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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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Invitation to the Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

The Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting will take place on 7 July 2025 at Yerevan State University, presenting and discussing ongoing projects and future collaboration.

2 min lesen · 14. Mai 2025
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Advancing sustainable water use and ecosystem conservation through research and leadership in Uganda

Our former scholar William Okello is a leading limnologist and Associate Professor at Soroti University, has over 18 years of experience in aquatic research and environmental leadership. His PhD studies at the University of Vienna profoundly shaped his scientific outlook, inspiring innovations in Uganda’s water ecosystem management and forging lasting international partnerships that continue to drive impactful research.

3 min lesen · 02. Mai 2025
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Showcasing Nepal’s Forestry Restoration Efforts on a Global Stage

Representing Nepal, our former scholar Dr. Sony Baral, Associate Professor at the Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University presented her groundbreaking research on the “Economic Viability of Leasehold Forestry Restoration Programme in Nepal: A Benefit-Cost Analysis”.

3 min lesen · 20. März 2025
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Dr. Dominique Ouédraogo: Advancing Animal Breeding and Genetics in Burkina Faso’s Agricultura

Dr Dominique Ouédraogo, an inspiring example of an APPEAR scholar, has been promoted at his home university and called upon to lead promising research projects that will advance livestock breeding practices in Burkina Faso and beyond.

2 min lesen · 03. Dezember 2024
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Hafte Tesfay: Advancing Sustainable Agroforestry Research in Ethiopia

At the Tropentag 2024 he presented one of his research papers entitled ‘’Enhancing landscape connectivity through agroforests: The case of Gedeo’s agroforests in Ethiopia’’.

2 min lesen · 24. November 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 Portrait of Tekeba Nega: Bridging Cultures and Improving Nutrition in Ethiopia

Tekeba Nega currently works as a dairy and poultry value chain consultant for SNV, a Dutch NGO in Ethiopia. He completed his PhD at BOKU University with an APPEAR scholarship.

4 min lesen · 25. Juli 2024
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Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's Journey in Sustainable Disaster Mitigation

Follow Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's inspiring journey from Austrian scholar to pioneer of sustainable disaster mitigation technology in Nepal. His work bridges academic research and practical solutions, fostering international collaboration and advancing green engineering.

5 min lesen · 08. Juli 2024
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OeAD alumnus Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari and his research on Disaster Risk Reduction

Learn about Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari's groundbreaking work in geospatial techniques for disaster risk reduction

3 min lesen · 03. Juni 2024
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Pioneering Agricultural Leadership: Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh's Journey in Research and Development

For the last 34 years the OeAD alumnus was working as a researcher, expert, and leader in agricultural research and development in Ethiopia.

5 min lesen · 03. Juni 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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