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Geology is about the Earth – the planet we live on. Geological knowledge is essential for addressing many of today’s and tomorrow’s major challenges, such as the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and society’s adaptation to a changing climate. Master's programme in geology We offer a Bachelor's programme in geology in Swedish and a Master's programme in English. To read more
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-geology - 2026-10-09
4 November 2026 08:30 to 09:30 | Seminar An ever-increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities and no longer needs to understand nature in order to survive. What does this mean for our knowledge of and connection with nature, and our willingness to protect it? This event is held in Swedish. More information and registration on the Swedish event description: LU Land frukostsemin
6 October 2026 15:00 | Thesis defence Qin Tao will nail her theisis in Geobiosphere Science with specialization in Quaternary Sciences in Gränslandet on 6 October at 15:00. The title of her theis is Projected North Atlantic Winter Climate Variability in a Millennial Context. Qin Tao will defend her thesis on 30 October at 09:00 in Pangea, Geocentrum II. Thesis defence: Qin Tao | Department of Eart
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/calendar/spikning-thesis-qin-tao - 2026-10-09
The GIS Centre at Lund University brings together researchers, students, public organisations and industry to advance Geographic Information Science and its applications. Since its establishment in 1993, the Centre has evolved into a multidisciplinary hub for geospatial science, spatial intelligence and GeoAI. The Centre develops and applies theories, methods and technologies for understanding spa
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/about-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
Research at the Lund University GIS Centre advances Geographic Information Science through both methodological and technological development and application-oriented research addressing complex environmental and societal challenges. Research at the GIS Centre spans established areas of GIScience as well as rapidly developing fields such as GeoAI, spatial intelligence, GeoLLMs, digital twins, and i
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/research-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
The Lund University GIS Centre plays a central role in strengthening and developing education in Geographic Information Science at Lund University. The Centre works to ensure that GIS education remains scientifically rigorous, technologically current, and responsive to developments in research, society, and the labour market. The Centre contributes to the continuous development of GIS courses and
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/education-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
Collaboration is central to the mission of the Lund University GIS Centre. The Centre works across disciplines, sectors, and national borders to advance geospatial science, strengthen research and education, and contribute to the development and application of geospatial knowledge in society. This includes partnerships with international organisations, national and regional stakeholders, and resea
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/collaboration-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
The GIS Centre supports research, innovation, knowledge transfer and capacity building in Geographic Information Science and geospatial technologies. Expertise spans the geospatial field, from established GIS methods and spatial analysis to GeoAI, spatial intelligence, digital twins, geospatial data infrastructures and advanced spatial modelling. Services are closely connected to the Centre’s rese
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/services-offered-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
Master's degree, 120 credits Are you curious about climate variations and how ice ages have shaped landscapes, animals, and plants? Do the vast time scales of fossils captivate you? Are you fascinated by the Earth’s structure, tectonic plates, and volcanoes? Do you want to apply knowledge of Earth’s dynamic processes to help solve today’s societal challenges? The Dept. of Earth and Environmental S
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-geology/masters-programme-geology - 2026-10-09
Researchers at the Lund University GIS Centre contribute actively to the international development of Geographic Information Science through scientific publications, books, edited volumes, journal special issues, and conference proceedings.The publications below represent a selection of works authored or edited by members of the Centre and reflect areas such as GIScience, geospatial technologies,
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/books-and-proceedings-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
The Lund University GIS Centre supports access to selected professional GIS and geospatial software for students and staff at participating departments within Lund University. Esri SoftwareStudents and employees at participating departments can access ArcGIS Pro and other software covered by Lund University's Esri agreement. Software, installation instructions, and licensing information are availa
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/gis-software - 2026-10-09
Geographical data, also referred to as geospatial data, geodata or GIS data, are data associated with locations on the Earth. They form the foundation for mapping, spatial analysis, modelling and many other applications of Geographic Information Science. Geographical data typically combine information about location with descriptive attributes. In digital form, geographic features are commonly rep
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/geographical-data-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
A national agreement provides Lund University students, teachers, and researchers with access to licensed geodata from several Swedish public authorities. Information about the agreement is available from Lantmäteriet via the link below (in Swedish).Geodata for research, education and culture activities - lantmateriet.seThe agreement covers the use of data for non-commercial research and formal ed
When using geodata in publications, reports, maps, presentations, or other outputs, make sure that the data source and copyright holder are acknowledged according to the conditions specified by the data provider. Lantmäteriet provides guidance on how data covered by the national agreement should be referenced: Geodata för forskning, utbildning och kulturverksamheter – Källhänvisning (in Swedish)At
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/geographical-data-gis-centre/copyright-and-referencing-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
A large amount of geographical data is freely accessible from national and international organisations. However, freely accessible data are not necessarily free from restrictions. Always check the licence and terms of use associated with each dataset before downloading, modifying, redistributing, or publishing it. Downloadable geospatial data generally require GIS, remote-sensing, or other mapping
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/geographical-data-gis-centre/geographical-data-everyone - 2026-10-09
Explore historical aerial photographs of Skåne dating mainly from the 1940s. The images are freely available for viewing and download through this service. Aerial Photo ServiceThe original aerial photographs were produced by Lantmäteriet. Since 2014, restrictions on the use and distribution of these images have been removed, making it possible for the GIS Centre at Lund University to provide open
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) is the scientific field concerned with geographic information and the spatial dimension of the world around us. It investigates how geographic phenomena can be represented, measured, analysed, modelled, visualised, and understood. On this pageGeographic Information Science and Geographic Information SystemsGeographic DataFrom GIS to Spatial IntelligenceGe
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/what-gis - 2026-10-09
For general enquiries about the GIS CentreAli MansourianDirectorAli Mansourian in Lund University Research PortalResearchers at the GIS CentreAli MansourianAli Mansourian - Lund UniversityPetter PilesjöPetter Pilesjö - Lund UniversityLars HarrieLars Harrie - Lund UniversityLina EklundLina Eklund - Lund UniversityJean-Nicolas PoussartJean-Nicolas Poussart - Lund UniversityPengxiang ZhaoPengxiang Zh
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/contact-gis-centre - 2026-10-09
Physical geography is about the interaction between land, water, the biosphere, and the atmosphere, as well as the impact of human activity on the landscape. Here, you study in an international environment and receive an education that opens up many opportunities for the future. We offer courses and programs in physical geography, ecosystem science, and GIS. Our department provides a bachelor’s pr
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-physical-geography-and-ecosystem-sciences - 2026-10-09
11 November 2026 14:00 to 15:30 | Seminar An intergenerational conversation on interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership and academic life. Universities strongly encourage interdisciplinary work, but researchers are rarely taught how to navigate disciplinary languages, expectations, hierarchies, leadership roles and career pressures. How do you handle the challenges of finding common ground betw
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/calendar/across-disciplines-across-careers - 2026-10-09
