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Alumni Talk with Zipporah Gichana: Advancing Aquatic Resource Management

Join us on 15 October 2026 at 18:00 at the OeAD where Zipporah Gichana will share her personal and professional experiences as a doctoral student at BOKU University. Drawing on her involvement in international research projects, she will speak about aquatic resource management and sustainable aquaculture systems in East Africa, and international research collaboration, including her role as an Africa-UniNet representative.

2 min lesen · 15. Oktober 2026
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Beyond Professional Life: Growing with Purpose and Greening the Future

Dr. Sony Baral Gauli is a prominent green economist, educator, researcher, and academic leader whose professional achievements have significantly advanced sustainable forest management, green economic development, and climate resilience in Nepal. In 2025 she was awarded with the prestigious national award "Women in Science and Technology Award".

3 min lesen · 17. Juni 2026
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Strengthening the AEEM Programme and Alumni Network in East Africa

For more than ten years, the International Joint MSc Programme in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Management (AEEM) has trained experts in aquatic and environmental management and strengthened academic partnerships between East African and Austrian universities. A workshop on 24 April 2026 in Ethiopia was dedicated to reflection, networking, and strategic dialogue on the future of the programme and its growing alumni network.

4 min lesen · 05. Juni 2026
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Alumni Talk Fernando Ruiz Peyré: The Power of Exchange - From Scholar to Global Research Networks

On 23 April 2026, the OeAD Alumni Talk in Vienna welcomed Fernando Ruiz Peyré, who offered an inspiring account of his personal and professional journey—from an exchange student to an internationally connected researcher in interdisciplinary mountain studies. Now affiliated with the Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Innsbruck, he reflected on how academic mobility and international cooperation have shaped his career and research perspective.

4 min lesen · 07. Mai 2026
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PhD Research: Unlocking Informal Settlements in Ethiopia

Mulugeta Tenaw Assaye, APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, explores how informal settlements in Addis Ababa are shaped by deeply intertwined social, economic, political, and environmental “lock-ins.” Drawing on his recent publication in Cities, he identifies pathways toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development that empower marginalized communities while protecting the environment.

2 min lesen · 30. April 2026
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Gerald Kwikiriza contributes to global dialogue on conserving the Lake Victoria fishery

APPEAR scholar Gerald Kwikiriza presented his PhD research World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference, engaging with leading researchers and policymakers committed to conserving one of Africa’s most vital fisheries.

2 min lesen · 17. November 2025
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From Global Expert to Local Champion: Paul T. Yillia’s Energy Ecosystem Vision for Sierra Leone

Dr. Paul Yillia is turning global experience into local impact—electrifying rural clinics, powering sustainable businesses, and building strong ecosystems for decentralized energy in Sierra Leone. Through TENN and national leadership roles, he’s driving climate-smart innovation at the energy–livelihood–healthcare nexus.

2 min lesen · 01. 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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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