and community, which in turn improves the quality of life. People active in the community also care more deeply about their environment. During the week you get to learn about different models of community ownership and the history of shared resource governance. We explore inspiring real cases from around Europe.We also go into the basics of negotiation. Going beyond theory, you’ll get to practice negotiation skills and participate in a community role-play where you step into the shoes of different stakeholders navigating a shared resource challenge.Welcome to challenge traditional private ownership assumptions and try your hand in negotiation with us!

Landscape character study
By Adrian Vodopija (EGEA Zagreb) and Peter Ule (EGEA Zagreb).Description of the Workshop: For geographers, landscapes are more than visuals – they help us make better decisions about our surroundings. In our workshop, you’ll complete a simple four-step landscape character study. Working in groups, you’ll be assigned a landscape, analyse it using provided materials such as photos, maps or satellite images, map it in GIS, discuss its aspects, and combine your work into a landscape atlas. After attending our workshop, you will uncover the significance of landscapes in spatial and regional planning and discover the role of geographers in protecting endangered landscapes. You do not have to worry about the difficulty of the workshop or the use of GIS, we will guide you through each step of the landscape assessment. All the steps we’ll encounter are simple and fully guided.

Reconstructing historical landscapes with AI
By Tobias Kisslinger (EGEA Berlin) and Jakob Von Brook (EGEA Hannover).Special fact about the area around the congress: Roman roads cross the ground beneath your feet, and a river crossing has just been uncovered. But where did the road lead, and why was it built? Can AI help us see what’s been lost?To find out, you’ll combine archaeological evidence with modern AI.The arc of the workshop:

Field excursion. Visit excavated Roman road sections and the river crossing on the Sayers Croft grounds with local archaeologists. Collect your own data: GPS points, photos, field notes.

Where and Why? Explore how archaeologists reason about lost landscapes. How do topography, settlements and finds combine into a hypothesis about a road no one has yet found?

AI Lab. Get hands-on with methods of using generative AI, led by Tobias (founder of an AI consultancy). Translate the archaeological evidence into prompts and create your own visual reconstruction of the Roman landscape, right where you’re standing.

You’ll take away: practical AI skills (especially prompt engineering, useful far beyond this workshop), a critical perspective on AI-supported reconstruction, and a new perspective on the Roman landscape that surrounds the congress.

What you need: No prior AI experience needed. You should ideally have some appreciation or interest in GIS tools and methods. Bring a laptop. 2–3 participants can share one device.

Our Trainings

Trainings in EGEA are ways for other EGEAn’s and external partners to provide our members with quick useful insight into a new skill across a range of topics which they themselves are proficient in/at. Please read the descriptions below to see what we are offering!

Entering the Job Market as a Geographer – Your First Steps into the Professional World
Lead by Johannes Czerniak (EGEA Marburg).

This training gives you practical and honest insights into where geographers work, how to apply successfully and what salary expectations are realistic. Together, we explore career paths in the public and private sector to help you better understand your opportunities. A strong focus lies on identifying your skills and translating your studies, internships and activities like EGEA into convincing arguments for your CV and cover letter. You are encouraged to bring your own applications to exchange ideas, improve them directly and leave with clear tools for your career start.

Stretch Smarter, Not Harder: The Guide to Effective Stretching
Lead by Eliška Pospěchová (EGEA Prague).

We all know we should stretch, but are we actually doing it right? We will focus on fixing common stretching mistakes and debunking outdated myths. By the end of this session, you will know how to stretch more effectively and work with your body’s mechanics instead of against them. Come ready to learn simple, practical habits you can incorporate into your stretching routine!

Keeping the flame alive – strategies to deal with burnout in volunteer settings
Lead by Carola Hintz (EGEA Mainz).

Are you passionate about EGEA, but sometimes wondering how to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed? This interactive workshop helps EGEAns explore burnout through their own experiences and those of their peers, creating a shared understanding of why burnout occurs in volunteer settings. Participants learn to recognize early warning signs and key risk factors, practice practical prevention and communication strategies, and leave with a personal action plan and a simple reset technique they can use in everyday volunteer life.

Hocus-pocus I have lost my focus – Effective learning strategies
Lead by Alexandra Nagel (EGEA Vienna).

Did you know, that pomodoro is not just delicious with pasta, but can help you staying focused too? Together we will explore learning strategies and other techniques that can be used to design effective work sessions, no matter if you need to study for an exam, plan an event for EGEA or deal with your being-an-adult-responsibilities. We are going to learn about specific methods and concepts, for example the pomodoro technique, what is brain-friendly learning and how to apply it. Moreover, we will exchange our own experiences, tips, and tricks and collectively build a toolbox to help you stay focused during your next productivity session. The workshop will be highly interactive, combining energizing mini-games, theoretical input, and both individual and group activities to explore the topic together.

Our Excursions

Gentle Stroll (easy hike) – Pitch Hill & Cranleigh walk

A gentle climb up Pitch Hill, then a scenic return through Cranleigh. Get ready to follow in the footsteps of past generations as you embark on the classic Sayers Croft Pitch Hill walk with an additional pub visit!– 12 km walk.

Leisurely Constitutional (medium hike) – Milk Churn and Firebird Brewery visit

A beautiful walk in the English countryside through woodlands and meadows, next to cow pastures. Stop by for famous cheese on toast and a brewery next door – what more can you ask for?– 15 km walk.

Long Ramble (Hard hike) – Trip to Shere

Challenge yourself with a climb via Winterfold forest and then reward yourself with a beautiful tour of the quaint historic village of Shere – and maybe some tasty ice cream. This hike gives you local nature and a village all in one excursion.– 20km walk

Jolly Romp (Hard hike) – Leith Hill House Cream Tea experience

Do you fancy climbing a hill to Surrey’s highest tower to see beautiful scenic views? Or a classic British cream tea with a gorgeous view from an old Victorian mansion? Well, this is for you! Not for the faint hearted though but a full on day out! – 20km walk

Trip to Brighton

Bus trip to enjoy a seaside escape, perfect for a day of sun, sand, and city vibes. Explore the picturesque Lanes of the town. Visit the arcades on the pier or equally spend some quality time jumping in and out of the sea!

Trip to Knepp Wildlife Reserve

Bus trip to discover wild nature up close with beautiful walks (ranging from 5km to 13km). Step on the trails of a rewilding project and learn about the species and habitats. Meadows, wetland, tree houses and a cafe/restaurant to enjoy.

The Sayers Croft package

Led by two Sayers Crofts staff, Stephanie and Saskia, they will give you a quick taste of what our centre offers. You will have the opportunity to learn and experience ‘Forest Bathing’ with Stephanie and throw some axes and zip around on our high ropes course with Saskia.

Leisure Programme

Orga Night (Mon 24.8.)

Small and fun activities to get you more familiar with the home countries of our Orga Team.Bring: shoes and clothes that are ok on the grass field next to main hall.

Cultural Fair (Tue 25.8.)

An event dedicated to showcasing the traditional food, drinks and outfits of each country we have participants from! Bring: something to offer other participants and tour the tables of other countries represented.

! Please do not forget to check your airline’s luggage restrictions and the UK import regulations on what you are allowed to bring along. We would not want to lose something awesome due to a formality.

Medieval Fantasy Night (Wed 26.8.)

This is your chance to go all in with a medieval / fantasy outfit. Bring an outfit inspired by a knight, monarch, dragon, jester, …There might be a Photo Booth for you to take photos worthy of your outfit!

Auction (Thu 27.8.)

As is traditional, we’ll also organize an EGEA Auction. These are well know for being the funniest and most interesting auctions you’ve ever yet encountered! Essentially, items and packages from EGEAns, bid by EGEAns and the raised funds are directed to the Support Fund and EGEA Support Ukraine.Just a few examples of what you could bring (but please remember to check the UK import regulations):

an interesting item from travels

regional delicacies such as homemade honey, jam, wine, beer, you name it

EGEA merch

self made hand crafts

offer an activity package such as weekend trip in your city hosted and companied by you ect…

Chill Karaoke Night (Thu 27.8.)

Prepare to sing your favorite karaoke songs and celebrate a night of music by immersing yourself in hits of different eras.Bring: dress up as a music icon or matching to your favorite genre! Take inspiration from a musical or dress up as a band together with some friends.

Last Night (Fri 29.8.)

Traditional final night celebration by teaming up and competing against other teams. More info and signing up follow at the congress.

The Facilities we offer

Three big fields – good space for movement (first aid etc.)

Three campfire circles – good space for discussions

Six dorm classrooms with projectors – good space for presentations/table work

Craft room with supplies – good space for more craft-based training

Willing local experts e.g. archaeology group etc. – useful local experts

56 acre woodland – good for meditation/botany/orienteering skills

Shelter building area – good for survival/bushcraft skill

Our Orga Team

Jared Young – Main CoordinatorMicol Alessandri – Main CoordinatorAlexander Basten – Main CoordinatorJonas Martens – Financial CoordinatorMatthew Becker – Fundraising CoordinatorDaniel Mclaughlin – Fundraising CoordinatorLars Kohlmeyer – Scientific CoordinatorJosefa Loreth – Programme CoordinatorCarina Farcas – Leisure CoordinatorKarla Fuentes – Leisure CoordinatorZoe La France – Participant CoordinatorMaria Prundis – Participant CoordinatorArielle Montigny – Media CoordinatorVeera Niemi – Media CoordinatorVerity Addler – Green Coordinator

Our Green initiative

Our proposal to host the Annual congress 2026 ‘Wild Isles’ not only facilitates many EGEAs to visit the UK who haven’t yet been able to, but also allows them to do so via some truly spectacular methods of transport. As such, we are promoting our Green initiative to help create awareness to the variety of options available and we want to encourage EGEAns to travel in groups to make memorable travel experiences.

During the congress we also will be including a sustainability bingo for our participants to play throughout the week. This involves fun tasks revealed each day and the opportunity to win prizes while making a positive sustainable impact.

How to get here?

The AC 2026 takes place at Sayers Croft Field Centre, Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, United Kingdom. Below you’ll find the travel directions to the accomodation.

By plane: Fly into London Gatwick or London Heathrow. If you plan to fly to Luton or Stansted please check the cost and travel time before booking as UK train prices are expensive!

From Gatwick Airport: Take a direct train from Gatwick Airport Station to Guildford.

From London Heathrow: Take the RailAir bus to Guildford.

By Eurostar: Travel to London St Pancras International, then make your way across London to London Waterloo by Underground.

By coach: International coach services arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. From there, travel to London Waterloo by Underground.

From London: Take a direct train from London Waterloo to Guildford.

From Guildford to Ewhurst: Walk to Friary Bus station and take bus 53 towards Ewhurst. Get off at Gadbridge Lane. Sayers Croft is a short walk away. You can buy your ticket and check the timetable for the bus in the Stagecoach Bus App.

Our Sponsors

Ordnance Survey maintains the National Map of United Kingdom – over 600 million features of Britain’s landscape – enabling powerful, joined-up insights that support the nation every day. They provide mapping services, educational resources and collaborate with businesses.Booth Welsh is an international engineering company, founded in 1989, and currently employing around 280 people worldwide with headquarters in Ayrshire, Scotland. They are a fully integrated engineering technology business offering services within process engineering, process control and systems integration, electrical and instrumentation design, asset management & digitalisation.

We hope to see you at our Annual Congress 2026 in the UK – come explore the Wild Isles with us!

Wild Weekend in Smerek
2026-10-15 16:00 - 2026-10-18 11:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Are you ready to go off the grid? 🌲

EGEA Katowice and EGEA Bratislava want to invite you to a wild autumn weekend in the heart of the Bieszczady Mountains — a place where civilization slowly fades away and nature takes over. Located in the south-eastern edge of Poland, Bieszczady are known for their untamed character, raw and often brutal history, and unique flora and fauna not found in other Polish mountain ranges. They are also the only mountains in Poland that belong to the Eastern Carpathians, just like the Ukrainian Chornohora or Polonina Rivna.

Join us for a weekend filled with mountain adventures, breathtaking views of golden połoniny 🍂, a ride on the iconic Bieszczadzka Forest Railway 🚂, and evenings spent by the campfire 🔥 under one of the darkest skies in Poland ✨. Expect a mix of exploration, learning, and proper Bieszczady-style integration — including a legendary Zakapior Party 🍻.

Escape the noise. Lose the signal. Find something better.

Event schedule

This is a preliminary, approximate plan that may change depending on weather conditions, circumstances, or spontaneous ideas.

Thursday

From 15:00 to 18:00 – arrival at the accommodation (flexible hours, you can arrive earlier or later)18:00 – 20:00 – dinnerEvening – game night at Przystanek Smerek, integration and overnight stay

Friday

8:00 – 9:00 – breakfast9:00 – 10:00 – Introduction to Bieszczady (history and geography of the region)11:00 – 13:00 – ride on the Bieszczadzka Kolejka Leśna (Majdan – Balnica – Majdan route)13:00 – 14:00 – lunch in Cisna14:00 – 19:00 – mountain hike (most likely Połonina Wetlińska)19:00 – 21:00 – dinner at SiekieradaEvening – stargazing and campfire

Saturday

8:00 – 9:00 – breakfast9:00 – 10:00 – short introduction to the area we will explore10:00 – 19:00 – trip to the Sources of the San River – the southernmost point of Poland. The route is relatively easy, without significant elevation gain, but with exceptionally scenic landscapes. Along the way, we will visit the church in Smolnik and explore remains of former Bieszczady settlements.19:00 – 21:00 – dinnerEvening – Zakapior Party (Farewell Evening in traditional Bieszczady-style)

Sunday

9:00 – breakfast10:00 – closing ceremony11:00 – hugs & kisses

Accommodation

During the event, we will stay at Przystanek Smerek — a cozy and atmospheric place perfectly fitting the wild spirit of the Bieszczady. Surrounded by nature and far from the noise of the city, it offers the ideal setting to relax after long hikes and enjoy evenings together.

Smerek 838-607 SmerekPolandWebsite: http://www.przystaneksmerek.pl/

How to get there?

🚗 By car:The best option is to come by car directly to Smerek (we will send the exact parking location via email after registration).

🚄 By public transport:You can take a train from Kraków to Sanok and from there either hitchhike to Smerek or continue by bus. There are frequent bus connections on the Sanok – Wetlina route, and Smerek is one of the last stops.

For those interested, we will also help organize shared transport from Sanok to Smerek depending on participants’ arrival times so that nobody has to find their way through the wilderness alone 🌲

Registration

The number of participants is limited to 25 and the fee includes accommodation, all meals (breakfasts and dinners, with the exception of Friday dinner at Siekierada), non alcoholic drinks, local transport and tickets for the Bieszczadzka Kolejka Leśna.Registration is open till the 30.06.2026!

Click here to registeras a participant

A glimpse of THE Bieszczady MOUNTAINS…

Scientific conference 2026: Extreme environments
2026-11-05 12:00 - 2026-11-08 14:00 (Europe/Prague)
The Scientific Conference is making a comeback in 2026!

EGEA Brno and EGEA Praha teamed up to organize an unforgettable event full of science, research, expert presentations and bonding about our love for geography! The event will be focusing on physical geography, namely Extreme Environments.

Price: 80€

30 Participants

During the excursions and connected workshops, you will work with experts from different organizations on topics from extreme environments – from caves in the Moravian Karst to transport in Brno. All the workshops are designed to give you access to new skills under experienced professionals. There will be time to dive deep into selected topics and discuss them within the group and then present the findings to other SciCON participants.

Register here!

Programme

Programme is subject to change. This is a preliminary version.

Opening ceremony & Keynote
Please make sure you arrive on time, so you don’t miss any important announcements made at the opening ceremony. And, especially, we are sure you don’t want to miss out on the keynote presentation!

Posters & Presentations
The poster session will provide the opportunity to get to know each other – by talking about our research!Your contribution can be anything Extreme Environments related, such as a recent work within your studies, work you are doing for the University or a job, or a thesis. The exchange between EGEAns regarding their work will help gain interesting inputs for the development of the various works or inspire to do a project together in the future.More info will be provided in infomails.

Workshops
We have prepared four amazing workshops for our participants! The workshops are led by professionals in their respective fields and include an excursion for gathering real-world data.Please note that you need to bring special equipment to most of the workshops (to keep everyone safe and able to fully participate).See below for more information.

Presentation of results
The output of the event! You’ll have the opportunity to present results of your workshop to everyone, while also learning about the work of others.

How to get to Brno?

Also referred to as “Vienna-North” (by our Prague frenemies), Brno is the second largest city in Czechia. Moravia, the surrounding region, has a rich identity – revolving around wine, “koláče” pastries, folk costumes and actually speaking Czech properly.

The city is easily accessible from Prague, Vienna and Bratislava. It also has its own international airport, however we urge the participants to be mindful of the environment and opt for other forms of transport if possible (especially given the central location of Brno).Public transport in the city itself is cheap and easy to use, only requiring to tap in and tap out and costing about 1 EUR per ride. The participants will be provided with public transport tickets for the duration of the conference.

Useful links:

RegioJet: A Czech company providing long-distance buses and trains. The buses are comfortable and sometimes have a free machine for hot drinks on board. Trains have really cheap snacks and depending on the class, even free hot drinks. Usually also among the most affordable options.

Flixbus: Brno is a major hub for both domestic and international bus lines. The bus stop is located close to the main railway station, basically in the heart of Brno, with trams going everywhere.

České Dráhy: The Czech railway company. Prices are also among the lowest if you get your tickets in advance.

Good news: most tickets bought in CZK can be cancelled (by you) for free up until 15 minutes before departure! You’ll usually get the value back in the form of a voucher for the same company. However, this might not apply to all international connections, so make sure to always check the conditions when buying a ticket. You can also ask the orgateam members for more info on getting the best prices.

Excursions

Measurement and evaluation of changes in the amount of fluvial sediments in a cave due to elevated water levels using LiDAR technology

Institute of Geonics, Czech Academy of Sciences: František Kuda, Pavel Bedáň

Explore caves in the Moravian Karst using lidar technology. During the excursion, you will see how the landscape looks like and learn more about the processes taking place in karstic environment. As part of this research topic, field measurements will be carried out in a section of the Sloup Caves with limited public access, through which the Sloup Stream flows when water levels are high. The measurements will be taken using a static terrestrial laser scanner, and the results will be compared with repeated scans of the same area that allow us to estimate the change of amount of fluvial sediments in the caves that are related to higher water levels. The data will be processed in CloudCompare.

Equipment

Laptop

CloudCompare

older clothes that can get dirty

outdoor shoes – ideally older ones that can get dirty or scratched by rocks

How Does Brno Count Pedestrians? Traffic Sensors in the Historic City Centre

The Brno Municipality Office: Barbora Šípková, Jan Zvara

Explore Brno’s historic city centre and discover how the city uses sensors to monitor the movement of pedestrians, cyclists and cars, as well as parking space occupancy. The workshop will include a short field trip through the historic city centre and its immediate surroundings, where you will see different types of traffic sensors in action. You will collect data by manually counting passers-by, compare your results with sensor data and estimate pedestrian flows in nearby streets. You will then process the data and create your own visualisation using for example Excel, Power BI, Python or ArcGIS Online, while also exploring how the collected data can be used for further analysis.

Equipment

Laptop

ArcGIS Online (licence will be provided)

The workshop will focus on flash floods and water erosion of agricultural land as closely interconnected processes that can significantly affect landscapes, settlements, and transport infrastructure. During the first day, participants will visit selected sites in the wider Brno area, learn about the specific features of arable land management in the Czech Republic, and assess examples of both good and inappropriate practices directly in the field. Particular attention will be paid to locations where intense rainfall may lead to rapid concentration of surface runoff, soil loss, and subsequent damage. The second day will be devoted to group work with spatial data and observations collected during the field excursion. Participants will be introduced to the critical points methodology, a GIS-based approach used to identify locations potentially threatened by problematic concentrated surface runoff from the surrounding landscape. Within a selected study area, the groups will assess runoff and erosion conditions, calculate basic characteristics of the affected areas, and propose suitable flood and erosion mitigation measures.

Equipment

Laptop

ArcGIS Pro (licence will be provided)

Flash floods and water erosion of agricultural land as environmental hazard

T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute: Martin Caletka

Applied Paleolimnology: First Steps in Exploring Polar Lakes

Czech Antarctic research Programme: Matěj Roman

Reconstructing past climates from natural archives such as lake sediments requires a foundational understanding of modern lake morphology and limnological environments prior to sediment core analysis. This excursion and data workshop introduces how foundational limnological methods advance our understanding of climate and lake evolution, using the Brno Reservoir as an analogue of cold polar lakes (studied by our Polar-Geo-Lab) – because the field work will take place in chilly November. You will obtain bathymetric data with boat-based sonar alongside chemico-limnological profiling. During the second day, the workshop with spatial data processing will take place to interpolate and construct a high-resolution digital bathymetric model of the lake bed. You will also do the interpretation of lake chemistry data. The data will be processed in QGIS.

Equipment

Laptop

QGIS

Those interested in partaking in sonar data collection from a boat (inflatable dinghy) should bring waterproof outer layers and thermal backup clothing for November conditions. Safety equipment will be provided.

Registration

To ensure the scientific focus of the event, the registration will not be on a “first come, first serve basis”. In your registration, you will receive a short question about your motivation and experience surrounding the topics. This measure is implemented to give space to people who already have some knowledge and passion about the field.Did you write your thesis on polar ice? Do you work with flood management data? Anything else that would be super cool to present to other enthusiasts of extreme environments?We’ll make sure you can participate and share your experience! 🎉But of course, everyone is more than welcome to sign up! We love to see EGEAns of diverse backgrounds, so as long as you bring good vibes and interest in geography, we’ll do our best to also get you a spot! 🫡Closer info will be shared in infomails. Don’t be afraid to contact the orga team in case of questions.

The Dragon of Brno likes Extreme Environments, so they are welcome to join

Accomodation: Hostel Eleven

The hostel provides a place for retreat for anyone looking to catch up on some sleep after long travels. It is located near the Main Train Station and well connected to the University, where the scientific programme will take place.More info on specific room capacities and other details will be presented through infomails.

You can check out the hostel website here.

See you somewhere in Brno in November! 🧡
