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CHARTING TODAY'S GLOBAL CHALLENGES WITH THE USE OF GEO-INFORMATION AND EARTH OBSERVATION SCIENCE.

ITC is the University of Twente’s Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation. The Faculty ITC is among the world's top ten institutes for academic education, scientific research and technology development in earth observation and geo-information. Our people are engaged worldwide in realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in food security and agriculture, energy transition, geo-health, climate change adaptation, urban development and smart cities, disaster risk reduction, and land administration. 

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Latest news from the Faculty ITC

UT receives specific drone licence from Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies
In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Tiejun Wang and his master’s student Zijing Wu developed an AI-model to automatically locate and count large herds of migratory ungulates (wildebeest and zebra) from space. In collaboration with international experts from U.K., U.S. and Kenya, ITC researchers used their method in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem using fine-resolution (38-50 cm) satellite imagery. They achieved accurate detection of nearly 500,000 individuals across thousands of square kilometres and multiple habitat types. The scientists at the Department of Natural Resources (ITC Faculty - University of Twente) recently published their results in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
Roshanak Darvishzadeh new co-chair in LNVH Sounding Board Group
As of 31 May, Roshanak Darvishzadeh (associate professor at the Department of Natural Resources at ITC) and Maartje van Gelder (UvA) will take over the chairwomenship of the LNVH Associate Professor Sounding Board Group from Gerry Jager (WUR). Roshanak Darvishzadeh and Maartje van Gelder will then assume the responsibilities as co-chairs and will lead the sounding board group meetings twice a year. During these meetings, the sounding board group will offer advice and input to the LNVH board on topics particularly relevant to women researchers in the associate professor career phase.
University of Twente defines ambition on Lifelong Learning
Recently, the University of Twente (UT) formally endorsed its plans in the area of Lifelong Learning (LLL). UT has the ambition to be a European Lifelong Learning powerhouse. A dedicated programme management team will shape this ambition.
Sensing hidden hunger: Using remote sensing to detect micronutrient deficiency in crops
Researchers from ITC Faculty - University of Twente and CNR-IREA have discovered a promising method to estimate nutrient concentrations in crop grains before harvest by evaluating hyperspectral measurements of crop canopies. This technology could be used to predict nutrient deficiencies during the growing process and map patterns of deficiencies across large regions, aiding in the development of effective agriculture management practices and food security policies.
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Data Power: The Business of Everyday Geographic Data and How to Assert Greater Control
05Jul
NCG symposium 2023
30Sep
Workshop: Geological Remote Sensing
31Oct
NEEDS conference 2023
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Our core activities

World-class education
We equip our students to tackle complex challenges. Study with us and become a savvy, internationally confident professional, capable of developing new knowledge and translating it into practical solutions for real-world problems.
Our coursesTop-ranked universityFuture career
Interdisciplinary research
We are an internationally recognized leading research entity in geospatial sciences. We focus on fundamental and problem-solving research, with an eye to those complex global challenges where spatial information can make a real difference.
Research themesFacilitiesOpen science
Making an impact
We apply, share and facilitate the effective use of geo-information and earth observation knowledge and tools for tackling global wicked problems. Our purpose is to enable our many partners around the world to track and trace the impact of today’s global challenges.
Expertise domainsMajor projects

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We educate our students to be professionals, capable of acquiring knowledge and translating this into practical applications for solving real-world problems.

Spatial EngineeringGeo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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Disaster managementGeoinformaticsGeological remote sensingLand administrationNatural resourcesUrban planningWater resources

Cross-disciplinary facilities

Bringing together expertise from all relevant disciplines within ITC, the University of Twente and beyond.

CDR
Centre for Disaster Resilience
UAV Centre
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Centre
CRIB
Centre of Expertise in Big Geodata Science

Scientific departments

ITC's core activities education, research and project services are executed by staff from six scientific departments: Earth Observation  Science, Applied Earth Sciences, Geo-Information Processing, Natural Resources, Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-information Management, Water Resources. They operate as centres of excellence covering the different fields of disciplinary interest that encompass ITC's core mission.

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