Introduction to Spatial Analysis Using OpenSource GIS Software

Dates: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th May 2012. Please note that this workshop has been rescheduled from 29th – 30th November 2011.

Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Course Leaders: Dr Robert Berry and Dr Richard Fry (WISERD Data Integration Team)

Location: WISERD Training Room, 46 Park Place, Cardiff University

Overview

(familiarity with GIS software is a prerequisite for attending this course  please check with course organisers if you are unsure)

This workshop allows researchers to build on the skills developed in the previous workshop (“Mapping Your Research Data”) by introducing participants to more complex types of spatial analysis, which will allow them to extract more value from their research data.

Using open source GIS software (R Spatial), participants will be guided through a series of sophisticated geo-processing functions and shown how they can be used to analyse and visualise their research data and contribute to a richer mixed-methods approach for social science research.

Fee Information

Workshop fee per day:

UK Registered Postgraduate Student - £30
Staff at Any UK Higher Education Institution - £60
ESRC Funded Researcher - £60
Registered Charity or Public Sector Worker - £60
Other - £220

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

Link to booking form: Spatial Analysis booking form May 2012

For further information please contact WISERD.events@cardiff.ac.uk