This is an introductory workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using QGIS to explore and analyze spatial data. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a basic understanding of spatial data, the QGIS graphical user interface, data attributes and symbolization, and how to publish a map for printing in a journal or report.
This workshop is designed for those with no experience using this software or GIS. It is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.
Things to do before arriving:
QGIS is a free and open source desktop geographic information system (GIS). It can be installed on Windows, MacOS, and Linux using the download instructions here: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html. This workshop will use the latest Long Term Release version. Please make sure you have this installed on your computer.
Location details:
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
10am – 12 pm PST
ONLINE via Zoom
Register Here: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3898129