In today’s world, most of us, every day, use what we call (geo)spatial data without even knowing it. Spatial data can tell you almost anything you want to know about any location you like; and that information is crucial to act efficiently. Since the world around us is in constant change, spatial data bring a steady and reliable foundation on which flexible solutions are consistently built, always adjusted and geared towards making the world a better place. 

At Novia UAS, we understand the importance of spatial data to make sound and sustainable decisions and to implement further integrated projects. Our team uses geo-informatics to assess and develop those transformative spatial solutions for the natural and social environments.  The team is lead by Team leader Aurélie Noel.  

Our competences encompass versatile methods like:  

  • Satellite and drone remote sensing
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Field data collection planning
  • Conventional and web-mapping
  • Spatial analysis (using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and R)
  • Habitat/species distribution modelling. 


Furthermore, our transdisciplinary profile is based on mixed methods research design allowing us for a comprehensive and participatory approach.  

Ongoing Projects

  • SCC – Spatial Competence Centre: Dedicated spatial centre of expertise to build permanent and internal spatial competence, general (not project/faculty-related), branded with Novia’s vision of continuous education and aiming to reach one of Novia’s strategic goals of digital learning and service.
  • GeoICT4E: Social innovations in Geo-ICT education at Tanzanian HEIs for improved employability.
  • TFK: The Finland-Zanzibar Marine Spatial Planning for a Sustainable Blue Economy (FinZa-MSuBE)  aims at developing participants’ competences and build capacity in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) 
  • DiverLog: Habitat (loss) modelling and displacement of German Bight wintering red-throated divers based on telemetry (tracking movement and behaviour) 

Past Projects

  • Vindkraft -Markanvändningstryck
  • Skarvens rörelser 
For more information contact
Aurelie Noel

Aurelie Noel

Project Leader

Raseborgsvägen 9
10600 EKENÄS