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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
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Alumni

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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Simegn Kassa Alamirew completed PhD at BOKU University

Simegn Kassa Alamirew, a distinguished lecturer at Bahir Dar University, has dedicated over a decade to academia, specializing in social anthropology. In December 2024, she completed her PhD research on “Dietary Behaviour of Women of Reproductive Age in Ethiopia: Socio-Cultural Factors and Care for Women“ at the Institute of Development Research, BOKU University, Vienna, under the supervision of Prof. Stefanie Lemke and funded by APPEAR.

5 min lesen · 20. März 2025
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Entwicklungsforschung

Strengthening Biosecurity in Armenia: Highlights from the ArmBioClimate Team's Visit to Vienna

A recent visit by the Armenian project team to Vienna enhanced scientific exchange, highlighted notable contributions at a major conference, and fostered collaborative planning and skill development

3 min lesen · 11. Februar 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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Vergangene Veranstaltungen activities of scholarship holders Appear ...

APPEAR in practice 19: 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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9 new projects selected following the 11th APPEAR call

Following a competitive selection process, 9 Academic Partnership projects were selected for funding from a total of 36 applications.

1 min lesen · 11. Dezember 2024
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Workshop Report: Equitable North-South Partnerships in Higher Education

Challenges, Lessons of Experience and Ways Forward. The workshop, which took place on 7 November 2024 at the C3 – Centre for International Development, discussed the experiences of Austrian and international actors involved in North-South and South-South cooperation projects in higher education. It aimed at improving the understanding of change processes induced by such projects over time, their impact mechanisms and implications at the implementation and policy levels.

4 min lesen · 06. Dezember 2024
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Seda Adamyan presents paper on vector-borne diseases in Armenia at EMOP conference in Wroclaw

This prestigious event, held every four years, brought together leading researchers and professionals to discuss the latest findings on parasites, diseases, and vectors, with a focus on their impact on human health and control strategies.

3 min lesen · 06. Dezember 2024
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Florence Nansumbi presents freshwater research on Ugandan streams at the DGL conference

Florence Nansumbi, attended the 39th German Society of Limnology (DGL) Annual Conference, held at the Technical University of Dresden in September 2024. The conference, themed "Forty years of human impact on freshwater systems," brought together researchers and professionals from around the world to share new knowledge in freshwater science.

2 min lesen · 06. Dezember 2024

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