Tag: SESAC
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Society from Space Challenge 2026 Society from Space Challenge 2026 is a two-day, application-based hackathon that brings together Earth Observation, data science, social sciences, humanities, planning, and practice to address real-world challenges. Satellite data can show us where vegetation, heat, moisture, buildings, and environmental risks are located. But satellite pixels alone cannot explain how people experience…
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Education and EO training for beginners This workshop introduces participants to the use of Earth Observation (EO), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and basic spatial analysis to understand both the direct and indirect impacts of flooding on critical infrastructure, road networks, and accessibility. It is designed as an entry-level, hands-on training event that makes complex geospatial…
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Education and EO training for beginners Beginner Earth Observation Analysis Series (Highly recommended for those interested in the Society from Space Challenge/Hackathon.) This beginner-friendly training series is designed for those who are new to Earth Observation (EO), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and spatial analysis. Across one full day and one half day, participants will move…
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On March 5th, the Swedish Competence Centre for Satellite-Enabled Social Science Analytics (SESAC) was officially inaugurated at the historic Gamla biskopshuset in Lund. Funded by a SEK 4 million grant from the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA), this national centre marks the beginning of a new era where satellite technology and social science converge to…
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Beyond the pixels and the code, SESAC is about people. Our ‘SESAC Open Sessions’ is a monthly online gathering designed to bridge the gap between satellite-enabled research and societal impact. Each 60-minute session features a lightning presentation (15-20 min) from the SESAC team or guest experts, followed by an open-floor discussion. These webinars are a…
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Beyond the pixels and the code, SESAC is about people. Our ‘SESAC Open Sessions’ is a monthly online gathering designed to bridge the gap between satellite-enabled research and societal impact. Each 60-minute session features a lightning presentation (15-20 min) from the SESAC team or guest experts, followed by an open-floor discussion. These webinars are a…
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Beyond the pixels and the code, SESAC is about people. Our ‘SESAC Open Sessions’ is a monthly online gathering designed to bridge the gap between satellite-enabled research and societal impact. Each 60-minute session features lightning presentation(s) from the SESAC team or guest experts, followed by an open-floor discussion. These webinars are a collaborative space to…