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How can a city be planned effectively and sustainably? A new study focuses on land suitability analysis for urban development in Bratislava – with an emphasis on housing, production and storage, civic amenities, leisure activities, and urban greenery. 

Using the Urban Planner methodology, the authors combine multicriteria analysis with scenario modeling that incorporates spatial and legislative constraints. The results show that highly suitable areas are limited, and nearly one-third of the city is completely restricted from new development. 

 The study outputs five thematic maps, providing a clear overview of development potential and supporting more targeted investment and strategic decisions for Bratislava’s future.

 The article was created in collaboration with @mib.sk and is available here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17445647.2025.2487457?scroll=top&needAccess=true#abstract

Apply for MSc admission – Copernicus Master in Digital Earth –  with a continuous assessment of applications until May 30, 2025.

>>Study international in Europe – Participation cost fees will be automatically waived for eligible and selected candidates.<<

ELIGIBILITY

The call is open for any qualified candidate applying for admission to the EMJM ‘Copernicus Master in Digital Earth’ holding a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss nationality. Applicants shall conform with admission and eligibility rules, full details have been outlined at https://master-cde.eu/admission/eligibility-criteria.

i. Students who have earned a Bachelor, Diploma or Master’s degree in the geospatial domain.

ii. Current EEA & Swiss nationals pursuing undergraduate studies in the geospatial are welcome to apply. A candidate must be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, the undergraduate degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) must be completed prior to August 31, 2025.

EEA (European Economic Area) nationals: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Please note that at the time of application candidates select and prioritize at least one specialization track.

HOW TO APPLY?

Submit one single pdf document to msc-cde@plus.ac.at until May 30, 2025. The application document must include:

1. CV (use e.g. Europass CV; provide standard data; list your education and professional experience; include a motivational text passage stating why are you applying; indicate your English level skills);

a. attach a copy of passport page with photo;

b. attach a copy of your official study transcript.

Selection Committee Chairs: Prof. Vít Voženílek, Prof. Sébastien Lefèvre

Prof. Stefan Lang, Joint Programme Coordinator

With a slight delay, but with great joy, we share fantastic news! As part of this year’s Rector’s Awards, two members of our department have been recognized:

– Mgr. Oldřich Rypl received an Honorable Mention for Students for a Scholarly Article for his paper The Quality of Life in Czech Rural and Urban Spaces.

– RNDr. Alena Vondráková, Ph.D., LL.M was awarded in the category of authors of scholarly books for her publication Typhlomaps – Typhlomodels – Typhloaids: Developing the Imagination of Visually Impaired Individuals through 3D Models with Auditory Elements.

– Bc. Nikola Hönigová was awarded in the sustainability category for the best final scientific or artistic thesis with her work The Application of Cartography and Geoinformatics in Selected Sustainable Development Goals.

Congratulations to both awardees, and thank you for your contributions!

International Spring School on Visualization: Seeing Through Lies: Mapping Trust in the Age of Misinformation 

Are you interested in visualization, cartography, and combating misinformation? Join the International Spring School on Visualization!

• April 1–2, 2025
• Online (Zoom)
• Top experts from around the world

What can you expect?

Keynote speech by ICA President Georg Gartner

Lectures from leading experts from Esri, Leibniz Institute, Penn State University, and more

Interdisciplinary insights – cartography, political science, psychology, AI, eye-tracking

Practical tips on how to effectively visualize data and fight misinformation

Free registration for students of Palacký University Olomouc

Special fee for members of ČKS, ČGS, CAGI: 20 EUR

Regular registration: 70 EUR

Students can earn 3 ECTS credits!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity – register now at https://www.geoinformatics.upol.cz/iss/