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  Summer Course at Université Nazi BONI explores innovations in animal breeding and genetics

  In July 2025, Université Nazi BONI (UNB) in Burkina Faso hosted an international summer course titled 'Animal Breeding and Genetics: New Approaches in Europe and Africa‘, financed through the LoCaBreed2.0 project. The course aimed to strengthen local capacities in animal breeding research and practice, while also highlighting the urgent need for sustainable genetic improvement that is tailored to local contexts.

  2 min lesen · 22. September 2025

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  Melsew Amsalu Wubneh presents research at summer school in Kiel, Germany

  The 2025 SWAMP summer school and workshop took place in Kiel, Germany, from August 5 to 14 in a hybrid form.

  2 min lesen · 19. September 2025

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  APPEAR scholars and alumni strengthen research networks for aquatic ecology

  In May 2025, the FRESH NET workshop at BOKU University in Vienna brought together 40 representatives from over 15 institutions in Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and Austria to establish partnerships for the sustainable management of Uganda's freshwater ecosystems. APPEAR scholars and alumni played an important role in leading sessions, presenting research and shaping new joint initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration, academic networks and leadership in aquatic ecology across East Africa.

  3 min lesen · 19. September 2025

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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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  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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  Municipal Solid Waste Management in Uganda

  Francis Okori presents research at the ISWA World Congress.

  2 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025

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  The nexus between urbanisation and housing in Ethiopia

  Moges Wubet Shita researches housing, livelihoods, and land use in Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding cities.

  3 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025

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  PhD research on the environmental conditions of the Vjosa river system, Albania

  Meet our new APPEAR scholar Sonja Hoxha from Albania and learn about her research on last free-flowing, wild river in Europe.

  4 min lesen · 30. Oktober 2023

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  Heyam Al Najjar completes PhD study on the renewable energy potential in the Gaza Strip

  Heyam Al Najjar has defended her PhD at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna in June 2023.

  6 min lesen · 22. August 2023

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  Exploring Vienna's Historic Landmarks: A Guided Walking Tour with Scholars

  On 20 May 2023 around 40 scholarship holders joined our walking tour to visit the highlights of Vienna´s city centre and to learn more about architecture and history.

  1 min lesen · 12. Juni 2023

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  APPEAR scholar Birtukan Atinkut Asmare on finalizing her PhD

  Birtukan Atinkut Asmare finalized her PhD with honors. She tells us about her research and how the APPEAR scholarship leads to future opportunities.

  4 min lesen · 06. März 2023

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  APPEAR scholar Thaddeo Tibasiima presents research at conference in Kampala, Uganda

  The Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA) second international conference was held from 7 to 10 December 2022.

  3 min lesen · 16. Jänner 2023