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AI and the Future of Geospatial Technology: Key Takeaways from Ed Parsons' Talk at CEU

January 22, 2025
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On January 17, Central European University hosted an insightful talk as part of OSUN’s Network Collaborative Course, “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis.” The event, titled “AI Everywhere - How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting the Geospatial Industry”, featured digital geographer and ex-Google geospatial expert Ed Parsons.

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UN-SPIDER's Workshop on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Technology for Disaster Management

January 17, 2025
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On January 10, Jumpei Takami, Associate Expert in Remote Sensing for Disaster Management at UN-SPIDER (United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response), presented an informative lecture at the CEU.

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The Cutting Edge of Geospatial Science: Lessons from a 20-Year Journey

December 11, 2024
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On December 6, the OSUN GeoHub project hosted an engaging lecture featuring Dr. Peter Dorninger from 4D-IT GmbH, who shared insights from his 20 years of experience in geospatial research and development. During the event, the participants learned about the evolution of 3D surveying technologies, LiDAR applications, and the groundbreaking contributions of small research-driven enterprises in advancing geospatial sciences.

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How Open Geospatial Information Supports UN Peacekeeping

November 25, 2024
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On November 22, a presentation titled "UN Maps: How Open Geospatial Information Supports UN Peacekeeping" was delivered at an OSUN GeoHub-hosted event, shedding light on the vital role open geospatial data plays in United Nations missions. The session, led by Michael Montani from the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), explored the transformative impact of OpenStreetMap (OSM) and crowdsourced geospatial information in addressing complex global challenges. 

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Geoinformation Technologies for Environmental Applications

November 11, 2024
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On Friday, November 8, a presentation “Geoinformation Technologies for Environmental Applications: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Insights” was held as part of OSUN's GeoHub project. The session was led by Sona Guliyeva, a PhD researcher from Politecnico di Torino, who shared her expertise on how geospatial technologies can be applied to solve environmental challenges.

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