- 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
Sample preparation for the XRD Scanner - an unique look behind the scenes
In this bonus episode of our series on geology, we learn about how sand samples are prepared in the lab before they're scanned with th…
Vonk, D.A.T. 7:10
- Big Geodata
Your Location Data Privacy is a Problem for Society
We often think about data privacy as a personal issue. Will someone hack my phone? Will I get creepy ads? Who's watching me?
But social scientist Fran Meissner challenges this idea and flips it on its head. In this video, she explains why data isn’t just about you as an individual. The deeper danger lies in what happens when data is used to profil…
Meissner, F.V.M. 7:12
- 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…
Vonk, D.A.T. 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
- Mineral Exploration
Can an expert geologist deduce where the white sand in Sophie's bag came from? (EP. 4)
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. 6:53
- Remote Sensing
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.4: Signalling for Help
In this new episode of our Drones for Survival series, you'll learn about different techniques for topographic mapping and how they ca…
Nyktas, P. 6:28
- Mineral Exploration
Can an expert geologist deduce where the black sand in Liam's backpack came from? (EP. 3)
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. 5:35
- Mineral Exploration
Can an expert geologist deduce where the red sand in Tom's backpack came from? (EP. 2)
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. 7:41
- UAV
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.3: Sourcing Different Types of Wood
In this new episode of our drones series, we focus on how drones can help you source different types of wood - an essential resource o…
Nyktas, P. 6:57
- UAV
Drones, the Perfect Survival Ally. Ep.2: Building a Shelter
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 …
Neinavaz, E. 6:50
- Artificial Intelligence
The science of farmers' choices: Lessons on food security from agent-based models & Clarkson's Farm
With climate change and population growth putting immense pressure on food systems, ensuring sustainable food security is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Yet, government regulations designed to reshape farming practices often fail—not because they’re ill-intended, but because they clash with farmers' realities.
If you’ve watched Clarks…Aleid Teeuwen 9:25
- Mineral Exploration
Can geologists guess where you've been on holiday from the sand in your backpack? (Ep.1)
Does it fascinate you that sand from different places looks and feels different? The answer lies in its mineral composition and its journey through time.
Assistant Professor Arjan Dijkstra knows all about it. In fact, rumors say he can tell where sand comes from—without ever seeing it. That’s exactly what we’re putting to the test!
To do that, we’…
Dijkstra, A.H. 5:46
- Artificial Intelligence
GeoVodcast #1: Spatial Inequalities in Deprived Urban Areas
Welcome to the first episode of the Geoversity Video Podcast! In this episode, host Brad Hillas speaks with Professor Monika Kuffer from the Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente about her work in urban planning, geospatial data, and its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Professor…
Kuffer, M. 34:21
- Artificial Intelligence
Podcast: Spatial Inequalites in Deprived Urban Areas
Welcome to the second episode of the Geoversity Podcast!
In this episode, host Brad Hillas speaks with Professor Monika Kuffer from the Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente about her work in urban planning, geospatial data, and its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Professor Kuff…
Kuffer, M. 2 min
- Climate Change
Climate Change: The uphill battle for species conservation
Join Panagiotis Nyktas, a passionate landscape ecologist, as he discusses the impact of climate change on fragile ecosystems.
Learn about the challenges faced by endemic species in Crete’s mountainous regions that represent larger global trends and the urgent need for holistic models to better understand and predict ecosystem dynamics.
Panagiotis …
Nyktas, P. 5:20
- Urban Infrastructure
How to design better public spaces for everyone
Deteriorated, unsafe, or simply underwhelming public spaces—how can we turn them into vibrant, community-centred areas? Public participation is the key to bridging the gap between the needs of individual residents and the actions of policymakers.
In this video, Sergio Alvarado Vasquez introduces AMACHAN, a cutting-edge digital tool that incorporat…
Alvarado Vazquez, S. 6:55
- 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…Vonk, D.A.T. 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 …Vonk, D.A.T. 4:36
- 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…7:30
- 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…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…
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- 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 …
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- 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






