Applications for the master course "Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Science" for the winter semester 2025/26 can now be submitted. The deadline is 31 May (for non-EU applicants) and 15 July (for EU-applicants). The course is held entirely in English. Formal criteria for admission are a bachelor degree in a relevant field and proven proficiency in English.
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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.