University of Victoria
Advice & Reflections on a Ten Year Canadian GIS Career with McElhanney
My name is Aaron Chaput and I’m a GIS Specialist. I live in Victoria, B.C., Canada, and have worked for…
Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers (WDCAG) Conference
We acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and …
Using GIS to study health care services and utilization––from local to national
Access to timely and quality health care is an important determinant of health and well-being. Despite universal health coverage in…
It’s a Geospatial world we live in: Find Your Happy Place
When does a space become a place? There are a myriad of small open spaces and buildings throughout towns and…
GIS Health Studies: Conduct Spatial Exposure Assessments
Interested in how to conduct different types of spatial exposure assessments for air pollution or other exposures to a population? …
University of Victoria Hosts Advanced Spatial Analysis Course
Is neighbourhood socioeconomic status associated with pediatric and childhood injuries? Are such injuries clustered in space? How can I model…
Professional Certification: Population Health Data Analysis in British Columbia
Population health research is inherently interdisciplinary, multifaceted and firmly rooted in the evolving connections between place, time and related socioeconomic…
Remote sensing sheds light on Earth’s surface at UVic
The University of Victoria is partnering with the province to develop new ways of using airborne sensors to gather information…
Esri ECCE App Challenge Lets Students Develop New Skills
Back in March, GoGeomatics Canada introduced the Esri Canada Centres of Excellence App Challenge while the competition was still underway.…
Career Profile: An Interview with Jackie Woodruff, GIS Technician
Meet Jackie Woodruff. She’s a BC-based GIS Technician with a strong passion for the geomatics community. GoGeomatics recently interviewed Jackie…
University Perspective – Esri Canada Centres of Excellence
Canadian students are busy getting ready for the start of a brand new school year. And at six schools across…
Indigenous mapping initiatives powered by Google
Indigenous communities across Canada are engaged in intensively mapping their lands, waters, resources and knowledge. These maps have unparalleled importance…
