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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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Science communication Higher Education Development Research

Enhancing Employability and Lifelong Learning Through Collaborative Research in Ethiopia and Austria

The project, Employability and Lifelong Learning in Technical and Vocational Professions: A Joint Partnership Research Project in Austria and Ethiopia, explored challenges and opportunities in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It focused on employability outcomes in the Ethiopian TVET system and the development and implementation of National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) in both Ethiopia and Austria. This collaborative initiative, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4, aimed to ensure inclusive and equitable education and lifelong learning while addressing the development needs of both partner countries.

2 min read · 15. April 2025
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Education between satellite images and reality: the APPEAR project ‘Division’

How do you train people for a world in which digital technologies are changing rapidly and global data is increasingly gaining local significance? Ö1 Campusradio, Fri. 11 April 2025, 8-9 p.m. (in German)

2 min read · 11. April 2025
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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
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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
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Science communication Development Research Researcher

Rising Waters, Rising Concerns: Research Project Reveals Causes Behind Kenya's Expanding Rift Valley

Kenya's Rift Valley lakes, recognized as RAMSAR wetlands of international importance and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have experienced unprecedented water level rises since 2010, threatening both ecosystems and communities. Lake Baringo, with a catchment area of 6,600 km², exemplifies this crisis—its water level rose dramatically from 972 m above sea level before 2009 to 981.5 m in 2020, an increase of 9.5 m. Recent measurements show levels approaching this historic peak again.

3 min read · 03. April 2025
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Traditional Mongolian Veterinary medicine plants

Traditional veterinary medicine in Mongolia has been largely overlooked, despite its deep historical roots and ecological significance. This interdisciplinary KoEF project combined biological, phytochemical, socio-cultural, and philological research to document and analyze traditional veterinary practices, fostering international collaboration and paving the way for future studies.

3 min read · 11. March 2025
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Welt im Ohr: World Social Work Day: an essential discipline in development cooperation

18 March is the International Social Work Day. The academic discipline is closely linked to social work and human rights and makes a significant contribution to development cooperation. Ö1 Campusradio 28 February 2025, 8:00-9:00 pm

2 min read · 28. February 2025
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Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant - 4th Call open until November 2025

The SASTE grant supports high potentials from Sub Sahara Africa working in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, Human and Veterinary Medicine for a research stay in Austria. In case of strong involvement of Technical Sciences and IT in research projects of the mentioned fields, these areas of research are also eligible for application.

2 min read · 26. February 2025
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Welt im Ohr: From energy crisis to energy transition – perspectives from Europe + sub-Saharan Africa

The physicist J. Schmidl and the biologist S. Geissler (repeat from August 2022) discuss ways to a more sustainable energy future with A. Obrecht and E. Kirsch. Ö1 Campusradio 14 February 2025, 8-9 p.m.

2 min read · 14. February 2025
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Development Research

Strengthening Biosecurity in Armenia: Highlights from the ArmBioClimate Team's Visit to Vienna

A recent visit by the Armenian project team to Vienna enhanced scientific exchange, highlighted notable contributions at a major conference, and fostered collaborative planning and skill development

3 min read · 11. February 2025
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Welt im Ohr: 10 years APPEAR: "Audio show" Gender and Development

Gender in development research and development cooperation: female experts discuss strategies and perspectives for sustainable development. Ö1 Campusradio, 31 January 2025, 8:00-9:00 pm (repeat from 22 October 2020) (in German)

2 min read · 31. January 2025