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Advanced Static Cartography in R (ASCR01)

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Create *high-quality, publication-ready maps* in R with our live online
course *Advanced Static Cartography in R (ASCR01)*.

https://prstats.org/course/advanced-static-cartography-in-r-ascr01/

*Instructor* - Dr. Martijn Tennekes (author of the tmap package)

Effective maps are essential for communicating spatial patterns, supporting
analysis, and presenting results in research and policy contexts. This
course focuses on advanced cartographic techniques for producing *clear,
visually compelling static maps* using R?s spatial data ecosystem and
modern cartography tools. R is widely used for spatial data analysis and
visualisation because it provides a reproducible and flexible environment
supported by a large ecosystem of spatial packages.

Participants will learn how to apply professional cartographic principles
to improve map clarity, aesthetics, and interpretability, while developing
reproducible workflows for spatial visualisation.

*The course covers:*

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   Principles of effective cartographic design
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   Creating high-quality static maps in R
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   Working with spatial data using packages such as *sf*, *terra*, and
   related tools
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   Designing clear map layouts, legends, and annotations
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   Choosing effective colour schemes and visual hierarchies
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   Exporting publication-quality maps for reports and scientific
   publications

Through hands-on exercises and real datasets, participants will gain
practical experience designing clear and visually effective maps suitable
for research papers, reports, and presentations.

Delivered live online, the course offers direct interaction with the
instructor, opportunities to ask questions, and discussion of real mapping
and visualisation challenges. All participants receive course materials,
example code, and post-course support.

*Course details*
Dates: 3-5 June 2026
Duration: 3 days (approximately 5 hours per day)
Format: Live online
Fee: ?350

This course is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers, analysts,
and professionals who work with spatial data and want to produce
high-quality maps using reproducible workflows in R.

Full details and registration:
https://prstats.org/course/advanced-static-cartography-in-r-ascr01/

Email oliver at prstats.org with any questions.