Geographic information systems (GIS) are transforming the way stories are reported, particularly environmental and territorial topics where place is central to the issue. This seminar explores how maps can move beyond illustration to become analytical tools that reveal patterns, add context, and strengthen evidence-based storytelling in data journalism.

The session introduces geojournalism and spatial storytelling, shares practical approaches to reporting with maps, and presents The Geojo Project, an Erasmus+ initiative at NOVA IMS, including its objectives, training approach, and course platform (website, learning materials, and online community).

The seminar takes place on March 10 at 6:00 PM, in the Auditorium 102.

6:00 PM – Welcome Notes
Prof. Vítor Santos and Susana Martins Marques, NOVA IMS

6:05 PM – What is Geojournalism?
Susana Martins Marques, NOVA IMS

6:30 PM – The GEOJO Project – Geospatial Data Storytelling for Environmental Journalism
An Erasmus+ Project at NOVA IMS
Susana Martins Marques, NOVA IMS

6:50 PM – Final Remarks and Q&A

7:00 PM – Close

This seminar takes place within the framework of the GEOJO project, a joint research project funded by the Erasmus+ Programme - Cooperation partnerships in higher education (KA220-HED).

GEOJO brings together an international consortium of seven institutions from Portugal, Albania, Greece, Italy and Kosovo and aims to empower students to communicate climate and environmental issues through data journalism, by developing a higher education programme focused on geospatial data and maps.

This seminar will take place at Auditorium 102, in Almada Negreiros College, NOVA IMS.

Transports
Metro: S. Sebastião (Linha Azul e Vermelha); Praça de Espanha (Linha Azul)
Carris: 61B, 701, 713, 716, 726, 742, 746, 756, 758, 770, 771