LABORATORY FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS
LABORATORY FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS
Department of Geography
University of Maribor
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MISSION
MISSION
GeoLab operates within the Department of Geography at the University of Maribor as a platform for interdisciplinary spatial research, education, and the development of practical solutions to environmental and territorial challenges. The laboratory brings together researchers and experts from different fields to explore the spatial dimensions of natural and social processes. By combining geographic approaches with spatial analysis and geoinformation technologies, GeoLab seeks to better understand patterns and processes that shape ecosystems, regions, and human environments.
GeoLab connects researchers, educators, planners, policy practitioners, local communities, and students in collaborative research and knowledge exchange. Its activities include interdisciplinary research, spatial analysis, teaching and training, and consultancy for public and private stakeholders. Through these activities, the laboratory supports the transfer of scientific knowledge to local, regional, and international contexts and contributes to more informed spatial planning and sustainable development.
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
GeoLab activities focus on the following thematic areas:
Spatial analysis
GIS-based analysis, spatial modelling, cartography and mapping, remote sensing...
Natural resources
Sustainable management of soils, water, vegetation, including agroecology, ecoremediation, nature-based solutions, climate change...
Land use
Land-use dynamics, landscape structure, processes shaping cultural landscapes and spatial development...
Regional development
Urban and regional planning, sustainable regional development, quality of life, sustainable communities...
Education
Teaching and training, spatial literacy, life-long learning, experiential learning, awareness raising, digitalization...
Participatory research
Participatory mapping, community-based research, analyses of social dimensions of space and place...
Critical perspectives
Geopolitical processes, feminist and queer topics, power relations...
FEATURED
FEATURED
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
Revija za geografijo
Revija za geografijo
Scientific journal
Peter Kumer, Danijel Davidović (ed.)
Prostori
Prostori
Scientific monographs
Eva Konečnik Kotnik (ed.)
Case Studies of Climate Change Effects Spatial Analysis
Case Studies of Climate Change Effects Spatial Analysis
Danijel Ivajnšič, Daša Donša, Veno Jaša Grujić, Nataša Pipenbaher (ed.)
Keywords: spatial analysis, climate change, geographic information systems, spatial patterns, environmental crisis
Quality of Life in a Changing World: Spatial, Social and Environmental Perspectives from Maribor and Beyond
Quality of Life in a Changing World: Spatial, Social and Environmental Perspectives from Maribor and Beyond
Peter Kumer, Danijel Davidović (ed.)
Keywords: quality of life, well-being, spatial development, spatial inequality, sustainable urban development, public space
The Countryside
The Countryside
Uroš Horvat, Eva Konečnik Kotnik, Igor Žiberna (ed.)
Keywords: countryside, Slovenia, cultural landscape, quality of life, regional interpretations
Fieldwork in Geography Education in Slovenia
Fieldwork in Geography Education in Slovenia
Eva Konečnik Kotnik, Igor Žiberna
Keywords: geographical education, field work, outdoor learning, Slovenia
Climate-Driven Habitat Shifts in Brown Algal Forests: Insights from the Adriatic Sea
Climate-Driven Habitat Shifts in Brown Algal Forests: Insights from the Adriatic Sea
Daša Donša, Danijel Ivajnšič, Lovrenc Lipej, Domen Trkov, Borut Mavrič, Valentina Pitacco, Ana Fortič, Ana Lokovšek, Milijan Šiško, Martina Orlando-Bonaca
Keywords: brown algal forests, Cystoseira s.l., habitat suitability, spatial modelling, Adriatic Sea, climate change, shifts
The Pedological Component of Geodiversity and Its Influence on Ecosystems and Their Services
The Pedological Component of Geodiversity and Its Influence on Ecosystems and Their Services
Borut Stojilković, Ana Vovk, Danijel Davidović
Keywords: pedodiversity, geodiversity, soils, bedrock, hydrological regime, ecosystem services, geosystem services, sustainable management, Slovenia
An Insight into the Diet of the Bull Ray, Aetomylaeus bovinus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1817) in the Northern Adriatic Sea
An Insight into the Diet of the Bull Ray, Aetomylaeus bovinus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1817) in the Northern Adriatic Sea
Lovrenc Lipej, Riccardo Battistella, Borut Mavrič, Danijel Ivajnšič
Keywords: myliobatids, feeding ecology, nursery, Gulf of Venice
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
TBDIRMAP
TBDIRMAP
Modeling the risk of tick-borne disease transmission in light of climate change: strengthening science-public interaction
Modeling the risk of tick-borne disease transmission in light of climate change: strengthening science-public interaction
The project focuses on spatial patterns and future risks of tick-borne diseases in Slovenia under climate change. It combines GIS spatial modelling, environmental and socio-economic data analysis, and climate scenarios to identify current disease hotspots and predict future infection risk. The project brings together researchers from several disciplines, including geography, ecology, biology, medicine, and computer science. In addition to geospatial modelling, the project will develop an app that enables citizen reporting of tick encounters and supports public awareness and decision-making related to disease prevention.
RailMB
RailMB
Urban railway Maribor
Urban railway Maribor
RailMB is a student project exploring the potential of developing a suburban railway system as a sustainable mobility solution for the Maribor region. The project combines GIS spatial analysis, fieldwork, and interviews with users to examine railway infrastructure, accessibility, travel behavior, and the spatial potential for strengthening rail-based public transport. The project is carried out by a student team from the study programmes Geography, Psychology, Logistics, and Web Technologies, in collaboration with Maribor Cycling Network.
GeoGames@UM
GeoGames@UM
Strengthening climate resilience of cities through an innovative geographic approach and education
Strengthening climate resilience of cities through an innovative geographic approach and education
The project explores innovative approaches to strengthening climate resilience in urban communities facing the impacts of climate change. It focuses on the use of geographic games and gamification as tools for citizen engagement and education, combined with spatial analysis and GIS to better understand climate-related risks and support participatory urban planning. The project is carried out in collaboration with Iowa State University, particularly the GeoGames Lab, and includes joint research, academic exchanges, and publications. Its aim is to develop and evaluate methods for engaging citizens through geographic games and to support the development of strategies that contribute to more climate-resilient urban communities.
EVENTS
EVENTS
Quality of Life in a Changing World
Quality of Life in a Changing World
Erasmus+, CEEPUS Summer School
Discussing from Queer Peripheries: (Un)Desiring the Centre
Discussing from Queer Peripheries: (Un)Desiring the Centre
European Geographies of Sexualities Conference 2026
GeoNight
GeoNight
The International Night of Geography
MEMBERS
MEMBERS
ALUMNI
ALUMNI
The Alumni Club connects former students who completed their undergraduate or master’s studies at the Department of Geography, University of Maribor. It provides a platform for maintaining long-term connections between graduates, the department and GeoLab.
Alumni networks are valuable for strengthening professional and academic communities. By joining the Alumni Club, graduates can stay connected with colleagues, exchange professional experiences, and follow new research and educational activities. The network also creates opportunities for collaboration in research and projects, guest lectures, mentoring, internships, and career development. In this way, the Alumni Club helps bridge academic knowledge and professional practice while supporting the continued development and visibility of geography.
Join the Alumni Club by filling out this form.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Department of Geography Maribor
Geography Association of Maribor (GDMb)
International Center for Ecoremediations (ERM Center)
GeoGames Lab
Institute for Environmental Protection Promotion (IPVO)
European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Slovenia)
Association of Slovenian Geographers (ZGS)
Slovenian Association of Geography Teachers (DUGS)
Association of Geography Students in Maribor (EGEA Maribor)
Association Safe Active Paths
Maribor Cycling Network (MKM)
COLLABORATION
COLLABORATION
GeoLab welcomes collaboration with researchers, institutions, public authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations interested in addressing spatial, social and environmental challenges.
Collaboration may include joint research projects, student projects and internships, expert consultations, lectures and workshops, field work, data sharing, and the development of innovative solutions for sustainable regional development. If you see potential for cooperation—whether at the professional, educational, project, or media level—you are warmly invited to get in touch.
For collaboration and inquiries, please use the contact form or send your message to: peter.kumer@um.si.
Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor
GeoLab, Department of Geography
Koroška cesta 160
2000 Maribor
Slovenia
Head of the department: Uroš Horvat
Deputy head of the department: Eva Konečnik Kotnik
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