From June 11 to 14, the international conference and doctoral school Mobile Tartu 2024 took place in Tartu. The conference discussed how to best utilise the possibilities of big data collected during daily mobility for planning public services, just and liveable spaces, and sustainable transport systems. This was already the ninth Mobile Tartu conference, which… Continue reading Mobile Tartu 2024 Conference Summary
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Tartu Planning Conference 2024
The Tartu Planning Conference, initiated by our lab back in 2015, occurred for the ninth time this March. The conference has grown into a major spatial planning event, which gathers Estonian planning practitioners, researchers, and stakeholder groups. The conference accommodated around 400 participants who were quick enough to register as the VSpa venue has its… Continue reading Tartu Planning Conference 2024
Abstact submission has ended!
Abstract submission for Mobile Tartu 2024 has concluded! We are very grateful for all of the applicants, this year we received a total of 86 abstracts! 44 abstracts were submitted for the Main conference and 42 were submitted to the PhD School. We received 8 NECTAR member submissions and 19 submission by EIT Doctoral Training… Continue reading Abstact submission has ended!
Announcing Mobile Tartu 2024 Conference!
Save the Date for the Mobile Tartu 2024 Conference! Join us from June 11th to 14th for an enriching experience featuring captivating keynote speeches, insightful sessions, and a unique community of mobility researchers. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details, including abstract submission information. More information: mobiletartu.ut.ee
Karl Saidla at Velo-city 2023 in Leipzig
Last week I was lucky and proud to represent the Mobility Lab at Velo-city 2023 in Leipzig. Velo-city is the world’s largest and most famous international cycling conference having been held since 1980 and now taking place every year with roughly 1500 participants. The overarching theme for this year was leading the transition, i.e., how… Continue reading Karl Saidla at Velo-city 2023 in Leipzig
MobilityLab at the “Making Sense of Data in Times of Crisis: The Case of Ukraine” conference
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, resulting in the displacement of over 8 million refugees across Europe, with more than half of them registered for Temporary Protection. The influx of refugees has created numerous challenges, including issues related to the provision of adequate housing, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. … Continue reading MobilityLab at the “Making Sense of Data in Times of Crisis: The Case of Ukraine” conference
Mobility Lab at the International Conference on Location Based Services
On September 12-14, the 17th International Conference on Location Based Services took place in Munich. The conference was held on the roof floor of one of the Technical University of Munich buildings, and from the balconies surrounding it, there was a view of a warm and sunny city hastily preparing for Oktoberfest. Our Mobility Lab… Continue reading Mobility Lab at the International Conference on Location Based Services
Reflections from the Mobile Tartu 2022 Conference and the PhD Course
On June 29-30, human mobility researchers all over the world gathered again in Tartu for the eighth international Mobile Tartu Conference and PhD Course, which focused on mobility and mobile big data-based research. This was a happy in-person reunion of the research community after the last Mobile Tartu conference in 2020 was held virtually. This… Continue reading Reflections from the Mobile Tartu 2022 Conference and the PhD Course
Researchers at the University of Tartu organize an international conference on human mobility and big data in Tartu
The conference Mobile Tartu 2022 and an associated doctoral course will take place for the eighth time from June 28 to 30. This year, more than 100 researchers from more than 20 countries are coming to Tartu. Keynote presentations and panel discussions can also be attended virtually. The world and human mobility are in constant change, which… Continue reading Researchers at the University of Tartu organize an international conference on human mobility and big data in Tartu
Human mobility researchers gathered at virtual conference Mobile Tartu 2020
The 7th mobility research conference Mobile Tartu was held on 30 June, brought together leading human mobility researchers from around the world. More than 240 participants from 48 countries registered. This year’s event was a virtual conference, and participation was free. The need to analyze people’s location and mobility is very important in today’s society.… Continue reading Human mobility researchers gathered at virtual conference Mobile Tartu 2020