Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at University of Salzburg

Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at University of Salzburg

Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS is a leading centre of competence in GIScience – campus wide, nationally and globally. The Z_GIS agenda emphasizes applied research, continuing education and industry cooperation. We strive to create new knowledge through research funded by international research frameworks, focusing on methodologies and applications across a broad range of domains. Knowledge is then transferred into professional practice and various industries through educational programmes on certificate, master’s and doctoral levels. The team of Z_GIS researchers contribute their expertise to academic study programmes and research initiatives at the University of Salzburg and are deeply involved in cooperation with a range of international partner organizations.

Z_GIS has a worldwide network of partners. These are well recognized academic institutions and innovative companies leading the field of Geographical Information Science and the evolution of GIS applications.

We are proud to collaborate with our partners in international research and the development and delivery of advanced education.

Working at the leading edge of conceptual, methodological and technical progress, Z_GIS is acknowledged as an important interface between research and professional practice

…experts for the spatial view

www.uni-salzburg.at/zgis

For more information read the Z_GIS Annual Report 2011