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Innovating Tourism Education: Report from CAST Mozambique Study Visit to Austria

In June 2024, the CAST Mozambique project achieved a significant milestone by hosting a comprehensive training program and study visit for Mozambican project members at the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Austria.

3 min read · 03. December 2024
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Hafte Tesfay: Advancing Sustainable Agroforestry Research in Ethiopia

At the Tropentag 2024 he presented one of his research papers entitled ‘’Enhancing landscape connectivity through agroforests: The case of Gedeo’s agroforests in Ethiopia’’.

2 min read · 24. November 2024
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New Publication: Knowledge and Development V

The book presentes the best texts from the Young Talent Austrian Development Research Award 2023, as well as contributions of the winners of the main prize.

3 min read · 24. November 2024
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Invitation to the Ugandan-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting

The next Ugandan-Austrian University Cooperation Information and Networking Meeting will take place on 16 January 2025 at Kyambogo University.

1 min read · 18. November 2024
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Panel discussion on “Global partnership and SDGs implementation - the role of science”

The panel discussion took place on 11 September at BOKU at the “Tropentag”, the annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

9 min read · 10. November 2024
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A Week of Innovation and Collaboration at Makerere University

From October 14 to 17, 2024 Project288 (PHRE) hosted an inspiring series of activities focused on hybrid energy systems, the maker movement, and hands-on learning at Makerere University.

3 min read · 31. October 2024
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COVIOCRIM | Strengthening first responders through interdisciplinary training

Turn your knowledge into Action. This was our premise for the first interdisciplinary COVIOCRIM training courses for first responders of VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) that took place in Batumi and Zugdidi (Georgia) from September 30th to October 4th.

1 min read · 18. October 2024
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GIRT | Report on the 2nd project year

The everyday lives of women in informal settlements in Ethiopia and Mozambique are the focus of the research project "Strengthening Research and Educational Competences of HEIs for Gender sensitive Urban (InfoRmal Settlement) Transformation" (GIRT). Using transdisciplinary methods, a participatory process is to be developed with local stakeholders in four selected cities to improve the living conditions of women. At the same time, the project will address how transformative, knowledge-led cooperation between societies and science is possible in the context of the Global South.

3 min read · 08. October 2024
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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 read · 07. October 2024
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Workshop “Experience Exchange: Lessons-learned from International Higher Education Cooperation”

The goal of the workshop was to provide a platform for dialogue on international academic and research projects, while addressing the challenges encountered and showcasing effective strategies used in these projects.

9 min read · 07. October 2024
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Alumni Talk with Dr. Esther Mukooza, Uganda

In an inspiring Alumni Talk, Esther Mukooza shared her personal and professional experiences as a former scholar, researcher, and humanitarian worker.

5 min read · 30. September 2024
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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