Ernst Mach worldwide alumni Mengyue Duan writes about her stay in Austria I am a Ph.D. student from Northwest University in China, and I came to the University of Salzburg to study under my supervisor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jörg Robl, with the financial support of OeAD through the Ernst Mach worldwide scholarship. The reason why I chose the University of Salzburg and the Department of Geography and Geology [...] skills also improved a lot. In my daily life, we can give academic presentations at the University of Salzburg and discuss academic progress together, and the academic atmosphere is very strong. The students in Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jörg Robl’s research group helped each other, which allowed me to strengthen my academic skills as well as my English expression skills. At the same time, my colleagues were from [...] Additionally, the OeAD scholarship also provides many opportunities for scholarship recipients to communicate with each other online. Through video chat, I was able to exchange ideas with several students who came from all over the world to study in Austria. I love the University of Salzburg and beautiful Salzburg. My university is wonderful and often has great seminars. Salzburg is situated among
by the Africa-UniNet project, has significantly built my research capacity and that of my colleagues. The partnership with Dr. Mark Wossidlo has given room for staff and student exchange programs, wherein some of my graduate students will be in the laboratory of Dr. Wossidlo to receive novel skillsets relevant to their thesis, while in October 2023, Drs Wossidlo, Julia Arand, and I, will be hosting a [...] dreaming of doing research to improve the reproductive health of men. When Dr. Mark Wossidlo and I received an Africa-UniNet grant for a project , I became more confident as a researcher, more graduate students took interest in my Andrology in HIV research at the University of Lagos, and my team has grown stronger and larger. The workshop we had in September 2022 at the Medical University of Vienna, which
management, energy systems, soil erosion and waste management. The partnership brings together partners from Makerere University, TU Kenya, TU Vienna and BOKU Vienna. In all four teams, Master’s and PhD students have been actively involved in the research activities. During their project visit to Uganda and Kenya in February 2019, Jakob Lederer and Arabell Amann (TU Vienna) held a workshop on Material Flow [...] (BOKU Vienna) at the same time offered a course on Soil Erosion Risk Modelling at TU Kenya. TU Vienna & Makerere University as well as BOKU Vienna & TU Kenya subsequently met with the Master’s and PhD students of the project to discuss the progress of their research. in the framework of a monitoring visit to Uganda, Julia Lichtkoppler, representing the APPEAR Office, spent two days at Makerere University [...] and information. The field trip ended at Makerere University, where Mathew and Christoph offered their course on Soil Erosion Risk Modelling as well, which was received with great interest by the MU students. In the upcoming months the research studies on the water - energy - food security nexus will be finalised and the results be published by means of stakeholder workshops, publications and a joint
the training of highly qualified graduates in the ICT sector. The University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships were established to attract more highly qualified students to these study programmes. Eligible for application are students who have completed a Bachelor's degree relevant for one the Master's degree programmes listed below, in one of the following countries/regions : Albania; Algeria; [...] of Study Autonomous Systems and Robotics o Branch of Study Networks and Communications o Branch of Study Business Engineering The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women students in technical sciences and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for a Technology Scholarship. Online Info sessions Interested applicants are invited to join an online info session
logical reasoning, machine translation, and applications of large language models. My fascination with Generative AI began during my master's studies and was profoundly influenced by working as a student researcher under the mentorship of Univ.-Prof. Kyandoghere Kyamakya. His guidance deepened my understanding and fueled my enthusiasm to explore this innovative domain further. During my master's thesis [...] During my studies, I was always eager to expand my knowledge of AI technologies, not only through university courses but also through self-learning. Alongside my academic pursuits, I worked as a student researcher and tutor at the university, where I taught tutorials on machine learning for four semesters. This role allowed me to publish significant research contributions to the academic community [...] during my thesis and internship work. By bringing innovative solutions to the industry, I was able to develop my professional identity and enhance my personal skills. This made me a distinguished student, recognized for my contributions and achievements. As a result, I was honored with the Huawei “Seeds for the Future” Best Performer Award and graduated from my master's program with distinction. Which
500 students visited the education fair initiated by the OeAD Cooperation Office at the Fudan University in Shanghai on October 24th and 25th. The event was initiated by the OeAD Cooperation Office and co-hosted by the Nordic Center of Fudan University and the Innovation Centre Denmark. The fair brought together 33 universities and educational organisations from twelve European countries. More than [...] than 500 students visited the fair. The opening ceremony on October 24th was held in the Nordic Center. Alexandra Wagner (head of the OeAD Cooperation Office) and Magnus Jorem (project manager of the Nordic Center) opened the fair. The event was accompanied by music - western classical pieces as well as Chinese folk songs. At the fair the indoor spinning station "cycling through Europe" attracted many
prospective students of ICT-related Master’s Degree Programmes taught in English. Following the positive development of the regional labour market in the sector of “Information and Communication Technology” (ICT) and the increasing demand for skilled professionals in this area, the University of Klagenfurt has developed the University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships for prospective students of ICT-related
perfect in the day’s lesson. She wants her students to be flawless in understanding and speaking German at the end of each class. My German teacher’s ever positive attitude towards the hurdles I face during the classes, her ever smiling face and perennial encouragement are the yardsticks of a good teacher who leaves an indelible impact the lives of her students. The class does not end just with the i [...] the course. Laura herself says: I am really so happy for this opportunity, as I have never taught German in English before. So I can try out something new and gain new experiences. Read what Laura’s students say about her course: Andrea Mucciarello from Italy: I really appreciate this course as an interesting possibility to deepen the interdisciplinary comparison with other scholars and to have a further [...] during my stay at Graz continue even today as I have already arrived at my home in India. Ms. Lukášová´s e-classes are simple and thought provoking, interacting and facilitates me (a beginner) as a student to have an effective comparative learning I state ‘comparative learning’ as we bring in references to English language and my mother-tongue i.e. Bangla. My teacher reads every section of the lesson
lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt, where I teach and mentor students who are eager to learn about the exciting field of robotics and artificial intelligence. Additionally, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial intelligence for electronic systems which is yet another exciting chapter in my academic journey. As an international student, I found Klagenfurt to be a welcoming and inclusive community. People [...] years old, from Egypt. I am proud to say that I come from a family that values education and hard work. After attending highly competitive STEM high schools in Egypt, where only the most qualified students are admitted, I developed a passion for technology and engineering. During my studies, I discovered a particular love for mechatronics. Subsequently, I received a full scholarship to study mechatronics [...] diversity and inclusion, and I was part of a global community that valued education and innovation. I have enjoyed the local culture, the region's stunning natural beauty, and the vibrant international student life. It has been an enriching and unforgettable experience, and I am grateful for every moment. Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the OeAD organization and its team for
general information about the new points-based immigration system and how to obtain a student visa please visit the UK government ‘s website or the UKCISA (UK Council for International Students Affairs) and Universities UK websites. More detailed information on student visas is available here: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply https://www.bmeia.gv.at/oeb-london/service-fuer-buergerinnen/brexit/ (only [...] of stay and purpose of stay in the UK will determine whether or not you will need to apply for a visa as of 2021 when travelling to the UK to participate in the Erasmus+ 2014-2020 programme period. Students from the EU who have settled in the United Kingdom before Dec. 31st, 2020 will need to register (apply) within the UK Government's “EU Settlement Scheme” free of charge by June 30th, 2021 at the latest