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GIS for Everyone Bootcamps | 9 to 11 January 2026

 

This bootcamp introduces undergraduate students to the concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, helping them appreciate the value of spatial thinking. Participants will gain hands-on experience with open-source tools and learn to explore, analyse and communicate spatial data effectively.

 

Duration: 3 days

Learning Outcomes

  • Appreciate the importance of spatial concepts across disciplines, and learn to apply them in academic work
  • Understand the foundational concepts of GIS and become familiar with common spatial data formats
  • Work with open-source GIS software and services, gaining practical experience with interfaces and basic tools
  • Produce maps using openly available and self-created data and perform basic spatial queries
  • Gain an introductory understanding of the remote sensing process, explore satellite data for visualisation and interpretation
  • Tools covered: QGIS, Datawrapper, Google Earth Pro, Google Maps, QField, and more

 

Eligibility

Any student in India who:

  • Is enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme
  • Is in their final year of their undergraduate degree
  • Is familiar with basic computer operations (familiarity with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or databases is useful)

 

Hardware and Software Prerequisites

  • A laptop with at least 4 GB RAM and an Intel i5 (or AMD equivalent) CPU
  • Operating system: Windows 10 or higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13) or higher, or any recent Linux distribution with updates
  • Mouse (required for effective GIS use; trackpads are not sufficient)
  • Smartphone (basic model is sufficient) for field/mapping exercises

 

Note: Tablets or touch-only devices are not suitable for this bootcamp

Fee 

  • Day Scholars: INR 3,500 (includes tuition, materials, lunch, and high tea)
  • Residential Scholars: INR 6,500 (includes tuition, materials, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, accommodation for two nights, and transport between accommodation and campus)

 

Early Bird Offer available for all registrations completed by 12 December 2025.

  • Day Scholars: INR 2,500 (inclusive of GST)
  • Residential Scholars: INR 4,500 (inclusive of GST)

From Data to Stories Bootcamps | 23 to 25 January 2026

 

This bootcamp introduces undergraduate students from diverse disciplines to the art and practice of storytelling using data. Participants will explore questions of real-world importance through an interdisciplinary lens and develop data stories about an issue, observation or a change related to cities, towns, or villages.

 

Duration: 3 days

 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Develop sensitivity to viewing issues through an interdisciplinary lens
  • Gain exposure to basic data analysis using accessible tools and visualisation platforms
  • Learn collaborative research methods and co-creation approaches
  • Develop skills in translating quantitative findings into accessible narratives for public engagement and policy communication

 

Eligibility
Any student in India who:

  • Is enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme in any discipline (engineering, social sciences, arts, commerce, law, or other professional programme)
  • Is in their second year or higher
  • Has basic computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar software is useful, but not mandatory)

 

Hardware and Software Prerequisites
All participants should bring laptops with at least 8 GB RAM and an Intel i5 (or equivalent) CPU.

Fee 

  • Day Scholars: INR 3,500 (includes tuition, materials, lunch, and high tea)
  • Residential Scholars: INR 6,500 (includes tuition, materials, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, accommodation for two nights, and transport between accommodation and campus)

 

Early Bird Offer available for all registrations completed by 12 December 2025.

  • Day Scholars: INR 2,500 (inclusive of GST)
  • Residential Scholars: INR 4,500 (inclusive of GST)

Faculty: GIS for Everyone

Jagdish Krishnaswamy
Dean – School of Environment and Sustainability

Kiran M C
Senior Consultant – Geospatial Lab

Dhananjayan M
Consultant – Geospatial Lab

Amruth Kiran
Senior Associate – Geospatial Lab

Lokesh B S
Consultant – Geospatial Lab

Faculty: GIS for Everyone

Shriya Anand
Associate Dean – School of Economic Development
Senior Lead – Academics & Research

Sooraj Raveendran
Senior Consultant – Urban Informatics Lab

Rohit Nema
Consultant – Urban Informatics Lab

Herry Gulabani
Senior Associate – Urban Informatics Lab