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25 Nov GRI works with Geography Teachers

The Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau worked with a group of Secondary School Geography Teachers today, providing some tips and tools for easily deployed spatial data capture using freely available online resources. The day was a success with the rain holding off long enough for all participants... READ MORE

16 Nov Pro-Vice-Chancellor wins geospatial award

T he University of Canterbury’s College of Science Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Wendy Lawson has received national recognition for her longstanding commitment to growing the geospatial sector in New Zealand, advocacy and partnership building. Prof Lawson won the Professional of the Year Award at the New Zealand... READ MORE

26 Oct Daniel Hogg wins CRCSI best PhD award

Last week, former PhD student Daniel Hogg was awarded the Best PhD research award at the CRCSI Annual Dinner in Sydney. Daniel is also a finalist in the New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards to be announced later in November 2016. Daniel’s PhD used spatial and... READ MORE