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Genetics markers for resilient aquaculture: Catherine Agoe presents her research at AFRAQ25

Catherine Agoe, an APPEAR scholarship holder, presented her research on using immune gene-based EPIC markers to support the conservation and management of Tilapiine species in East Africa at the World Aquaculture Safari 2025 in Kampala. Her work bridges molecular genetics and aquaculture innovation—helping build resilient fish populations in the face of climate change and disease.

3 min lesen · 21. Juli 2025
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From the streets of Kigali to an international conference: Charles Rutikanga on youth resilience

At the International Conference on Social Work and Social Development in June 2025 in Uganda, APPEAR scholar Charles Rutikanga presented powerful findings on the lives of street children in Kigali. His study reveals not only the deep vulnerabilities these children face—poverty, exclusion, and abuse—but also their remarkable resilience and urgent calls for reintegration and support.

4 min lesen · 21. Juli 2025
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Francis Musyoka finished PhD on Sustainable Land and Water Management

How can we enhance agricultural sustainability while safeguarding water resources? In his PhD at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Francis Kilundu Musyoka applied advanced hydrological modelling to assess the impact of sustainable land management practices. His work provides critical insights for improving water quality and resilience in agro-ecosystems.

3 min lesen · 07. Juli 2025
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From Genetic Research to Environmental Impact: Dr. Priscilla Nyadoi’s remarkable journey

Dr. Nyadoi Priscilla is a trailblazing Ugandan scientist and OeAD Scholarship alumna who studied population genetics of Tamarindus indica L. at Austria’s AIT and the University of Vienna. She earned her PhD from Makerere University in 2011. Today, she serves as Deputy Director at Uganda Martyrs University and is the Chairperson of the Organization for Women in Sciences for the Developing World (OWSD) Uganda National Chapter. A dedicated advocate for science and conservation, she also serves on national and international environmental boards, including NEMA and IUCN-CEM.

4 min lesen · 02. Juli 2025
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Florence Nansumbi presents research at the EGU General Assembly 2025 in Vienna

Florence Nansumbi, an APPEAR-funded doctoral researcher, participated in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025, held at the Austria Center Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. The annual conference, one of the most prominent gatherings in the geosciences, brought together scientists from around the world and offered a vibrant forum for academic exchange in Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences.

2 min lesen · 27. Juni 2025
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Henok Marie Shiferaw presented research at 2nd Southern African Geotechnical Conference

He presented his work titled “Repeatability of Triaxial Tests and Reproducibility of Shear Strength Parameters” at the Second Southern African Geotechnical Conference, held from 28–30 May 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The conference brought together a diverse group of researchers, practitioners, consultants, and contractors from across South Africa, as well as keynote speakers from around the globe.

1 min lesen · 26. Juni 2025
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Gerald Kwikiriza publishes papers on impacts of aquaculture on native fish species in Uganda

Since 2022 Gerald Kwikiriza is a PhD candidate at the Institute for Integrative Nature Conservation Research, BOKU University. His research investigates the ecological and genetic impacts of aquaculture on native tilapia species in Uganda’s lake systems. He has recently published two papers.

3 min lesen · 26. Juni 2025
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Getu Abebe’s journey from BOKU to forest and ecosystem restoration in the Ethiopian Highlands

Getu Abebe’s studies at BOKU in Austria were a turning point in his career, deepening his expertise in forestry, soil science, and sustainable land management. The hands-on training and international collaboration he experienced there laid a strong foundation for his impactful research on restoring Ethiopia’s degraded highland ecosystems.

2 min lesen · 16. Juni 2025
© Pauline Macharia

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Pauline Macharia: On the Nexus between Migration and Environment - from Theory to Practice

After earning her PhD from Vienna Technical University in 2021, Pauline Macharia shifted her career path from academia to international development. She joined the International Organization for Migration in Sierra Leone exploring the nexus between human mobility and climate change. Drawing from her own experience as a student migrant, she now advocates for youth empowerment and safe, regular migration pathways to help others avoid the dangers of irregular migration.

3 min lesen · 16. Juni 2025
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Melsew Amsalu Wubneh presented PhD research at prestigious EGU General Assembly 2025

Melsew Amsalu Wubneh attended the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025 in Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. The conference attracts researchers from all over the world and serves as a platform for scientific exchange, fostering dialogue among researchers and policy makers, as well as collaboration and networking for future research and academic activities.

2 min lesen · 28. Mai 2025
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Hope Mwanake presented PhD research at EGU General Assembly 2025

Hope Mwanake attended the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025, held at the Austria Center Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. This high-profile international conference brought together over 19,000 geoscientists from around the world, covering all disciplines of Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU General Assembly serves as a vibrant forum for scientists, especially early career researchers, to present their work and engage with experts across various geoscience fields.

4 min lesen · 28. Mai 2025
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PhD Research on microplastics in Lake Victoria fish

Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in some endemic fish species of Lake Victoria at the MICROPLASTICdays 2025. As part of the APPEAR-funded ECSDevelop project, his study investigates the sources, seasonal variations, and removal of microplastics, contributing valuable insights into environmental sustainability

3 min lesen · 28. Mai 2025

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