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  • Plugins in QGIS

    This intermediate-level workshop is meant to extend basic knowledge of QGIS by exploring common plugins. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to use plugins to Access dynamic basemaps hosted on web servers Query and download Open Street Map (OSM) data Geocode address data from a spreadsheet, and Create an interactive webmap […] Read More

  • StoryMaps with ArcGIS Online

    This workshop is a gentle introduction to creating StoryMaps using the ArcGIS Online platform designed for those new to mapping projects. StoryMaps offer a low-barrier way to visualize spatial narratives that can be shared with your friends, community, or stakeholders. The StoryMaps interface is quite intuitive, with drag and drop options that result in an […] Read More

  • Telling Spatial Stories with Data

    This introductory workshop is targeted toward scholars, practitioners, and researchers who are interested in finding ways to represent their data and research materials spatially. Rather than focusing on a single software or technical workflow, participants will be introduced to a variety of methods, tools, and platforms to create maps or spatial representations. Participants will also […] Read More

  • Tools and Workflows in QGIS

    This intermediate-level workshop is focused on common tools and workflows in QGIS. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to set up a QGIS project, find and load data onto a basemap, edit vector data from inside the GIS interface, perform joins and selections, and answer spatial questions using basic vector analysis. […] Read More

UBC GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES

The University of British Columbia is an active participant in geospatial teaching, learning, and research. As technology such as geographic information systems (GIS), the geospatial web, and digitized map collections have become more accessible, geospatial support has become more diversified. This site, supported by UBC Library and Faculty of Forestry, is for those who would like to learn more about campus-wide geospatial technology and resources.

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