Geographic Data Science School – 8-12 September 2025
Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE for an exciting series of intensive, hands-on training sessions across many facets of geographic and spatial data science.
Description
The Geographic Data Science School is brought to you by the Geographic Data Science Lab (GDSL), a premier research group based at the University of Liverpool working at the intersection of geography and data science. The School includes 9 sessions spread across five days, with morning (AM) sessions from 09.30 -12.30 and afternoon (PM) sessions from 13.30 -16.30:
- DAY 1 - 08/09: Introduction to Spatial Data (AM) and Map Design (PM)
- DAY 2 - 09/09: Making Sense of Places (AM) and Geodemographics (PM)
- DAY 3 - 10/09: Raster Analysis (AM) and Remote Sensing (PM)
- DAY 4 - 11/09: Supervised/Unsupervised Machine Learning (AM) and Sentiment Analysis (PM)
- DAY 5 - 12/09: Network Analysis (AM)
Eligibility
The Geographic Data Science School is open to applicants WORLDWIDE, specifically targeting:
- Professionals in fields like urban planning, geospatial mapping, statistics or data analysis who are seeking to improve their data science and spatial analysis skills.
- Data science researchers and practitioners aiming to incorporate spatial and geographic data into their work.
- Individuals with a qualitative background in subjects like geography or social sciences who are looking to develop proficiency in data science techniques to analyse geographic and spatial data.
Basic knowledge of Python or other appropriate programming language (e.g. R) is advisable. To check if you meet the school requirements, please send us an email to GDSschool@liverpool.ac.uk with your CV/resume.
If you require an invitation letter for your VISA, please do not hesitate to get in touch at GDSschool@liverpool.ac.uk.
Registration options
In-person, online, full duration or single days. Different fees apply.
For how to register and fees:
visit our registration page
Registration deadlines:
- July 31st 2025: Early Bird Fee Application Deadline + payment*
- August 15th 2025: Regular Fee Application Deadline + payment*
Contact
If you have any queries, please get in touch: GDSschool@liverpool.ac.uk
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