Fran Pontin

Fran is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Leeds. She uses advanced data science to explore spatial and demographic health inequalities. Her policy-driven work leverages diverse data sources to understand behaviours, identify barriers, and inform strategies that promote health equity across population groups.


Sessions

10-02
10:45
30min
Scaling Gender-Responsive Park Safety Insights with Open GIS
Fran Pontin

This project applies open-source GIS tools to extend and quantify prior qualitative research on how park design affects safety perceptions for women and girls.

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10-02
12:00
60min
Web Accessibility 101: Making Research and Geospatial Applications Inclusive
Fran Pontin, Maeve Murphy Quinlan

This introductory workshop covers essential web accessibility principles for researchers creating public web applications, particularly geospatial tools. No prior accessibility experience required. Learn basic inclusive design practices, practical implementation techniques, and be inspired to put accessibility first when designing applications!

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10-02
14:00
90min
Building Sustainable Open-Source Dashboards: Archival Strategies for Long-Term Access
Fran Pontin, Maeve Murphy Quinlan

This workshop teaches sustainable open-source dashboard development using free tools with a focus on long-term archival strategies. Participants learn about accessible, maintainable dashboards that survive project funding cycles through proper documentation, containerisation, and community-driven maintenance approaches, ensuring content remains available beyond initial development periods.

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