Mission statement of the Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi), University of Münster
The mission of the Institute for Geoinformatics is …
- to conduct high-quality research in Geoinformatics and communicate it effectively to science and society, e.g. via open access publications and open source software;
- to develop methods, tools and technologies for observing, analysing, modelling, understanding and communicating geospatial phenomena and processes;
- to graduate highly motivated, qualified, and proactive students with excellent career chances through a first class education;
- to empower all parts of society to solve key spatial or location-related problems at local, regional and global levels (including citizens, schools, disadvantaged groups and developing countries)
- to maintain a tolerant, cooperative and well-equipped working environment to inspire its diverse and international staff members and students so that they can realise their full potential
- to actively engage in cooperations with international, national and local partners from various disciplines and different parts of society