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Francis Musyoka finished PhD on Sustainable Land and Water Management

How can we enhance agricultural sustainability while safeguarding water resources? In his PhD at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Francis Kilundu Musyoka applied advanced hydrological modelling to assess the impact of sustainable land management practices. His work provides critical insights for improving water quality and resilience in agro-ecosystems.

3 min read · 07. July 2025
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Nationale eTwinning-Qualitätssiegel 2025

Auszeichnung für virtuelle Zusammenarbeit mit Partnerschulen in Europa: 23 nationale eTwinning-Qualitätssiegel verliehen

2 min read · 02. July 2025
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Campus International 2025: Wie Auslandsaufenthalte Karrierewege prägen – Jetzt mitwirken!

Studierende und Hochschulen sind eingeladen, Teil einer europaweiten Studie zu werden.

1 min read · 01. July 2025
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Florence Nansumbi presents research at the EGU General Assembly 2025 in Vienna

Florence Nansumbi, an APPEAR-funded doctoral researcher, participated in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025, held at the Austria Center Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. The annual conference, one of the most prominent gatherings in the geosciences, brought together scientists from around the world and offered a vibrant forum for academic exchange in Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences.

2 min read · 27. June 2025
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Henok Marie Shiferaw presented research at 2nd Southern African Geotechnical Conference

He presented his work titled “Repeatability of Triaxial Tests and Reproducibility of Shear Strength Parameters” at the Second Southern African Geotechnical Conference, held from 28–30 May 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The conference brought together a diverse group of researchers, practitioners, consultants, and contractors from across South Africa, as well as keynote speakers from around the globe.

1 min read · 26. June 2025
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Gerald Kwikiriza publishes papers on impacts of aquaculture on native fish species in Uganda

Since 2022 Gerald Kwikiriza is a PhD candidate at the Institute for Integrative Nature Conservation Research, BOKU University. His research investigates the ecological and genetic impacts of aquaculture on native tilapia species in Uganda’s lake systems. He has recently published two papers.

3 min read · 26. June 2025
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Bewerben Sie sich jetzt für den Erasmus+ und ESK Award 2025 „Mobilität und Wirkung“!

Bis 30. September können Sie Ihre Bewerbung einreichen.

1 min read · 03. June 2025
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Melsew Amsalu Wubneh presented PhD research at prestigious EGU General Assembly 2025

Melsew Amsalu Wubneh attended the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025 in Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. The conference attracts researchers from all over the world and serves as a platform for scientific exchange, fostering dialogue among researchers and policy makers, as well as collaboration and networking for future research and academic activities.

2 min read · 28. May 2025
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Hope Mwanake presented PhD research at EGU General Assembly 2025

Hope Mwanake attended the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025, held at the Austria Center Vienna from 27 April to 2 May. This high-profile international conference brought together over 19,000 geoscientists from around the world, covering all disciplines of Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU General Assembly serves as a vibrant forum for scientists, especially early career researchers, to present their work and engage with experts across various geoscience fields.

4 min read · 28. May 2025
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PhD Research on microplastics in Lake Victoria fish

Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in some endemic fish species of Lake Victoria at the MICROPLASTICdays 2025. As part of the APPEAR-funded ECSDevelop project, his study investigates the sources, seasonal variations, and removal of microplastics, contributing valuable insights into environmental sustainability

3 min read · 28. May 2025
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Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit!

Eindrücke von der Erasmus+ und ESK-Fachtagung 2025 in Wien.

3 min read · 15. May 2025
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Erasmus+ mit dem „Cercle d’Economia Award for European Integration“ ausgezeichnet

Der „European Integration Award“ würdigt herausragende Beiträge zur europäischen Einheit – in diesem Jahr geht er an Erasmus+.

2 min read · 08. May 2025