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Jobs, fellowships, scholarships, training, conferences and the people building Africa's geospatial workforce.
UniSQ's surveying programmes now have 1,033 students, four new academics and new UAV mapping and photogrammetry teaching as the profession changes.
Source: Spatial Source
A free 10-hour UNU-INWEH course teaches drought indices, time-series analysis and hotspot mapping with satellite data in Google Earth Engine, with a certificate.
Source: UNU-INWEH Learning Centre
Geofort Africa says it surveyed over 75 properties and trained 1,500+ young Nigerians in its first year, combining land surveying with real estate services.
Source: Geofort Africa
UNTL staff and students learned total station surveying and least-squares processing, then mapped a mountain catchment and retention ponds near Dili.
Source: UNSW Engineering
This weekly round-up covers key geospatial industry updates, including upcoming conferences like Locate26 and Geo Connect Asia, land administration changes in NSW, Queensland, and Victoria, and a comprehensive list of current geospatial job vacancies across Australia.
Source: Spatial Source
Angola's GGPEN and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Letter of Intent to boost space cooperation, focusing on Earth observation, data exchange, and capacity building. This agreement, signed at ASPEX 2026, aims to strengthen both nations' space programs.
Source: Space in Africa
Somalia participated in the 4th China-Africa Satellite Remote Sensing Application Cooperation (CACSA) symposium, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening national space and satellite technology capabilities. The forum facilitated knowledge exchange and cooperation to apply satellite data for…
Source: Tech Review Africa
TAFE SA is seeking a qualified professional to join as a Lecturer in Surveying and Spatial Information, mentoring the next generation of surveyors in South Australia. This role supports the state's infrastructure, mining, and land development sectors.
Source: Spatial Source
The Scottish Government has signed a collective membership agreement with the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), providing nearly 150 public sector organizations with access to AGI's geospatial member benefits and resources. This initiative aims to foster knowledge exchange…
Source: Spatial SourceRASCOM and Intersputnik have commenced a three-day virtual webinar, 'SatCom Basics for Africa,' aimed at strengthening participants' understanding of satellite communications, ground systems, and spectrum management. The program covers fundamental concepts from satellite systems to regulatory…
Source: Tech Review Africa