- Mineral Exploration
They're looking for the 'blackest black' || ES.4 - Dr Geo
In our series finale, our contestants search for the 'whitest white' and the 'blackest black'. Dr Arjan Dijkstra is here to judge how …
Dijkstra, A.H. 29:59
- Remote Sensing
Where's the 'coolest spot' in Suriname's capital? || ES.3 - Dr Geo
This week our contestants do their best to guess the spots in Paramaribo that provide vital ecosystem services!
Willemen, L.L.J.M. 32:14
- Spatial Data Science
What on earth are they trying to visualise? || ES.2 - Dr Geo
In this episode, Dr Geo must guess what data set our contestants are visualising using household items!
Köbben, B.J. 41:39
- Spatial Data Science
They Have to Pick the “Most Successful” Species… It Gets Messy || ES.1 - Dr. Geo
In the first episode of a new series, four contestants must each pick what they think is the most successful species and get creative …
Groen, T.A. 29:18
- Remote Sensing
Gaps In Optical Remote Sensing Datasets And How To Fix Them
What challenges do scientists face when observing the Earth with satellites? Assistant Professor Egor Prikaziuk explains.
Prikaziuk, E. 3:20
- UAV
Building Your Own Farm-Tech? Start Here
Florian Ellsäßer answers your online questions. He explains how to design technology that can address problems on the farm - that farm…
Ellsäßer, F.J. 3:14
- Remote Sensing
The Art of Balancing Three Types of Satellite Resolution
Learn about the trade-off between spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution with Dr Egor Prikaziuk.
Prikaziuk, E. 2:37
- Spatial Data Science
Interview: Debra Roberts on the True Meaning of Open Science
In the latest edition of the Geoversity Video Podcast, we talk to special guest Professor Debra Roberts on the meaning of Open Science…
Roberts, D.C. 16:26
- Energy Transition
The Hidden Risk of the Energy Transition
In this video, learn about a form of energy poverty that forces many families to make a stark choice: heating their homes or putting f…
Demi Vonk 8:11
- Artificial Intelligence
Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Amazon Rainforest?
AI and satellites can help us to monitor deforestation. Check out our new video with Assistant Professor Raian Vargas Maretto to learn…
Vargas Maretto, R. 3:19
- Artificial Intelligence
Neural Networks: The Foundation of Every Modern AI Breakthrough
In this video, we'll dive into the workings of a neural network and how they power the AI we know today.
Vargas Maretto, R. 3:01
- Big Geodata
Is It Even Possible to Protect Your Data Anymore? Here’s What Works Personally and Professionally
In the latest instalment of our ''Expert and Passersby" series, a data ethics expert reacts to people's opinions on data privacy and h…
Meissner, F.V.M. 6:04
- Big Geodata
What Satellites REALLY Know About Your Backyard
Urban data researcher Fran Meissner tells us how everyday technologies are transforming the way we build cities, and discusses the eth…
Meissner, F.V.M. 5:57
- Mineral Exploration
Can an expert geologist deduce where the green sand in Emma's bag came from? (EP. 5)
New episode! In this series, Assistant Professor Arjan Dijkstra tries to guess where sand samples came from just by looking at a graph…
Dijkstra, A.H. 6:20
- Natural Resources Management
The Research Revolution No One Taught You About
In this video, we'll introduce you to a 'living lab' where scientists and citizens come together to explore big questions around food,…
Duren, I.C. van 6:15
- Remote Sensing
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.4: Signalling for Help
In this episode of our Drones for Survival series, you'll learn about different techniques for topographic mapping and how they can he…
Nyktas, P. 6:28
- UAV
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.3: Sourcing Different Types of Wood
In this episode of our drones series, we focus on how drones can help you source different types of wood - an essential resource on a …
Nyktas, P. 6:57
- Mineral Exploration
Can geologists guess where you've been on holiday from the sand in your backpack? (Ep.1)
In this series, we challenge an expert geologist to look at sand samples and guess where in the world they came from!
Dijkstra, A.H. 5:46
- UAV
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.1: Sourcing Food
Stranded on a desert island? You've got a lot to handle: finding food, sourcing fresh water, making a shelter, building a fire and signalling for help.
Doesn't sound like a one-person job, does it? You'd be better off with a friend - one that's actively helping.
In this video series, we'll show you how a drone is the ideal survival ally for these …
Ellsäßer, F.J. 6:13
- Food Security
Insights from Food Security Data: The critical role of trade
How do you think your country ranks in terms of food security? And we don't just mean the quantity, as this video will teach you.
We hit the street to present people from around the world with their country’s ranking on the Global Food Security Index and dove into the meaning of these rankings with expert insight from Professor Andy Nelson.
In thi…
Nelson, A.D. 6:16
- Spatial Data Science
Beyond "I make maps": how to make your research understood (and why you should!)
If you're in Geosciences and have ever tried explaining your research to a non-technical audience, you've probably defaulted to saying, "I make maps." But there are many reasons to move beyond this simplified explanation.
Whether you're aiming to publish academic papers or make a practical impact in a world full of challenges, it's essential that …Demi Vonk 4:36
- Spatial Data Science
Misled by maps: How data visualisation shapes our stories
Do you think visuals don't lie? Think again! In today's visually driven world, maps, charts, and graphs dictate how we interpret stories—often without us realizing it.
Data visualization expert Barend Köbben is here to break it all down. We hit the streets to see how people interpret visuals, and Barend explains why you might be getting tricked by…
Köbben, B.J. 9:52
- Digital Twins
A Day in the Life Of: PhD students collecting data for creating a soil-plant digital twin
Fieldwork. No matter how well-prepared you come and how well-defined your step-by-step procedures are, there will always be some challenges. In this ‘Day in the life of’ we follow three PhD students in their pursuit to collect data for the creation of a soil-plant digital twin.
What is a soil-plant digital twin? How do they cope with the wild circ…Demi Vonk 7:30
- Climate Change
Why you can't just introduce your favourite animals anywhere!
Our planet's biodiversity and ecosystems are under threat. Climate change puts pressiure on many species as their living environments become unsuitable.
In this video, Dr. Ir. Thomas Groen explains how Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) provides crucial insights for species survival and habitat suitability.
SDM aids in conservation policy-making…Demi Vonk 6:13
- Disaster Risk
Coping with the most underestimated natural hazard
Earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides – these may be the first things that come to mind when thinking about natural hazards. What’s often underestimated is extreme heat – referred to as a ‘silent killer’.
This becomes clear when interviewing passersby on the street in Ghent, Belgium.
Join us as PhD researcher Carolina Pereira Marghidan sheds light o…Demi Vonk 7:51
- Digital Twins
Soil-plant digital twins and how to model them
Imagine being able to predict how our vegetation responds to environmental changes like droughts or heavy rains. It could help us take steps to prevent crop failure and loss of productivity – more pressing than ever, given the impact of climate change on food security and our ecosystems.
With soil-plant digital twins, researchers aim to achieve ju…Demi Vonk 6:35
- Disaster Risk
State-of-the-art modelling may help anticipate landslides
There’s artificial intelligence, and then there’s Dr. Luigi Lombardo’s ‘fancy models’ that aim to save lives: voice recognition techniques that are applied to landslide modelling for Early Warning Systems.
Discover his fascinating journey of leveraging AI to mitigate the risks of landslides and safeguard lives.
Learn about the inspiration behind h…Demi Vonk 5:12
- Artificial Intelligence
What robotic sight is needed for
Explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous technology with Dr Ville Lehtola as he delves into the practical challenges of achieving …
Demi Vonk 4:24
- Food Security
Geospatial technologies may help tackle chronic food insecurity
In Ethiopia, the majority of people in the country rely on traditional agricultural practices for their livelihood. There is a pressing need to move towards more technologically-supported practises. The Ethiopian Education Network to Support Agricultural Transformation (EENSAT) project aims to achieve just that.
Abiy Zegeye Gebremariam 6:40






