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  • Visit of Project262
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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 read · 22. April 2025
  • photo of project team members in field
    © Lusine Nalbandyan
    Development Research

    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 read · 09. April 2025
  • Training on education quality
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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 read · 09. April 2025
  • Timothy Omara presents his research on microplastic pollution in Uganda’s Lake Victoria at the ANAKON conference in March 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 read · 08. April 2025
  • Dr. Gábor Mészáros from BOKU University visited Yerevan State University
    © S. Maghakyan

    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 read · 08. April 2025
  • Ambassador and Vice Chancellor greeting each other
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    Past Events

    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 read · 21. March 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 read · 20. March 2025
  • Alamirew Simegn Kassa
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    activities of scholarship holders Scholarship Researcher

    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 read · 20. March 2025
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