Alumni Activities

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Development Research

Storymap: Collaborative Monitoring for Sustainable Development of Lake Tana UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

This is the story about Africa-UniNet Project P049 in which two scientific institutions joined forces with the local population to keep track of the spread of water hyacinth by using an innovative collaborative monitoring approach.

1 min read · 04. December 2024
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Hafte Tesfay: Advancing Sustainable Agroforestry Research in Ethiopia

At the Tropentag 2024 he presented one of his research papers entitled ‘’Enhancing landscape connectivity through agroforests: The case of Gedeo’s agroforests in Ethiopia’’.

2 min read · 24. November 2024
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Development Research

New Publication: Knowledge and Development V

The book presentes the best texts from the Young Talent Austrian Development Research Award 2023, as well as contributions of the winners of the main prize.

3 min read · 24. November 2024
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Veranstaltungsdokumentation Higher Education Development Research

Panel discussion on “Global partnership and SDGs implementation - the role of science”

The panel discussion took place on 11 September at BOKU at the “Tropentag”, the annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

9 min read · 10. November 2024
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GIRT | Report on the 2nd project year

The everyday lives of women in informal settlements in Ethiopia and Mozambique are the focus of the research project "Strengthening Research and Educational Competences of HEIs for Gender sensitive Urban (InfoRmal Settlement) Transformation" (GIRT). Using transdisciplinary methods, a participatory process is to be developed with local stakeholders in four selected cities to improve the living conditions of women. At the same time, the project will address how transformative, knowledge-led cooperation between societies and science is possible in the context of the Global South.

3 min read · 08. October 2024
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Leah Mwaisango Kalemela - Completion of doctoral studies at the University of Vienna

Leah Mwaisango Kalemela has defended her PhD on “Life Experiences of Children Living in Child-headed Households in Tanzania” at the University of Vienna in March 2024.

4 min read · 07. October 2024
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Past Events Higher Education Development Research

Workshop “Experience Exchange: Lessons-learned from International Higher Education Cooperation”

The goal of the workshop was to provide a platform for dialogue on international academic and research projects, while addressing the challenges encountered and showcasing effective strategies used in these projects.

9 min read · 07. October 2024
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Past Events Alumni Development Research

Alumni Talk with Dr. Esther Mukooza, Uganda

In an inspiring Alumni Talk, Esther Mukooza shared her personal and professional experiences as a former scholar, researcher, and humanitarian worker.

5 min read · 30. September 2024
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7-Day Course on Building Energy Simulation

The recent training event in Thimphu successfully combined expert insights with hands-on experience, advancing knowledge in energy-efficient building design.

2 min read · 19. August 2024
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Alumni Portrait of Tekeba Nega: Bridging Cultures and Improving Nutrition in Ethiopia

Tekeba Nega currently works as a dairy and poultry value chain consultant for SNV, a Dutch NGO in Ethiopia. He completed his PhD at BOKU University with an APPEAR scholarship.

4 min read · 25. July 2024
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Edu4GEO2 | Report on the 1st project year

Major achievements in the first year included the development and approval of a new MSc Geomatics curriculum for DMU, the initiation of PhD projects for Ethiopian students funded by APPEAR scholarships, and the awarding of an honorary doctorate to Reinfried Mansberger for his contributions to academic cooperation in Ethiopia.

3 min read · 10. July 2024
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Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's Journey in Sustainable Disaster Mitigation

Follow Dr. Madhu Sudan Acharya's inspiring journey from Austrian scholar to pioneer of sustainable disaster mitigation technology in Nepal. His work bridges academic research and practical solutions, fostering international collaboration and advancing green engineering.

5 min read · 08. July 2024