Activities of scholarship holders

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  Seda Adamyan awarded Prize for Best Presentation

  Seda Adamyan, an APPEAR scholar at the Medical University of Vienna, presented her PhD research at the International Conference on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate in Armenia in June 2026. Her presentation attracted considerable interest and discussion, particularly on the role of jackals as wildlife reservoirs and the potential of metagenomics for disease surveillance. In recognition of her outstanding presentation, Seda was awarded the Best Oral Presentation Prize.

  4 min read · 10. July 2026

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  Science for Water Security and Ecosystem Resilience in East Africa: The Journey of Professor Tadesse

  Our former scholar Tadesse Fetahi is a Full Professor of Limnology at Addis Ababa University (AAU), Ethiopia, whose academic and professional journey exemplifies the transformative power of international collaboration, scientific leadership, and institutional reform.

  4 min read · 10. July 2026

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  First Insight into Nano pollution in Ethiopian Urban Rivers: Characterization and Co-occurrences

  Mahder Mekonnen Shumi is an APPEAR scholar and aquatic ecology researcher. Based at BOKU University, her PhD focuses on metallic nanoparticles in Ethiopian urban rivers, advancing understanding of nano pollution in developing regions. She recently presented her first research findings at the Africa Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE) Annual Meeting 2026.

  2 min read · 10. July 2026

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  BOKU launches project with Bhutan and continues collaboration with OeAD

  On 20 May 2026, BOKU signed a historic cooperation agreement for the CAPFOR project, which aims to strengthen sustainable forestry in Bhutan. With the support of OeAD, young forestry experts are being trained, and innovative climate protection strategies are being developed.

  2 min read · 09. June 2026

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  Strengthening the AEEM Programme and Alumni Network in East Africa

  For more than ten years, the International Joint MSc Programme in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Management (AEEM) has trained experts in aquatic and environmental management and strengthened academic partnerships between East African and Austrian universities. A workshop on 24 April 2026 in Ethiopia was dedicated to reflection, networking, and strategic dialogue on the future of the programme and its growing alumni network.

  4 min read · 05. June 2026

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  Discovering Salzburg - a day to remember for scholarship holders

  On a sunny spring day, scholars from Upper Austria and Salzburg gathered in the historic city of Salzburg for a day of cultural discovery, networking, and shared experiences, organised by the OeAD Regional Offices Salzburg and Linz.

  1 min read · 11. May 2026

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  PhD Research: Unlocking Informal Settlements in Ethiopia

  Mulugeta Tenaw Assaye, APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, explores how informal settlements in Addis Ababa are shaped by deeply intertwined social, economic, political, and environmental “lock-ins.” Drawing on his recent publication in Cities, he identifies pathways toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development that empower marginalized communities while protecting the environment.

  2 min read · 30. April 2026

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  Welcome Event for new scholarship holders: connecting information and people

  On March 17, the OeAD team hosted a Welcome Event for new scholarship holders in Austria

  2 min read · 27. April 2026

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  Shaping Urban Futures: PhD Research on Housing and Urbanization in Ethiopia

  Moges Wubet Shita, a PhD researcher and APPEAR scholar at Vienna University of Technology, explores the complex link between urbanization and housing in Ethiopia. His work combines spatial analysis, machine learning, and field research to uncover the drivers of urban expansion and housing affordability. Recently presented at the REAL CORP Conference 2026 and published in leading journals, his research provides valuable insights to support sustainable urban development and informed policymaking in rapidly growing cities.

  4 min read · 31. March 2026

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  PhD Research on Irrigation Effects on Yield and Nitrogen Dynamics in Grain Legumes

  Mariam Mardanyan from Armenia is a PhD researcher at BOKU University, Vienna. Her work focuses on identifying crop strategies suited to both irrigated and low-input farming systems. In the long term, her research aims to advance climate-resilient agriculture, enhance soil health, and strengthen global food security. The results are highly relevant for Armenia, Austria, and the global agricultural community.

  3 min read · 12. March 2026

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  Gerald Kwikiriza completes his PhD at BOKU University, Austria

  In January 2026, Gerald Kwikiriza successfully defended his PhD with distinction at BOKU University. His research explored how fish translocations and aquaculture practices shape genetic diversity and hybridization. The work has already resulted in five publications in peer-reviewed journals and is generating important insights to strengthen Nile tilapia breeding programs while supporting the conservation of endangered species across East Africa.

  3 min read · 11. March 2026

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  Invitation to Alumni Talk with Fernando Ruiz Peyré

  Join us on 23 April 2026 at 18:00 at the OeAD. Fernando Ruiz Peyré will share his personal and professional experiences as a doctoral student and researcher at the University of Innsbruck and the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Drawing on his involvement in international research projects, the talk will also focus on interdisciplinary mountain research and international cooperation.

  2 min read · 01. March 2026