Abigail 🌍
@abi_edin
Followers
2K
Following
6K
Media
442
Statuses
6K
Leader in Geospatial Market Policy @geospatialC #geospatial | Advocate & supporter @geospatialwomen | personal account - views are mine.
Edinburgh, Scotland (mostly)
Joined July 2011
First day in my exciting #newjob - Head of Innovation & Skills #geospatialcommision
@GeospatialC - two very important missions in UK Geospatial Strategy. Delighted to be continuing to work with great team & partners. Suggestions of new connections & reading welcome!
19
4
109
The new National Space Strategy in Action was published yesterday. Our Earth Observation (EO) pilot is featured and will improve public sector use of EO data for decision-making and policy delivery. The pilot supports the plan for how the UK can become a global leader in space.
The UK's securing its future as a global leader in space with the re-launch of the National Space Council. @NorwichChloe & @BWallaceMP co-chaired the first meeting, which saw the publication of the National Space Strategy in Action & the ‘Case for Space.' Read more below 👇
0
1
5
Our new UK Geospatial Strategy was just announced by @NorwichChloe at @LDNTechWeek! Keep an eye out tomorrow when the full strategy will be published. 👀 #LTW23
A new geospatial strategy based on three missions: 1.Embracing enabling technologies to accelerate geospatial innovation. 🌍 2.Driving the greater use of geospatial applications and insights across the economy. 📈 3.Building confidence in the future geospatial ecosystem. 🌐
0
5
4
How we use land has never been more critical. Our new report highlights how data, science and innovation will be crucial to improving land use decision making that balances multiple demands and delivers national priorities. Find out more: 👇 https://t.co/QLO2q9UKcS
gov.uk
New report sets out how integrating data, science and innovation can help make better use of UK land.
3
22
24
We're #hiring! Apply now for the Public Sector Stakeholder Engagement Lead role and develop critical skills in government relations, senior stakeholder management, policy development and strategic planning. Deadline: 11:55pm Sat 3 June Find out more: 👇 https://t.co/4ygAyQYBxT
1
4
6
Looking for ways to get involved in the Coronation? Check out the interactive map to find out what’s happening near you. From volunteering with #TheBigHelpOut to community events and Big Lunches, there’s something for everyone: https://t.co/taC6SnSSAN
0
1
3
🌍 Innovations and growth in Earth Observation (EO) technology can support emergency incident response, improve climate data and more. That's why we're partnering with @AirbusSpace to pilot public sector access to EO data and services. Find out more: 👇 https://t.co/VK3MoX20FJ
gov.uk
The Geospatial Commission pilot will see public sector bodies able to access and test high resolution Earth Observation (EO) data and services.
1
8
11
Delighted to be chairing at this exciting event next week, in collab with @ONS @SatAppsCatapult- we have space to squeeze in a few more people if you want to come and join the discussion, or follow along online!! #geospatial #earthobservation
Join us next week at our Earth Observation (EO) Symposium, where we will showcase the development and application of EO satellite data applications for the UK. Be there in person or watch online. 🗓️ Wed 26 April 🕘 9am to 12:30pm 📍Geovation Register:👇 https://t.co/xpNlp1Y24x
0
1
2
Do you want to hear the latest about the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR)? We're hosting a webinar where we will give an update, a demo of the platform and discuss what happens next. 🗓️ Thursday 6 April 🕛 11am to 11:30am Register here: 🔽 https://t.co/GPozsggEFP
0
3
2
Excited about the move! Really must be the prompt to get around to a bio update as well tbh, been a strange few months - ready for Spring.
We are excited to announce a move to @SciTechgovuk. Our new department is focusing on positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. We will continue to champion location technologies to support economic growth and innovation.
0
0
3
Our Map of the Month for January is the Scottish Whisky Distilleries Map by Nicholson Digital. This map shows over 140 distilleries on exceptionally clear road mapping, allowing you to navigate to your chosen destination. https://t.co/5vgTFWEuYu
0
2
1
Earlier today we published our report on how location data can accelerate rollout of the UK’s electric vehicle chargepoints and help: 🔵 model future chargepoint demand 🔵 select suitable sites 🔵 track rollout 📃 Read the report:
1
3
6
Did you hear @EvanHD's feature on @BBCRadio4 yesterday on the National Underground Asset Register? He visited a @HS2ltd site in West Ruislip to hear from workers on how NUAR will speed up their work and keep them safe. Find out more about NUAR: 👇
0
6
11
GIS ✅ Flexibility ✅ Scotland ✅ Historic environments ✅ Edinburgh ✅ Plus £4k Professional Development Scheme allowance ✅
0
2
2
There's still time for you to have your say in our "Geospatial opportunities across the economy" call for evidence. The deadline is 11:45pm on Friday 16 December. You can reply by email, post or online.
0
4
2
This hamster is all of us just trying to get to the end of 2022.
129
5K
42K
We're very proud to announce the first open access book to be published within our Sustainable Development Goals Series ( https://t.co/Z6CN3ZBxmq). Download your copy via https://t.co/vgvycyjZZA.
#SDGs #SDG #Mapping #OpenAccess #GIS
@youthmappers @patiflafla @ASU_IntlDev @USAID
5
153
378
There's still ⏰ to sign up for the UK's Geospatial Strategy Call for Evidence webinar with @DigiLeaders. Join our team as they explain how you can shape the future of UK geospatial. 🗓️ Thursday 24 November 🕚 11:00am to 12:00pm Register via this link: https://t.co/lAGvwRVxpl
0
6
5
📣 Don't miss our upcoming webinar with @DigiLeaders. Hear from our team as they explain how our Call for Evidence will support the government’s evolving strategy to accelerate the UK’s use of location data. Register via this link to join us: 👇 https://t.co/lAGvwScArl
0
3
3