Courses & workshops
The best way to learn how to work with spatial data is to practice with GIS yourself! Several self study courses are available for ArcGIS(Pro) and QGIS. In addition we offer personalized support for your research project with GIS. We periodically update our course catalog throughout the year.
Upcoming events:
Introduction to ArcGIS
Part one of a two-part 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 are new to GIS or need a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you work with spatial data confidently and effectively.
When: May 21st 2026 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: 5431-0074-BlueGene, Smitsborg, Nettelbosje 1, Groningen
Introduction to QGIS
Prep yourself for research in 2026/2027
Embark on your GIS journey with QGIS! This beginner-friendly course is tailored for PhD students and UG staff eager to integrate GIS into their research. Whether you are new to QGIS or need a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you work with spatial data confidently and effectively.
When: June 4th 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: 5431-0074-BlueGene, Smitsborg, Nettelbosje 1, Groningen
StoryMapping with ArcGIS
Part two of a two-part ArcGIS series
Learn how to tell the story of your research with an ArcGIS story map! In this course we learn and help you to build a visual story based on scientific research. With StoryMapping you can give your narrative a stronger sense of place, simply illustrate relationships between places and add visual examples such as photos or videos to your ideas.
When: July 2nd 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: 5431-0074-BlueGene, Smitsborg, Nettelbosje 1, Groningen
Courses on request:
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Making Maps with QGIS
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Making Maps prettier
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Finding your way in open Dutch geodata
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Geocoaching: personalized mapping
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Open science with Story Maps
Self Study
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To get full access to the training environment: log in using Organization's URL login with RUG(.maps.arcgis.com).
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