Epsom, UK, 12th December 2022, (www.astuntechnology.com) Open source geospatial services and training provider, Astun Technology, is hosting ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Metadata’ webinar this Wednesday (December 14th). This refreshingly down-to-earth webinar will answer the most common questions about metadata, such as: What is it? Why is it important? How can it be improved? What are the benefits of improving it? … Read More
Join the AGI as a Volunteer!
Volunteering with the AGI is a great way to meet people within the Geo community and involve yourself with the association, in addition to: Having a named role within the AGI Enhance your CV and profile Networking opportunities and building contacts Personal development A steppingstone to further involvement in the association We are currently looking for volunteers for two roles … Read More
Web mapping to support the National Forest’s 25-year vision
Cadcorp fulfils the National Forest’s requirement for new cloud hosted GIS data storage and analysis system The National Forest Company (NFC) has awarded Cadcorp the contract to provide Cadcorp SIS Desktop, and cloud hosted Cadcorp SIS WebMap and Cadcorp Spatial Database Service. The contract includes a variety of services such as application management, support, and training. The National Forest covers … Read More
Bluesky Tree Map Protects Leicestershire Highways from Falling Trees
Leicestershire, UK, 30 November 2022 – A unique tree mapping tool is being used by Leicestershire County Council as part of its programme to help keep its highways safe throughout the county. The local authority is responsible for all A and B roads throughout Leicestershire, including some busy, heavy traffic routes such as the A511 and the A606. The Council … Read More
Angus Council selects Cadcorp cloud hosted web GIS
Cadcorp awarded contract for corporate GIS in the cloud Angus Council has appointed Geographic Information System (GIS) software and services company, Cadcorp, to provide cloud hosted Cadcorp SIS WebMap, Cadcorp SIS Desktop and the Cadcorp Spatial Database Service. The corporate GIS contract includes training, consultancy, and full access to Cadcorp support services. Key priorities for Angus Council are efficient and … Read More
Esri UK provides mapping expertise for Department for Education’s major new climate project
The Department for Education (DfE) has released further details of its National Education Nature Park, created to teach children of all ages about climate change and improve biodiversity across the country. Esri UK is providing a digital mapping platform and expertise in biodiversity mapping to help underpin this exciting initiative, first announced at COP26 by the Education Secretary. The National Education Nature Park will engage young … Read More
AGI Celebrates ‘Awesome’ GeoCom 2022
The Association for Geographic Information celebrated the success of its first in person annual conference in three years. Held at the Royal Geographical Society with IBG headquarters in London, GeoCom 2022 attracted more than 260 registered delegates. Under the theme ‘Sustainability in a Changing World’ the agenda was packed with first-class speakers from government and commerce and was described by … Read More
The Geospatial Commission Call for Evidence
The Geospatial Commission have launched a Call for Evidence as part of work to refresh the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, as committed to in the 2020 publication. It aims to gather stakeholders’ views on what has changed since 2020 and which developments, challenges, and opportunities will most impact the ecosystem over the coming years. The Call for Evidence will close at … Read More
AGI Volunteer Design Lead
Could you help shape the frontline of AGI communications? We are looking for a volunteer to manage the AGI’s external facing image, brand and message through production of high quality graphics for the AGI website, social media and presentations / promotion. The Role The Design Lead will help will help with designing and editing external facing images and graphics, in … Read More
AGI Newsletter Coordinator (Volunteer)
Could you help shape the frontline of AGI communications? We are looking for a volunteer to manage the AGI’s quarterly newsletter content and ensure that the content is relevant to AGI’s mission and strategy. The Role The Newsletter Coordinator will help to bring together the content for each quarterly newsletter, in addition to contributing to communications and marketing efforts where … Read More