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  Wissenschaftskommunikation Entwicklungsforschung

  Empowering Sustainable Building through Timber Engineering Education

  To promote the sustainable use of timber in construction, Jigme Namgyel Engineering College launched a 10-week Certificate Course in Timber Engineering on 17 February 2025.

  2 min lesen · 06. 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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  APPEAR contributes to reducing use of firewood and CO2 emissions in Ethiopia

  All flights from APPEAR scholarship holders, APPEAR staff or other programme related travels are compensated.

  1 min lesen · 30. April 2025

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  Organic Farming im Kaukasus – Armeniens Weg zur nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft

  Wissenschaft und Forschung spielen eine zentrale Rolle in der EZA zwischen Österreich und Armenien, insbesondere im Bereich der nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft. Ö1 Campusradio 25.04.25, 20:00-21:00 Uhr

  2 min lesen · 24. April 2025

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  APPEAR representatives visit Agroecology project in Uganda’s Rwenzori Region

  In January 2025, the APPEAR Office visited the region to strengthen collaboration with universities, farming communities, and cooperatives. The team met with the leadership of Mountains of the Moon University, acknowledging the university’s support and the dedicated efforts of the project team. They also visited Uganda Martyrs University, the Youth United Farmers Group, recognized for its proactive approach to sustainable agriculture, and the Kaghema Aghetereana Cooperative Society, a self reliant organization producing certified organic cocoa.

  8 min lesen · 22. April 2025

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  4th Annual Report: Navigating Crisis through Cooperation - APPEAR’s Academic Partnerships in Action

  Despite a turbulent global and political environment, key activities in the fourth year of the APPEAR Programme included the final APPEAR selection board meeting, the start of the APPEAR project external evaluation, support and monitoring of ongoing projects, and engagement in various outreach events.

  14 min lesen · 15. April 2025

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  Vergangene Veranstaltungen Entwicklungsforschung

  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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  SOAA Project - Advancing Organic Agriculture in Armenia

  The SOAA team is pleased to share updates on project progress, highlighting key developments in strengthening organic agriculture in Armenia. The Rector of ANAU visited BOKU University in Vienna, reconnecting with partners, exploring their experimental station, and reinforcing institutional ties. A training on education quality standards brought BOKU’s expertise to ANAU. At Chir’s House, a unique workshop combined an excursion and a sujukh-making master class, offering full immersion into Armenia’s organic and traditional food culture. Through global partnerships, hands-on learning, and knowledge exchange, SOAA continues to foster a more sustainable and innovative agricultural sector.

  3 min lesen · 09. April 2025

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  Investigating Microplastics in Lake Victoria, Uganda

  Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in Uganda’s Lake Victoria at the ANAKON conference in March 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 · 08. April 2025

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  Strengthening Biocontrol and Climate Resilience: A Partnership Between BOKU and YSU

  As part of the ArmBioClimate project, Dr. Gábor Mészáros from BOKU University visited Yerevan State University (YSU) to enhance academic collaborations, provide specialized training in R programming, and contribute to curriculum development. His visit fostered key discussions on gender integration, institutional partnerships, and the advancement of biocontrol research in the face of climate change.

  2 min lesen · 08. April 2025

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  Ö1 Reportage zu APPEAR Projekt am Vjosa Fluss in Albanien

  In der Reportage erklären am APPEAR Projekt beteiligte Forschende ausführlich die Bedeutung ihrer Forschung am Vjosa Fluss

  2 min lesen · 27. März 2025

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  Vergangene Veranstaltungen

  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