Research

Project based learning, and applied science are the cornerstones of the education at the School of Geoinformation. Beginning at the early stages of our programs, students work closely together on projects with external partners from industry.

The highlight of the program is the internship in which students can earn their first spurs in various fields of expertise at local intuitions and abroad.

Project based learning, and applied science are the cornerstones of the education at the School of Geoinformation. Beginning at the early stages of our programs, students work closely together on projects with external partners from industry.

The highlight of the program is the internship in which students can earn their first spurs in various fields of expertise at local intuitions and abroad.

Projects

Application of GIS in the daily work of an avalanche warning center

After some winters involving low snow heights and the omnipresent threat of climate change, winter 2008/09 fulfilled its claim for cold season. Beneath positive effects on tourism, the high amount of snow leads to massive problems, involving several large avalanche incidents. more

Applications on the Move - Sparkling Science

Sparkling Science is a new funding source supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research to combine research and educational institutions through joint projects. more

Quality-Check for virtual towns for Microsoft

Anybody knows of the significance of route planners and freely available map services on the internet. So far a 2-dimensional map has been the best suitable form of display; but now the trend is going towards a 3-dimensional visualization of landscapes and towns which are closer to reality.more

Explore the history of Villach’s city center with your smartphone!

With the help of a mobile application Villach’s visitors are informed about historic sites while they walk though the city center. more

Sparkling Science: OpenPOI & Sensor4All

The BMWF programme ‘Sparkling Science’ is an Austrian national fund that promotes projects in which schoolchildren are actively involved in the research process. In these projects schoolchildren support scientists in scientific work and in communicating the joint research results to the public.more