Sonja Cameron wrote:

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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]
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> 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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