EMCDE spring application window, non-scholarship

CALL OPEN: April 5, 2021 – June 10, 2021 (23:59 CET), Master of Science study, NON-scholarship

APPLY NOW if you are a student who demonstrates a high degree of commitment and motivation, a strong interest and background in the GEOSPATIAL field of applications as well as in working in international environments. You should fulfill all required academic qualifications for admission with excellent academic results and document high level competences in English language.

We offer an outstanding and distinctive Erasmus Mundus double degree programme experience to our graduate students. The two year full-time integrated programme aims at qualifying individuals to lead initiatives, projects and institutions translating Copernicus data (remote sensing and in-situ) into information for management decisions within a broader Digital Earth vision.

This worldwide open call is designed for European and international candidates with a GEOSPATIAL background applying for Master of Science study on a self-funded (self-payment) basis.

CONTACTS
Email: msc-cde@sbg.ac.at | www: www.master-cde.eu | FB | TW | IG |LinkedIn

Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Prof. Josef Strobl (Joint Programme Coordinator)
Palacky University Olomouc, Prof. Vít VOŽENÍLEK (Selection Committee Chair)
University of South Brittany, Prof. Sébastien Lefèvre (Selection Committee Co-Chair)

Call open: EMJMD Copernicus Master in Digital Earth

We are pleased to announce that the intake 3 call for applications has been opened and you can submit your applications until January 15, 2021. This worldwide open call is designed for European and international candidates with a GEOSPATIAL background applying for Master of Science study on a self-funded (self-payment) basis. In addition, the programme is proudly supported by the Erasmus+ programme, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) of the European Union, which has granted (18) scholarships to the consortium for this intake.

APPLY NOW if you are a student who demonstrates a high degree of commitment and motivation, a strong interest and background in the GEOSPATIAL field of applications as well as in working in international environments. You should fulfill all required academic qualifications for admission with excellent academic results and document high level competences in English language.

CALL OPEN: November 3, 2020 – January 15, 2021 (23:59 CET)

CONTACTS

Email: msc-cde@sbg.ac.at | www: www.master-cde.eu

Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Prof. Josef Strobl (Joint Programme Coordinator)
Palacky University Olomouc, Prof. Vít VOŽENÍLEK (Selection Committee Chair)
University of South Brittany, Prof. Sébastien Lefèvre (Selection Committee Co-Chair)

2020 cohort of Copernicus Master in Digital Earth

Welcome to Copernicus Master in Digital Earth’s intake 2 students who origin from 13 different countries in and outside the European Union.

The Orientation Project was held at Science City Itzling at the Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg, considering the COVID-19 regulations, and hosted by the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) together with colleagues from Palacky University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, Department of Geoinformatics and University of South Brittany, Département Informatique.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree has started the academic year 2020/2021 without postponement. Partner universities use hybrid and online teaching, learning and collaboration infrastructures. Wishing all students a successful study year!

Copernicus Master in Digital Earth
Contact: msc-cde@sbg.ac.at
www.master-cde.eu

Erasmus+ EMJMD successfully launched

The new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) programme funded under the Erasmus+ scheme has been successfully launched today at the University of Salzburg, Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS. The programme has been kicked-off with an 'Orientation Project' where students receive in-depth guidance regarding structure of entire curriculum and student life at Copernicus Master in Digital Earth - CDE partner universities. The highly diversified orientation includes scientific presentations, a conference keynote participation, several interactive sessions, as well as socialising in and around Salzburg.

Admission to EM CDE has been offered to twelve outstanding applicants after a qualification based selection process. A GeoData Science – Specialization Track @ University of South Brittany, Département Informatique and a Geovisualisation & Geocommunication – Specialization Track @ Palacky University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, Department of Geoinformatics offer candidates a pathway towards excellence in advanced Earth Obsveration / Geoinformatics addressing the Copernicus and Digital Earth missions and objectives. The first two semesters students study Earth Observation and Geoinformatics at the University of Salzburg, Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS.

Project and Joint Programme Co-ordinator:
Josef Strobl, University of Salzburg, Z_GIS
Programme Office: msc-cde@sbg.ac.at
Website: www.master-cde.eu

CopHub.AC - Adressing an International Audience

At the 39th EARSeL Symposium we welcomed Romana Kofler from UNOOSA / UN 2030 to our panel discussion "The future uptake of space – ready for the future?". Together with representatives from ESA and the Copernicus Academy she provided interesting insights and experiences to the future developments of Copernicus and Earth observation programs.   

A technical presentation on behalf of Austria for the Working Group on the Space2030 Agenda was given by Barbara Riedler at the 62nd session of the Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space (COPUOS) in June in Vienna.  Entitled “The Copernicus Academy – space hub for knowledge exchange, innovation and outreach” the presentation raised awareness and will hopefully lead to more registration to the Copernicus Academy!

Contact: Barbara Riedler

In Retrospect: Summer School Copernicus for Digital Earth 2019, Salzburg

The Summer School Copernicus for Digital Earth “Benefit from the potential of freely available Satellite data and Copernicus services for your domain” – organized by Z_GIS, UNIGIS and

CopHub.AC brought together international students and practitioners from 11 countries. The intense program explored the potential of freely available satellite data and derived information products with a focus on the European Earth observation programme Copernicus and its various service domains. Best practice examples were shown and practical experiences shared. In combination with international key speakers, hands-on sessions and field trips participants had the opportunity to discuss with experts. Finally  the summer school participants presented their group work in form of story maps at a Special Session the EARSeL Symposium and earned a lot of positive feedback!

Contact: Stefan Lang, Barbara Riedler

'Copernicus Master in Digital Earth' - New E+ EMJMD Programme

The 'Copernicus Master in Digital Earth - CDE' initiative, a joint Erasmus+ Key Action 1 project, has been kicked off at the coordinator's site 'Z_GIS' in Salzburg. This joint study programme responds to the current need of highly qualified specialists in the fields Geoinformatics / Geo and Earth Observation / Space. The two year full-time integrated Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Programme will start in the academic year 2019/2020. A first call for application of admission and E+ scholarships will be published soon.

One starting place for all students aims to establish a strong common denominator and core Geoinformatics competencies for the CDE Master of Science Study Programme. MSc students start their studies at the University of Salzburg, Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS for the first two semesters, before continuing towards developing a special flavor at one of the partner universities:

• GeoData Science – Specialization Track @ University of South Brittanny, Département Informatique
• Geovisualisation & Geocommunication – Specialization Track @ Palacky University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, Department of Geoinformatics.

Jointly, these tracks offer outstanding candidates a pathway towards excellence in advanced Geoinformatics addressing the Copernicus and Digital Earth missions and objectives.

The consortium currently consists of thirteen partners, with three core academic partners in Europe who are offering double degrees, and several associated partners, who bring added value to faculty and students: Higher Education Institutions provide research facilities and supervision, Industry partners provide internships and scholarships and UNIGIS International provides outreach to students and scholarships.

Project and Joint Programme Co-ordinator:
Josef Strobl, University of Salzburg, Z_GIS
Programme Office: msc-cde@sbg.ac.at
Website: www.master-cde.eu