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  • Gruppenfoto mit allen anwesenden APPEAR Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten bei der Jubiläumsveranstaltung APPEAR 15+2 beim Rednerpult
    © Lukas Soldo
    Past Events Development Research

    17 Years of APPEAR: Celebrating Partnerships and Progress in Higher Education Cooperation

    On 28 May 2026, the APPEAR programme marked its 15+2-year anniversary with a celebratory event in Vienna. The gathering brought together representatives from universities, project partners, funding agencies, policymakers, and stakeholders from the fields of development cooperation, science, and research. The event aimed not only to celebrate the programme’s achievements but also to reflect on its impact, discuss future directions, and reinforce the importance of international collaboration in higher education and development research.
    6 min read · 07. July 2026
  • Screenshot aus Film "How to build a library"
    © Maia Lekow
    Past Events

    this human world- 10 Years of Dialogue through Film and Research

    For a decade, this human world Human Rights Film Festival and the APPEAR programme work together to place film and academia on equal footing. Through compelling narratives, rigorous critique, and shared visions, they revisited key moments across development research, education, and international cooperation.
    1 min read · 25. February 2026
  • Four participants sitting at a table, one woman is talking
    © APPEAR
    Past Events Kooperationen Appear ...

    Event Summary: 15th S-DHG Forum 2025

    Around 60 participants from funding agencies and organisations across Europe and around the world came together for the 15th S-DHG Forum 2025 – the Forum of the Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Group (S-DHG), which took place in November 2025 at OeAD in Vienna. The meeting focused on a central challenge: how to communicate the value of higher education cooperation with the Global South during a time of increasing global uncertainty, shrinking budgets, and shifting political priorities.
    3 min read · 01. January 2026
  • Paul T. Yillia
    © Paul T. Yillia
    Past Events activities of scholarship holders Alumni

    Online Alumni Talk with Paul Yillia from Sierra Leone, 15 October

    The speaker, Paul Yillia – a seasoned scientist, policy specialist, and international advisor – shared insights from his academic journey and professional career. He reflected on his doctoral studies at the Vienna University of Technology, his work with international research organizations, his role in co-founding The Energy Nexus Network (TENN), a regional renewable energy ecosystem hub in Sierra Leone, and his perspectives on global energy developments. The presentation was followed by a lively Q&A Session with the participants.
    9 min read · 11. November 2025
  • Armenian-Austrian University Cooperation Meeting
    © Elke Stinnig
    Past Events Science communication Veranstaltungsdokumentation ...

    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
  • Participants discussing a poster
    © Nina Zuckerstätter
    Past Events Appear Veranstaltungsdokumentation ...

    Event Report | APPEAR in practice 21 – Women’s Right to the City in Ethiopia and Mozambique

    The 21st edition of the APPEAR in practice series, which took place on 10 June 2025, focused on gender-sensitive urban transformation in informal settlements and slums in Ethiopia and Mozambique. The event presented key results from the ongoing GIRT project – Strengthening Research and Educational Competences of HEIs for Gender-sensitive Urban (InfoRmal Settlement) Transformation –, a collaboration between universities in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa University, Bahir Dar University and Mekelle University), Mozambique (Lúrio University) and Austria (University for Continuing Education Krems). The project examines the housing and living conditions of women in the rapidly urbanising environments in Ethiopia and Mozambique, with the aim of strengthening the research and teaching capacities of the participating institutions.
    2 min read · 30. June 2025
  • The GIRT project team in an informal settlement in Addis Ababa
    © GIRT team
    Past Events Appear Veranstaltungsdokumentation

    APPEAR in practice 21 | Women's right to the city in Ethiopia and Mozambique

    Join us on 10 June 2025 at OeAD for a multifaceted event as we share highlights of the GIRT project in Ethiopia and Mozambique. We present the results of our qualitative research with women in informal settlements and slums in four cities and delve into the housing-related challenges, tenure insecurity, urban redevelopment and women’s coping strategies.
    7 min read · 28. May 2025
  • Appear in practice 20
    © Nina Zuckerstätter
    Past Events Appear Veranstaltungsdokumentation

    APPEAR in practice 20 | Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia

    The event on 24 April 2025 at OeAD presented the outcomes of the APPEAR project “Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia”, it also addressed the future of organic farming in Armenia, focusing on education, research, and outreach. Special emphasis was placed on the institutional impact, key contributions to the organic sector, and the ongoing cooperation between the Armenian National Agrarian University and BOKU University.
    10 min read · 20. May 2025
  • photo of project team members in field
    © Lusine Nalbandyan
    Past Events 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
  • Ambassador and Vice Chancellor greeting each other
    © Landmark Media/Joseph Buwule
    Past Events

    Ugandan-Austrian University Cooperation - Information and Networking Meeting

    The networking meeting on 16 January 2025 at Kyambogo University in Uganda marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Ugandan and Austrian universities. The event began with the national anthems of Uganda, Austria, East Africa, and Kyambogo University, setting the tone for an inspiring gathering. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Simone Knapp, the Austrian Ambassador to Uganda, and Dr. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University. The meeting brought together around 80 scholars, alumni, and staff from various Ugandan institutions.
    16 min read · 21. March 2025
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