Introduction to ArcGIS

When: 25 September 2025 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: CIT Smitsborg, 5431.0074 BlueGene Nettelbosje 1, Groningen

Introduction to GIS: Part of the ArcGIS Series

Embark on your GIS journey with ArcGIS! This beginner-friendly course is tailored for PhD students and researchers who are eager to integrate GIS into their research. Whether you're new to GIS or need a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you work with spatial data confidently and effectively.

Who Should Attend?

If your research involves spatial data—like coordinates, addresses, postal codes, or geographical datasets—or if you’re exploring spatial analysis through geo-data collection, this course is the perfect starting point.

No prior experience is needed but the learning goals of the course will be differentiated based on the participant’s skills.

Goal

Learn how to design research projects with GIS, harness the powerful tools in ArcGIS for data collection, analysis, and visualization, and receive personalized coaching from GIS experts to apply these skills directly to your research. If additional guidance is needed, we’ll arrange follow-up consultations to keep you on track.

Part of the ArcGIS Series

This course is the first in a three-part ArcGIS series:

1. Introduction to ArcGIS (this course)
2. Into the world of online mapping (ArcGIS) – Dive deeper into cloud-based GIS tools for collaboration and analysis.
3. StoryMapping with ArcGIS – Learn to craft engaging, interactive stories using maps to showcase your research.

Take the first step in this series and unlock the full potential of GIS for your PhD research!

What do you learn?

✅ Basic principles of GIS with ArcGIS
✅ Transforming your data into spatial formats
✅ Collecting and managing geo-data
✅ Analytical methods with ArcGIS tools
✅ Visualizing geographical data effectively
✅ Personalized coaching tailored to your research

Enrollment and course fee

Attendance is free for UG staff and PhD-students, but registration is required.

More information

This course will be hosted by the Research Support Hub in cooperation with experts from the Geo Service. For more questions on the workshop you can mail geodienst rug.nl.

This course will be held in English.