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Understanding the risks of Big Data: Chrys Margaritidis examines ethical challenges in GIS

June 9, 2023

The ever-present topic of Big Data was once again in the spotlight with the talk by Chrys Margaritidis on the ethical implications of Big Data, particularly addressing the field of geographic information systems (GIS). This public lecture, organized by the OSUN GeoHub project, was held at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) on June 7 and gathered an audience both in-person and online.

GeoHub Workshop on Digital Mapping at AUCA

April 26, 2023

The OSUN’s GeoHub project continues organizing onsite and online geospatial workshops at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA).

Geospatial data for sustainable development: FAO's work on land degradation

April 11, 2023

On April 6, GeoHub project hosted an OSUN-wide session with the representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which introduced some of the projects that the FAO is implementing using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. Almost 60 participants across the OSUN network and beyond registered for the event.

GeoHub conference at AUCA

March 5, 2023

The GeoHub project recently organized a two-day conference at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), bringing together local experts, faculty, and students from AUCA, as well as members of the wider OSUN community.

GeoHub hosts GIS expert Elizaveta Khazieva for workshops on Earth observations

February 25, 2023

Last week, OSUN GeoHub project was glad to host Elizaveta Khazieva, GIS expert and PhD researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During her stay, she took the time to support students of the "Earth Observations in Monitoring SDGs" and "Introduction to Geospatial Analysis" courses.