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© Alex Saturday

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KI–WATER project activities strengthen the collaboration of Kabale University and BOKU University

Kabale University and the Institute for Hydrology and Water Management at BOKU University have deepened their collaboration through a series of activities under the KI–WATER Project – Building Regional Capacities in Integrated Water Resources Management in the Kigezi Highlands. From 16 to 19 September 2025, the partners carried out joint meetings, field visits, and training sessions aimed at strengthening research, teaching, and community engagement for sustainable water management in Uganda’s Kigezi region.

2 min read · 14. October 2025
© Elke Stinnig

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Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

On 7 July 2025, the Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting took place at Yerevan State University. The event brought together project partners and stakeholders from various academic fields to strengthen bilateral cooperation, share best practices and explore new opportunities for collaboration. With project presentations and panel discussions, the meeting provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, exchange and future cooperation.

12 min read · 08. October 2025
© Jigme Namgyel Engineering College

Science communication Development Research

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
© Yekunoamlak Alemu

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Skills for Green and Just Transitions

The conference, titled “Skills for Green and Just Transitions – Potential and Challenges with a Focus on Africa and South-Eastern Europe”, was held on 18 October 2024, at ÖFSE in Vienna, Austria. It brought together experts from the Global South and North to exchange knowledge and experiences on greening skills and fostering sustainable development.

3 min read · 18. December 2024
© Jigme Namgyel Engineering College

Science communication Development Research

7-Day Course on Building Energy Simulation

The recent training event in Thimphu successfully combined expert insights with hands-on experience, advancing knowledge in energy-efficient building design.

2 min read · 19. August 2024
© Shila Acharya

Science communication Alumni Development Research

Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's Journey in Sustainable Disaster Mitigation

Follow Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's inspiring journey from Austrian scholar to pioneer of sustainable disaster mitigation technology in Nepal. His work bridges academic research and practical solutions, fostering international collaboration and advancing green engineering.

5 min read · 08. July 2024
© Tigran Keryan

Science communication Development Research

A Citizen Science Approach to Transform Aquatic Ecosystem Management in Armenia | Report on 1st year

The EcoServ project, dedicated to enhancing ecosystem services in Armenia, has achieved notable milestones in the first project year.

2 min read · 04. July 2024
© Muhammad Nasimullah Qureshi

Science communication Alumni Development Research

Synergistic Strategy: Advancing Research through Effective Collaboration

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasimullah Qureshi a former scholarship holder and OeAD project partner from Pakistan reflects on the importance of research collaboration.

4 min read · 11. April 2024
© Debre Markos University

Science communication Higher Education Development Research

APPEAR in practice_17: From EduLAND to Edu4GEO

Join us at the event on 9 May 2023 at 18:00 at the OeAD. Presentations and discussion followed by networking with food and drinks. Ethiopian and Austrian project partners will present their APPEAR projects on land administration in Ethiopia.

4 min read · 24. March 2023

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