QGIS 2024 Program

Dates: October 21-23, 2024

Starting Time: 2:00 pm 

Classroom: P6, Building A

Guest Speaker: Daniella Vos, Assistant Professor in Spatial Data Analysis at the University of Groningen

Learning Objectives

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are designed to collect, analyse and display spatial data to solve spatial problems. Central to this seminar is the ability to address geo-spatial questions with GIS. The added value of this course in addressing societal problems in the future is the ability to think spatially. Spatial thinking allows one to describe and analyse the patterns and organization of people, places, and environments from a spatial perspective to make informed decisions. This often overlooked angle of addressing data and research questions can help us find spatial patterns and correlations that are vital for understanding almost all human and natural phenomena, for example clustering of disease incidents in particular areas or determining the spatial proximity of schools and supermarkets.

In this seminar you will learn the basics of GIS and how you can use the software QGIS to import, explore, handle, prepare for analysis, and map available geodata. QGIS is a free and open source software package, you will be able to download and keep using this software freely after the course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain insight into the principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems
2. Use basic GIS techniques to handle spatial data
3. Map and communicate spatial data
4. Become familiar with the use of QGIS

PART I – Basics of GIS, introduction to spatial data and projections

The first part of this seminar will include an introduction lecture covering the basics of GIS, and an introduction to the software QGIS. You will learn what geodata is and how it can be used to answer spatial research questions, and follow tutorial 1 introducing the basics of using QGIS to create a map.

Tutorial 1: Making a map in QGIS

• Starting QGIS
• Downloading a dataset
• Adding a plugin
• Visualizing a map
• Exporting a map

 PART II – Data manipulation and basic analysis techniques

The second part of this seminar will dive a bit deeper into analysing spatial data and gaining hands on experience applying the techniques for handling data discussed in part 1. We will explore the basics of combining spatial and attribute (non-spatial) data, one of the most essential elements of GIS that makes it a powerful analysis tool.

Tutorial 2: Joining and aggregating in QGIS

• Select data based on expression
• Getting Excel data in QGIS
• Aggregate data 

PART III – Introduction to cartography and data visualization

This part will discuss cartographic principles and how to use them to create good maps. After a short lecture on data visualization and cartography you will proceed with tutorial 3, there will also be an opportunity to work on your mapping skills if you finish the tutorials early.

Tutorial 3: Finding charging stations near IKEA

• Create buffers
• Select data based on location
• Count points in polygons
• Create a map

Speaker Info

Daniella Vos is an Assistant Professor in Spatial Data Analysis at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. Her current research is multidisciplinary and mostly involves the development of quantitative frameworks for studying human-environment interaction. Prior to her current role at the department of Cultural Geography, Daniella worked as a lead scientist at the spatial expertise centre of the University of Groningen, the Geodienst. Her work there included joint projects with researchers, governmental institutions and private companies, solving spatial problems and developing geo-ICT systems for a range of uses. She has developed and taught GIS courses and workshops for different audiences during the past seven years, and is keen on spreading the word about the wonders of spatial analysis.

Materials required

A laptop meeting the requirements for running QGIS: Processor - CPU Core i3 2.7 Ghz Core i7 3.5 Ghz; Memory RAM 2 Gb 8 Gb or More; Hard Disk 500 Gb SATA SSD de 128 Gb or 500 Gb SATA; Graphic Card 1 Gb RAM 2 Gb RAM (NVIDIA GeForce); Operating System Windows 7-10, MacOS, Linux, BSD, and (Various Android Apps) for mobile and Tablets; Windows 7-10, MacOS, Linux, BSD, and (Various Android Apps) for mobile and Tablets

QGIS 2024 Registration and Deadlines

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The QGIS 2024 Seminar will be held on October 21, 22 and 23. Registration, using the form provided below, is required to participate. Before registering for the event, please consult the following deadlines and fees according to participants' status:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Register for the Seminar by filling out the form below.
2. Pay the Seminar Participation Fee according to your status, using the payment code QGIS2024.
3. Send the receipt of payment and privacy statement to msc@eebl.uniroma2.it along with documentation that demonstrates your participant status. Those unable to prove their status must pay the maximum fee. Participants who pay a fee are required to send the following information as well, which will be used to prepare an invoice: Full name, date and place of birth, address of residence, Italian fiscale code, phone number, email. If a company is paying the fee for a participant, the company information must be sent as well.
4. Keep in mind that invitation letters will be sent only upon request and after full payment has been received.
5. EEBL will send a confirmation of registration via email by October 16, 2024 and update the page indicating confirmed participants.

BANK DETAILS:

Payment is NON REFUNDABLE and possible ONLY via wire transfer to:

Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata", Dipartimento di Economia e Finanza

BANK NAME: INTESA SANPAOLO S.P.A.

IBAN: IT72T0306905020100000300232  

BIC/SWIFT CODE: BCI TIT MM

BRANCH CODE: 06828

REASON FOR PAYMENT: First and last name of the participant, QGIS204

REGISTRATION FORM:

Use this LINK to register. Students should indicate their student registration number and the name of the Academic Program in which they are enrolled, as well as their University of reference. Professionals should indicate their current role and institution of reference. All participants should enter the Seminar code: QGIS2024.

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

For participants making payment, please use this LINK to download the privacy statement. Return it signed and dated, along with payment.

QGIS 2024 List of confirmed participants