Esri UK is committed to supporting universities and other higher and further education institutions to use GIS technology. Currently over 80% of universities in the UK and Ireland have access to Esri software through our Eduserv Chest agreement. We want to help you maximise that agreement, support your teaching and research with additional resources and equip the next generation with GIS skills which are required for the modern workplace.

With our Higher Education Programme:

Lecturers can:

• arm students with the ability to apply GIS to problems in more depth and discover new insights
• have access to the latest GIS technology to teach the most up-to-date techniques - invaluable in preparing students for the modern workplace
• access virtual campus and a wealth of other GIS resources including case studies
• promote critical thinking across all disciplines using GIS
• use GIS to add real-world relevance to their subject area

Researchers and students can:

• use GIS alongside their core subject to understand their discipline in greater depth
• enjoy an inspiring learning experience with the highest quality software
• acquire GIS skills which are directly transferable to the workplace, where Esri software is widely used

Institutions can:

• attract the best quality students by offering this key technology and skill development across all disciplines
• use the technology for administration, to help improve their own business, in estate management, marketing and alumni relations
• be confident they are getting outstanding value for money with software from the UK’s leading GIS software supplier through the Esri Chest agreement