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Migration, Gender, and Household Dynamics: An Ethnographic PhD Study from Rural Armenia

Sinara Navoyan recently completed her doctoral studies at the University of Vienna. Her research explores how international labour migration reshapes everyday life, gender roles, and power relations within rural Armenian households. Based on ethnographic fieldwork the study examines how seasonal migration to Russia sustains local livelihoods while transforming social and economic responsibilities among those who stay, behind who are mostly women.

5 min read · 15. December 2025
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ERC Synergy Grant for permafrost research at the University of Innsbruck

Christina Biasi, together with international partners, receives one of Europe's most prestigious research grants.

1 min read · 10. December 2025
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Seda Adamyan at the Young ÖGHMP Symposium

Seda Adamyan recently took part in the Young ÖGHMP Symposium in Vienna, presenting her research on Dirofilaria and Leishmania in Armenian mammals. The event gathered emerging scientists to discuss advances in microbiology, hygiene, and preventive medicine. For Seda, it was a valuable chance to share her findings, connect with experts, and explore new approaches for studying vector-borne zoonotic diseases in the South Caucasus.

5 min read · 10. December 2025
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Welt im Ohr: Dialogue through film and research

10th anniversary of the film festival this human world and the APPEAR programme at the OeAD. Ö1 Campus Radio, 28 November 2025, 8–9 p.m.

1 min read · 28. November 2025
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Assistant professorship at the Center for Austrian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

To support the Center for Austrian Studies in Jerusalem’s research activities an assistant professorship is offered for outstanding postdocs from an Austrian university. The closing date for applications is 15 March 2026.

1 min read · 26. November 2025
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Visiting Professorship at the University of Alberta

To support the Center for Austrian Studies in Alberta/Edmonton’s research activities a visiting professorship is offered for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from an Austrian university. The closing date for applications is 1 March 2026.

1 min read · 26. November 2025
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Austria’s First Doctoral College in Computational Sustainability

TU Wien and JKU Linz have established a joint doctoral college to advance research at the intersection of computer science and sustainability.

1 min read · 19. November 2025
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Gerald Kwikiriza contributes to global dialogue on conserving the Lake Victoria fishery

APPEAR scholar Gerald Kwikiriza presented his PhD research World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference, engaging with leading researchers and policymakers committed to conserving one of Africa’s most vital fisheries.

2 min read · 17. November 2025
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Two ERC Synergy Grants awarded to Viennese researchers

Two leading researchers from Vienna receive millions in funding from the European Research Council for projects on Alzheimer's mechanisms and sustainable chemistry.

1 min read · 13. November 2025
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Perspectives on justice: between aspiration and reality

Justice – a central element of sustainable development and one of the three main topics of the 9th Austrian Development Conference from 21 to 23 November at the University of Innsbruck. ORF Ö1 Campus Radio, 31 October 2025, 8:00–9:00 p.m. (in German)

2 min read · 31. October 2025
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Das sind die Gewinner-Schulen der Young-Science-Tage 2024/25!

Erstmals lud der OeAD mit dem Wettbewerb „Young-Science-Tage“ Schulen in ganz Österreich ein, ihre Klassenzimmer in Forschungswerkstätten zu verwandeln. Die spannendsten Forschungstage wurden am 23. Oktober beim Young-Science-Kongress ausgezeichnet.

1 min read · 28. October 2025
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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