Open presentation day on the capabilities and collaborations of the GIS Research Unit of the Agricultural University of Athens.

On the occasion of World GIS Day, on November 19, the GIS Research Unit of the Agricultural University of Athens (https://gis.aua.gr/) addresses all members of the University Community, reminding them of the decisive role that geospatial data and Geographic Information Systems play in modern agriculture.

Today, more than ever, GIS technologies are a key tool for:

• the precise monitoring of production (precision agriculture),
• the management of natural resources,
• the analysis of environmental and agronomic parameters,
• the design of interventions based on spatio-temporal data,
• and informed decision-making in the agri-food sector.

In recent years, based on its research projects, the GIS Research Unit of AUA has developed significant geospatial infrastructures (its equipment – GIS AUA), tools, and applications that support education, research, and innovation at our university in the field of geospatial data and spatial analysis. At the same time, it actively supports research groups, diploma and doctoral theses, as well as any activity that requires the development and use of geodatabases, spatial analysis, and data visualization.

On the occasion of World GIS Day:

On Wednesday, November 19, the GIS Research Unit will be open to students, researchers, and staff for information on new GIS capabilities and available infrastructures. The accessible facilities are located in the basement of the Main Building.

As part of knowledge dissemination and strengthening of geospatial digital skills, the GIS Research Unit already holds a significant number of ArcGIS software licenses, which can be used by faculty members, students, researchers, and laboratories.

Any member of our university community who wishes to visualize their data in GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) or conduct spatial analysis may receive guidance and support from the Unit’s staff.

Additionally, in the coming days a series of FREE SEMINARS on learning GIS and spatial analysis techniques will be announced, open to the entire university community.

Finally, the GIS Research Unit will soon provide open geographic data through its web GIS servers, so that AUA members have easy access to reliable and high-quality spatial content for research and teaching.