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Date: 23 February 2026 @ 10:00 - 12:00

Timezone: Pacific Daylight Time

Language of instruction: English

This intermediate-level workshop will demonstrate how to create thematic maps using QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data. Additionally, participants will learn how to perform queries on spatial data and edit the attribute table.

NOTE: Prior to the workshop date, please review our Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS (https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-mapping-intro/). Additionally, if you are new to QGIS, we recommend you review our workshop on Reference Mapping with QGIS (https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-reference-mapping/) as well.

This workshop is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.

Workshop Link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-thematic-mapping/

Things to do before arriving:

QGIS is a free and open source desktop geographic information system (GIS). It can be installed on Windows, MacOS, and Linux using the download instructions here: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html. This workshop will use the latest Long Term Release version. Please make sure you have this installed on your computer.

Location details:

Location:
*ONLINE*

If you have questions, concerns, or accessibility needs, please email [email protected]

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This event is online. Registrants receive the link 3 hours before the event. Registration closes at that time.

Contact: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/profile/33339

Keywords: GIS, Maps, Research Commons

Organizer: Alexandra Alisauskas

Target audience: All


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