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GIS in the Arts and Humanities
An AHDS One Day Workshop
London, 28th January 2003
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http://ahds.ac.uk/gis_workshop.htm
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Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are becoming increasingly used in the
arts and humanities but take-up has been hampered by a lack of understanding
of what GIS is and what it has to offer to historians, historical
geographers, demographers, archaeologists and others with an interest in the
past. This workshop aims to provide a basic introduction to GIS both as an
approach to academic study and as a technology.
This is an updated version of a workshop held in September 2002 at the
University of York.
The key aims of the workshop are
* To establish why the use of GIS is important to the arts and
humanities
* To stress the key abilities offered by GIS: the capacity to
integrate,
analyse and visualise a wide range of data from both the social sciences and
the humanities
* To show the pitfalls associated with GIS and thus encourage a more
informed and subtle understanding of the technology
* To point out the issues to consider when creating rights license
agreements
* To provide a basic introduction to GIS software
Who should come?
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This workshop will appeal to members of academic staff who want to know more
about GIS either for their own research or so that they can help their own
students. It will appeal to post-graduate or masters students who are
thinking of using GIS to support their research. It will be of interest to
curriculum and research managers who are looking to encourage innovative
research applications within their institutions. Holders of major grants and
those intending to apply for major grants from bodies like AHRB, the British
Academy, NOF, HLF, NERC, ESRC and others will be most welcome. Professionals
in other relevant sectors interested in finding out about GIS applications
are also welcome. This workshop is only intended as an introduction to GIS,
so will suit novices or those who want to brush up previous experience.
When and where is it?
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The workshop will be held on the Strand Campus of King's College London, on
the 28th January 2003. There is a map on the King's College website showing
the location of the Campus. The day will start at 10.30am and conclude
around 4.30pm. A full timetable will be available nearer the day.
How much does it cost? How can I book?
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The cost is 50 pounds per delegate. There are a limited number of places, at
20 pounds per head, for students. You can book via the online booking form
at http://ahds.ac.uk/gis_bookingform.htm. An invoice will be sent to you
separately once you have given us your details.
Alternatively, you can email [log in to unmask]
write to
GIS Workshop, 75 - 9 York Road (8th Floor), London, SE1 7AW
or call 020 7928 7267.
Please include your title and full name, position and institution, email
address. Please also include details of any special dietary or access
requirements and a billing address so an invoice can be sent to you.
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