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7th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference

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May 6, 2023

The 7th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference, 17th and 18th August 2023, Kampala Uganda.

The Department of Geomatics and Land Management at Makerere University in Kampala Uganda is proud to announce the 7^th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference happening on 17^th and 18^th August 2023.

THEME: GEOMATICS EXCELLENCE FOR A MODERN SOCIETY – SUSTAINABLE FIT FOR PURPOSE SOLUTIONS FOR THE 21^ST CENTURY

The 7^th Advances in Geomatics Research Conference (AGRC) invites the submission of abstracts on topics related to Geomatics research such as:

GIS Science & GIS Applications
Remote Sensing Applications
Photogrammetry & LiDAR Applications
Cartography
Spatial Information Management
GPS/GNSS Applications
Cadastre & Land Management
Geomatics Professional Standards &
Practices
Engineering & Mining Surveying
History of Surveying & Measurement
Geomatics Education
Hydrographic Surveying
Positioning & Measurement
Location-based Services
Integrated Spatial Planning

All abstracts will be reviewed by the organizing committee and evaluated based on their relevance to the conference theme, originality, and scientific quality. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers for publication in the conference proceedings. Submit the abstracts via the conference website https://www.agrc2023.com

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Call for Applications; Makerere University – University of Groningen Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027)

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Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Erasmus+ ICM scholarships from the University of Groningen! Four scholarships available for any discipline, with a 90-day mobility period. Apply by 27 March 2025!

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