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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.

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. 

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.

GeoHub's Geospatial Lectures: The Localization of Sustainable Development Goals

October 29, 2024
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On October 25, József Benedek, professor at the Metropolitan University Budapest and director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Development at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj, Romania, gave a presentation at the Central European University. The event, part of OSUN's Network Collaborative Course "Introduction to Geospatial Data Visualization", centered on the localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and showcased different methodologies for measuring these global objectives at the local level.

GeoHub’s Kick-off Lecture by UNOOSA in the 2024/25 Academic Year

October 21, 2024
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GeoHub's geospatial lectures successfully kicked off its 2024 cycle with dynamic presentations on the role of geospatial and space technologies, and GIS application in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and sustainable development.