Activities and scientific achievements

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PhD Research on microplastics in Lake Victoria fish

Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in some endemic fish species of Lake Victoria at the MICROPLASTICdays 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 · 28. 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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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
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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 read · 20. March 2025
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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Uganda

Francis Okori presents research at the ISWA World Congress.

2 min read · 03. January 2025
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The nexus between urbanisation and housing in Ethiopia

Moges Wubet Shita researches housing, livelihoods, and land use in Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding cities.

3 min read · 03. January 2025
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APPEAR in practice 19: Report - Sustainable future for the Vjosa River in Albania

On 4 December the project team of APPEAR Project VjoSusDev presented their research activities on Europe's "last free-flowing river" at OeAD.

4 min read · 17. December 2024
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Seda Adamyan presents paper on vector-borne diseases in Armenia at EMOP conference in Wroclaw

This prestigious event, held every four years, brought together leading researchers and professionals to discuss the latest findings on parasites, diseases, and vectors, with a focus on their impact on human health and control strategies.

3 min read · 06. December 2024
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Florence Nansumbi presents freshwater research on Ugandan streams at the DGL conference

Florence Nansumbi, attended the 39th German Society of Limnology (DGL) Annual Conference, held at the Technical University of Dresden in September 2024. The conference, themed "Forty years of human impact on freshwater systems," brought together researchers and professionals from around the world to share new knowledge in freshwater science.

2 min read · 06. December 2024
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Meseret Desta: Championing Sustainability, Gender Equity, and Academic Excellence in Ethiopia

Meseret Kassie Desta is a dedicated academic and researcher specialising in natural resource management, agroforestry and environmental sustainability.

3 min read · 05. December 2024
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Gaining Deeper Insights Through Ethical Qualitative Interviews

APPEAR scholar Sona Balasanyan published an open-access article exploring how qualitative interviews can bring out deeper insights when dealing with people facing crises.

2 min read · 03. December 2024
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Dr. Dominique Ouédraogo: Advancing Animal Breeding and Genetics in Burkina Faso’s Agricultura

Dr Dominique Ouédraogo, an inspiring example of an APPEAR scholar, has been promoted at his home university and called upon to lead promising research projects that will advance livestock breeding practices in Burkina Faso and beyond.

2 min read · 03. December 2024