We are pleased to announce the FOSSGIS Conference 2025 at the University of Münster! From 26 to 29 March 2025, all interested parties are cordially invited to explore the world of free and open source GIS software and open geodata. The conference offers an ideal platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between developers, users and supporters of the open source geospatial community. Participants can look forward to a varied program with exciting presentations, practical workshops, user meetings and interactive discussion rounds. Take the opportunity to learn from leading experts and network with like-minded people. Further information and the opportunity to submit contributions (Call for Participation) can be found at the FOSSGIS page. Helpers are also still wanted. The Institute of Geoinformatics, FOSSGIS e.V. and the OpenStreetMap community look forward to welcoming you to the conference! And don't forget to register now for the IFGI Hack 2025!
Get to know the world of geoinformatics! Environment, technology and sustainability - these three terms describe jobs in geoinformatics. You've never heard of it? But you've probably used technologies from this field before, because the Google Maps app, for example, comes from this field. If you decide to visit the Institute for Geoinformatics on Girls' Day, you can carry out your own projects with the senseBox. This is a kit with environmental sensors that must be programmed using a block-based programming interface. Previous knowledge of computer science is not necessary - we explain everything step by step and you will have time to implement your own projects in the areas of environment, smart city and smart home. Have we piqued your interest? Then sign up for Girls' Day at our institute and become a geoinformatics expert for a day!
A fundamental function of all language is to describe spatial aspects such as where objects are located, how to get to a particular place or which of several choices in one’s field of view is meant. Despite the central importance of these aspects, there are large gaps in our knowledge of exactly how and why spatial communication skills change as we age. In order to close these knowledge gaps, the European Union, together with UK Research and Innovation, is funding the new international doctoral network ‘SCALA’ (Spatial Communication and Ageing across LAnguages) with 4,5 million euros. Speaker of the new network is Prof Christian Kray.
A team led by Dr. Thomas Bartoschek and Dr. Christian Knoth from the Institute of Geoinformatics has received funding for the “Windscope” project, which aims to make the planning of wind farms tangible for teenagers. The mobile learning station simulates a region with settlements, roads, nature and wind turbines using building blocks. Users can play through scenarios using artificial intelligence and augmented reality. “Wissenschaft im Dialog” is funding the project with 10,000 euros.
