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Higher Engineering Education for Sustainable Buildings | HEESeB | Report on the 2nd project year

Now in its second year, the HEESeB project continues the academic collaboration between Jigme Namgyel Engineering College and Universität Innsbruck, with ongoing efforts to strengthen higher engineering education in Bhutan through a focus on sustainable timber construction and energy-efficient building design.

2 min read · 20. May 2025
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Clean and prosperous Uganda | CPUg | Report on the 3rd project year

At the end of the third year of the project, the project team can present many outputs, both in research and in teaching. All participating institutions - TU Wien, Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Uganda Red Cross Society, report significant results.

4 min read · 19. May 2025
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Invitation to the Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

The Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting will take place on 7 July 2025 at Yerevan State University, presenting and discussing ongoing projects and future collaboration.

2 min read · 14. May 2025
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Higher Education for resilient resources in refugee–host areas | AMUTI | Report on 2nd project year

Over the past year, the AMUTI project has made remarkable progress in strengthening research capacity, enhancing institutional collaboration, and deepening community engagement between Austrian and Ugandan partners. As part of the APPEAR Programme, AMUTI brings together Muni University, BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna and PALM Corps to advance transdisciplinary research and co-creation of knowledge in refugee and host community settings.

3 min read · 09. May 2025
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ReCITY: Report on the first project year

The “ReCITY: Inter- and transdisciplinary approach to revitalizing former small industrial cities in Armenia to enhance their transformative potential towards sustainability” project is moving forward with strong momentum.

2 min read · 09. May 2025
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Edu4GEO2 | Report on the 2nd project year

The second year of the project was characterised by the reopening of universities in the Amhara region following the outbreak of conflict. This enabled the launch of the Geomatics Master's programme. Courses were delivered using a team-teaching approach, with Austrian lecturers teaching online via Zoom and Ethiopian colleagues providing on-site support. Initial community services were provided for land administration experts and local farmers. Equipment for DMU and BDU teaching and learning activities has been ordered and will be used in future.

2 min read · 08. May 2025
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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 read · 06. May 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 read · 02. May 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 read · 30. April 2025
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Organic farming in the Caucasus – Armenia's path to sustainable agriculture

Science and research play a central part in development cooperation between Austria and Armenia, particularly when it comes to sustainable agriculture. Ö1 Campus Radio, 25 April 2025, 8–9 p.m.

2 min read · 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 read · 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 read · 15. April 2025

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