They studied emerging epidemics – and then an epidemic emerged
by A large research project in close cooperation between researchers from Denmark and Burkina Faso has focused on what happens to epidemics when they emerge in …
Category: Applied Sciences
Civil Society Groups Keep Development Aid Closer to Human Beings
The history of Danish development assistance, and the role of civil society groups with a focus on vulnerable groups in this history, was discussed at …
The Rough Road to Energy Transition in The Global South
In February 2022, the Chinese government approved the opening of three new coal mines—two in the northwestern province of Shaanxi and another in Inner Mongolia. …
Danish Water Forum invites you to the 16th Annual Water Research Conference 2022
by The 16th Annual Water Research Face-to-Face Conference on 20th April 2022, provides you with 50+ presentations within a wide spectrum of themes from both Denmark …
Applied Sciences / Decent work and economic growth / Industry, innovation and infrastructure / News / Social Sciences
Improving factory productivity at garments’ factories in Myanmar
When studying how to improve conditions at garments’ factories in Myanmar, researchers from University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have had to deal with cultural differences …
How to build an inexpensive African drone with ethics on board
Engineers and other staff from University of Southern Denmark are deeply involved in making drones with the precise purpose that they shall be used to …
Applied Sciences / Life on land / Opinions / Responsible consumption and production / Reviews / Social Sciences
Not All Forests Are Equal: Mitigating Climate Change Through Sustainable Forestry
Our planet is rapidly growing warmer. Initiatives are surfacing to not just adapt to, but actively combat the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. …
Applied Sciences / Good health and well-being / Life on land / News / Responsible consumption and production / Social Sciences
Tracking environmental crimes in Ghana
Ghana is the leading producer of minerals, especially gold in Africa. But more than 35% of the country’s minerals are extracted by small-scale miners, most …
The Pandemic Threatens Mental Health in Denmark and in the North
Isolation and loneliness during the lockdown has caused depressions and anxiety, especially among young people – but others with psychiatric diagnoses have experienced less pressure …
Covid resilience project brings life to the informal shea sector in Ghana
‘’Our centre was empty then. No orders, no money’’, reflects Mariam, a 17 year old girl from the Ntereso community in Northern Ghana, on how …