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Event Summary: 15th S-DHG Forum 2025

Around 60 participants from funding agencies and organisations across Europe and around the world came together for the 15th S-DHG Forum 2025 – the Forum of the Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Group (S-DHG), which took place in November 2025 at OeAD in Vienna. The meeting focused on a central challenge: how to communicate the value of higher education cooperation with the Global South during a time of increasing global uncertainty, shrinking budgets, and shifting political priorities.

3 min lesen · 04. Dezember 2025
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Online Alumni Talk with Paul Yillia from Sierra Leone, 15 October

The speaker, Paul Yillia – a seasoned scientist, policy specialist, and international advisor – shared insights from his academic journey and professional career. He reflected on his doctoral studies at the Vienna University of Technology, his work with international research organizations, his role in co-founding The Energy Nexus Network (TENN), a regional renewable energy ecosystem hub in Sierra Leone, and his perspectives on global energy developments. The presentation was followed by a lively Q&A Session with the participants.

9 min lesen · 11. November 2025
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Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

On 7 July 2025, the Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting took place at Yerevan State University. The event brought together project partners and stakeholders from various academic fields to strengthen bilateral cooperation, share best practices and explore new opportunities for collaboration. With project presentations and panel discussions, the meeting provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, exchange and future cooperation.

12 min lesen · 08. Oktober 2025
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Event Report | APPEAR in practice 21 – Women’s Right to the City in Ethiopia and Mozambique

The 21st edition of the APPEAR in practice series, which took place on 10 June 2025, focused on gender-sensitive urban transformation in informal settlements and slums in Ethiopia and Mozambique. The event presented key results from the ongoing GIRT project – Strengthening Research and Educational Competences of HEIs for Gender-sensitive Urban (InfoRmal Settlement) Transformation –, a collaboration between universities in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa University, Bahir Dar University and Mekelle University), Mozambique (Lúrio University) and Austria (University for Continuing Education Krems). The project examines the housing and living conditions of women in the rapidly urbanising environments in Ethiopia and Mozambique, with the aim of strengthening the research and teaching capacities of the participating institutions.

2 min lesen · 30. Juni 2025
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APPEAR in practice 20 | Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia

The event on 24 April 2025 at OeAD presented the outcomes of the APPEAR project “Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia”, it also addressed the future of organic farming in Armenia, focusing on education, research, and outreach. Special emphasis was placed on the institutional impact, key contributions to the organic sector, and the ongoing cooperation between the Armenian National Agrarian University and BOKU University.

10 min lesen · 20. Mai 2025
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APPEAR in practice 20 | Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia

Join us on 24 April 2025 at OeAD for an insightful event as we present the outcomes of the Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia project. We will share the results of the APPEAR partnership, delve into the challenges facing Armenia’s organic sector, reflect on the collaboration between Austrian and Armenian institutions, and discuss to the future of organic farming education, research, and outreach in Armenia.

5 min lesen · 09. April 2025
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Ugandan-Austrian University Cooperation - Information and Networking Meeting

The networking meeting on 16 January 2025 at Kyambogo University in Uganda marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Ugandan and Austrian universities. The event began with the national anthems of Uganda, Austria, East Africa, and Kyambogo University, setting the tone for an inspiring gathering. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Simone Knapp, the Austrian Ambassador to Uganda, and Dr. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University. The meeting brought together around 80 scholars, alumni, and staff from various Ugandan institutions.

16 min lesen · 21. März 2025
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APPEAR in practice report - Sustainable future for the Vjosa River in Albania

On 4 December the project team of APPEAR Project VjoSusDev presented their research activities on Europe's "last free-flowing river" at OeAD.

4 min lesen · 17. Dezember 2024
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Workshop “Experience Exchange: Lessons-learned from International Higher Education Cooperation”

The goal of the workshop was to provide a platform for dialogue on international academic and research projects, while addressing the challenges encountered and showcasing effective strategies used in these projects.

9 min lesen · 07. Oktober 2024
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Alumni Talk with Dr. Esther Mukooza, Uganda

In an inspiring Alumni Talk, Esther Mukooza shared her personal and professional experiences as a former scholar, researcher, and humanitarian worker.

5 min lesen · 30. September 2024
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Alumni Talk with Kahsa Tadel Gebre

On 25 April 2024, Kahsa Tadel Gebre shared her experiences as a former scholarship holder and current researcher at BOKU University.

6 min lesen · 27. Mai 2024
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Former APPEAR scholar presents at BOKU online Workshop on Land Rights

Former scholarship holder Dr. Ayelech Kidie Mengesha has participated in the online workshop entitled "Land Rights: Land Titling vs. Communal Rights, examples from Ethiopia".

6 min lesen · 03. Mai 2024