AGI Scotland
AGI Scotland is a national group of the AGI, focusing on the interests of the geographic information community in Scotland.
The objectives of AGI Scotland are to:
- Promote awareness
- Actively engage
- Bring together people
- Deliver on a targeted range of projects
- Influence and promote the use of GI
AGI Scotland sponsors the University of Edinburgh EEO Seminar Series. All members are welcome to attend these events, which can see audiences up to 60+. They provide an excellent opportunity to learn about different areas of the geospatial industry, and promote networking opportunities between professionals and postgraduate students.
AGI Scotland also supports the work of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) and is working to build stronger links on shared areas of interest.
You can also keep up to date with AGI Scotland via: Twitter: @AGIScotland
Read more about the AGI-EEO Seminars
Training and Skills
As geospatial grows in importance as a sector of the economy, AGI is working with Location Data Scotland and the University of Edinburgh to deliver tangible actions to future-proof the industry in Scotland by ensuring there is sufficient skills and capability to meet demand. We are engaging with educationalists in schools and colleges to deliver curricula and materials to train a new and diverse group of entrants into our profession.
Read more about Geospatial Skills
Recent Local Events & Activities
AGI Scotland Latest News
AGI Scotland Annual Conference 2024
AGI-Scotland Geospatial Emerging Talent Initiative
The AGI-Scotland’s Geospatial Emerging Talent Initiative brings budding geospatial professionals and ambitious businesses together, preparing individuals for a career in our industry and energising the workplace with enthusiasm and new ideas.
- Aspiring geospatial
- Ambitious businesses
Our Geospatial Emerging Talent Initiative also offers direct access to the best contact points in universities and colleges for businesses with a nascent or new placement scheme.
Are you an aspiring Geospatial Professional?
- Get work experience before finishing a degree
- Apply theory to practice in a live situation
- Test-drive different jobs or career paths
- Get support from a geospatial mentor
- Start building your professional network
Are you a Business that is looking for Geospatial Talent?
- Scout for new talent among Scotland’s finest geospatial students
- Mentor aspiring new geospatial professionals
- Raise your business’s profile among the next generation of employees
- Complete tasks or research, get projects
The next steps are simple ...
Students
Join the AGI (it’s FREE membership while you’re still in further education). Then ask your lecturers and programme organisers to get involved.
It’s that easy.
Businesses
If you are in industry, government or the third sector, and want to find out more about what’s involved in offering a placement, then our university and college contacts will be happy to hear from you directly.