27th of May 2026 17:00, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Two PhD students share their experiences of receiving funding from SSGS and how the grant has supported their research journeys. During the event, they will present the work they have carried out thanks to the funding, offering insights into both their academic progress and the practical impact of the grant.
We will also discuss the opportunities for funding from SSGS, which can be used for organizing events, fieldwork, going to conferences, and much more! More info will come.
When: 17th of March at 17:30
Where:Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
13th of April 2026 14:00, Cirrocumulus (Geocentrum I)
We are organizing another mapathon, this time in collaboration with the Landscape detectives at Lund University (also called Critical Physical Geography at LU). This time we are focusing on mapping the temporal change in refugee and displacement camps in the Middle East, mainly focusing on camps in Jordan, Iraq and Syria.
During this event, you will be using satellite imagery to produce boundaries (vector polygons) of camps and structures within the camps, and label them with added information (type pf structure, etc.). We hope to be able to use this information to later on conduct fieldwork, and research on climate-related hazards and adaptations in these settings and environments. Joining mapathons like these, both help researchers and look good on your resume – so please sign-up using this link:
https://forms.gle/9bq8Kjnkb9bLpAw79
OBS! Experience in GIS or remote sensing is highly recommended!
When: 13th of April at 14:00
Where: Cirrocumulus, Geocentrum 1 (2nd floor)
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
17th of March 2026 17:30, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Are you curious about the diverse career paths that a background in geography or GIS can offer? Join us for an engaging evening with three alumni guest speakers!
Meet our speakers:
Felix Hansson works at Kraftringen Nät in Lund as part of a team that manages technical documentation of utility infrastructure. His work includes administration of the GIS platform used by the company, managing technical data as well as the geodata services the company provides as an electricity grid owner. He finished his masters degree in Geographical Information Science at Lund University a few years ago.
Karina Berbert is a physical and human geographer, with a masters degree in demography and population studies. She works at Nordregio, a nordic research institution focused on regional development and planning. Her work focuses on developing scientific research and combining GIS and visualization methods with different types of data (demographic, socio-economic, and environmental) at different scales (municipal, regional, Nordic countries and EU).
Débora Carreño is a forest analyst at Katam Technologies where she focus on developing digital solutions for forestry using remote sensing and GIS, including quality assessment and the development of automated data processing. She did her masters degree in Geographical Information Science at Lund University.
When: 17th of March at 17:30
Where: Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
23rd of February 2026 17:00, Flygeln (Geocentrum I)
It’s time for the annual meeting 2026! We would like to invite you to our annual meeting, which will be held on:
Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 17:00
Location: Flygeln (128), Geocentrum I, Sölvegatan 10, Lund
During the meeting, we will review the organization's development over the past year, make decisions for the upcoming year, and elect a new board.
Please note that only members of SSGS have voting rights.
Welcome!
4th of November 2025 18:00, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Do you want to learn how to fight crime from space? Or find out about the lies of social media, North Korean nuclear bombings, Trumps fake news and war crimes in Ukraine and Palestine?
Open Source INTelligence (OSINT) is a tool used by human rights organizations, law enforcement, journalists and other truth finders. It can be used to question statements from governmental parties, news articles, social media, and your father-in-law’s comments on “climate change”. OSINT requires satellite imagery and a critical mind, things which are freely available for (almost) all.
In this workshop, you will learn how to use Google Earth Pro and other freely available data sources and tools, to question social media posts and news articles. Please bring your own computer if you wish to try to solve a case during the workshop! You can listen in, or team up with a friend as well.
Also, there will be fika.
When: 4th of November at 18:00
Where: Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
16th of May 2025 18:00, Hotel Savoy Malmö
Celebrate a century of the South Swedish Geographical Society with us!
The society was formed on the 16th of May 1925 at Hotel Savoy in Malmö. This will be celebrated at Hotel Savoy on the 16th of May 2025 at 18:00.
We look forward to celebrating this 100th anniversary with members, past board members, and all others who share an interest in our journey.
Please let us know if you’ll be attending by filling out the registration form and paying the 150 kr fee. The deadline to register is May 2.
Included in the price is a 3-course meal and one beverage. Kindly note that the fee should be paid at time of registration.
For questions, please contact ssgs@ssgs.se
20th of March 2025 18:30, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Join SSGS for a Geography Quiz Night! There will be pizza😏
When: 20 March at 18:30
Where: Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
Please sign up before the 18th of March if you want pizza! Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/rgT8uTGaSuLgPPju5
Note: Membership is required, with a fee of 100 kr per calendar year. Read more about becoming a member here: https://ssgs.se/membership
You can pay either with cash at the event or with Swish. If you want to become a member on the same day of the event, please arrive at least 15 minutes early so that we can start the event in-time!
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
5th of March 2025 17:00, Geocentrum II
Join SSGS for a fun board game night!
Date: Wednesday, March 5
Time: 17:00
Location: The entrance to Geocentrum II, Sölvegatan 12, Lund
Please sign up so that we know how much fika we should buy:
https://forms.gle/rRsyYcRnkfYuM5nq6
You are very welcome to bring your own board games, but can also play some of the games offered by SSGS!
Note: Membership is recommended but not required. You can join with a fee of 100 SEK per calendar year, or 50 SEK per semester. Read more about becoming a member here: https://ssgs.se/membership. You can pay either with cash at the event or with Swish. If you want to become a member on the same day of the event, please arrive at least 15 minutes early so that we can start the event in-time!
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
4th of February 2025 18:00, Flygeln (Geocentrum I)
It’s time for the annual meeting 2025! We would like to invite you to our annual meeting, which will be held on:
Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 18:00
Location: Flygeln (128), Geocentrum I, Sölvegatan 10, Lund
During the meeting, we will review the organization's development over the past year, make decisions for the upcoming year, and elect a new board.
Please note that only members of SSGS have voting rights. The agenda will be sent to members no later than two weeks before the meeting (i.e., 21/01).
Welcome!
28th of January 2025 17:30, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Join SSGS for a Fun Geography Quiz Night!
When: 28 January at 17:30
Where: Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
Please sign up so that we know how much fika we should buy.
Note: Membership is required, with a fee of 90 kr per calendar year. Read more about becoming a member here: https://ssgs.se/membership
You can pay either with cash at the event or with Swish. If you want to become a member on the same day of the event, please arrive at least 15 minutes early so that we can start the event in-time!
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
7th of November 2024 17:30, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Are you curious about the diverse career paths that a background in geography can offer? Join us for an engaging evening with two guest speakers who have turned their studies in geography into fascinating careers!
When: 7 November at 17:30
Where: Sky High, Geocentrum 1 (5th floor)
Please sign up so that we know how much fika/snacks we should buy.
Meet our speakers:
Louise Bradshaw is a GIS consultant at Bergab in Gothenburg. She works on various types of projects, mainly within the mining industry, but also with stormwater investigations, large infrastructure projects and flow analyses in protected areas. In addition to coordinating and processing large amounts of data, she also produces a variety of maps.
Ludvig Forslund works at the European Environmental Agency (EEA) in Copenhagen. His work focuses on the management of satellite-based vegetation products. He gives presentations to Lund University students visiting the EEA and holds a seminar in the satellite-based remote sensing course here at INES each year.
Note: Membership is required, with a fee of 90 kr per calendar year. However, since the year is drawing to a close, any new memberships will remain valid through 31/12/2025 if you sign up now. Read more about becoming a member here: https://ssgs.se/membershipYou can pay either with cash at the event or with Swish. If you want to become a member on the same day of the event, please arrive in time (between 17:00-17:15) so that we can start the event at 17:30!
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
17th of October 2024 17:30, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Join us for our first event of the autumn semester: a music quiz with a geographic twist! Don’t forget to sign up so we can plan the right amount of fika.
You don't need to be a member to join this event, but we'll follow up with an email sharing more information about our society after the music quiz.
For any questions or cancellations, please send an email to: ssgs@ssgs.se
6th of May 2024 16:15-17:30, Atmosfären (Geocentrum II)
SSGS has awarded this year's grant for extracurricular activities to three master's students at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science in Lund. We are happy to announce that Johanna, Lucija and Lasse will organize a guest lecture about wetland restoration on the 6th of May. We hope to see you there!
Session description:
Wetlands represent an important, well-studied ecosystem in Sweden. At the department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, a guest lecture is being held to support that knowledge with real-life practices from Naturvårdsverket. Ecologist Matti Ermold will present climate change adaption and mitigation potential through wetland restoration in Sweden as well as give a brief overview about the work at Naturvårdsverket. The session will end with discussion, fika and an opportunity to ask questions from Matti.
10th of October 2023 17:00, Sky High (Geocentrum I)
Drones revolutionize geographic research by capturing high-resolution aerial data, facilitating terrain mapping, monitoring environmental changes, and providing insights into urban planning and human migration. Their versatility and cost-effectiveness make them an invaluable tool for geographers, enriching our understanding of the world.
Join SSGS on Tuesday the 10th of October for two interesting talks about the use of drones in geographical research! We have invited two guests: Veiko Lehsten from INES and Ibrahim Wahab from human geography. There will also be plenty of time for questions.
This event is open to all who are interested and membership in SSGS is not required. The event is free to attend and we will provide some sandwiches and alcohol-free drinks.
Preliminary agenda:
17:00-17:15 Start of the evening, short introduction to SSGS
17:15-18:00 Talk by Veiko Lehsten
18:00-18:30 Break and mingle
18:30-19:15 Talk by Ibrahim Wahab
19:15-19:30 Concluding remarks
21st of April 2023
When
21st of April 2023, 18:00
Where
Geocentrum 2, the "Glasbox"
