Historical GIS: An Introductory Workshop

Course dates

21 January 2011

Course fee

£75

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are now a firmly established tool throughout all the social sciences, but historical researchers have only comparatively recently started to adopt them. This one-day taster workshop is aimed at those who are interested in using GIS in their projects but are wondering where to start. We will show what GIS is, what it can do and the resources necessary both in terms of computers and software and also training of researchers in their use. Without actually teaching hands-on skills in using the software, which would require rather more time, this is a comprehensive introduction to historical GIS, how it can help you and the investments of time and money you will need to make the most of it. This course is intended both as a stand-alone workshop in its own right and also as a primer for the full four-day hands-on Historical GIS course that the IHR will be running later in the year.

The programme for the day is as follows:

1. What is GIS?
2. How does it fit into historical research?
3. Case study I
4. Case study II
5. Sofware for GIS
6. Data issues
7. Roundtable discussion

This course is open to postgraduates, academics, archivists, curators and all who are interested in using historical GIS. Places are strictly limited, and thus early application is recommended.

Application form

Completed registration forms should be returned by email or post to:

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