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© Sinara Navoyan

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Migration, Gender, and Household Dynamics: An Ethnographic PhD Study from Rural Armenia

Sinara Navoyan recently completed her doctoral studies at the University of Vienna. Her research explores how international labour migration reshapes everyday life, gender roles, and power relations within rural Armenian households. Based on ethnographic fieldwork the study examines how seasonal migration to Russia sustains local livelihoods while transforming social and economic responsibilities among those who stay, behind who are mostly women.

5 min lesen · 15. Dezember 2025
© Seda Adamyan

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Seda Adamyan at the Young ÖGHMP Symposium

Seda Adamyan recently took part in the Young ÖGHMP Symposium in Vienna, presenting her research on Dirofilaria and Leishmania in Armenian mammals. The event gathered emerging scientists to discuss advances in microbiology, hygiene, and preventive medicine. For Seda, it was a valuable chance to share her findings, connect with experts, and explore new approaches for studying vector-borne zoonotic diseases in the South Caucasus.

5 min lesen · 10. Dezember 2025
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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
© Yeabsira Eshetie

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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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Leah Mwaisango Kalemela - Completion of doctoral studies at the University of Vienna

Leah Mwaisango Kalemela has defended her PhD on “Life Experiences of Children Living in Child-headed Households in Tanzania” at the University of Vienna in March 2024.

4 min lesen · 07. Oktober 2024
© Nina Zuckerstätter

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Tizita Gebremariam completes her PhD at the University of Vienna

Tizita Gebremariam defended her PhD at the University of Vienna in April 2024

3 min lesen · 24. Juni 2024
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Alumni Talk with Deous Mary Ekyaligonza

On 31 May 2023, Deous Mary Ekyaligonza shared her experiences as a former scholarship holder and researcher. The talk was followed by socializing over Ugandan food and drinks.

3 min lesen · 30. Oktober 2023
© Thaddeo Kahigwa Tibasiima

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Thaddeo Kahigwa Tibasiima completes PhD on sustainable land use for coffee production in Uganda

He defended his PhD in Agriculture from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna in Mai 2023.

7 min lesen · 09. Oktober 2023