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Join the Course in Science Journalism for Master students!
Time: Tuesdays 11 November, 18 November, 2 December, 9 December - from 5pm to 7pm. ...
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Affordable and clean energy Applied Sciences Industry, innovation and infrastructure Natural Sciences Resources Responsible consumption and production
Building Research Capacity for Sustainability Assessment in Tanzania
Anthony Zozimus Sangeda: I work as an Associate Professor, Natural Resources Management, Head of Department, Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences (DAARS), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), situated in Morogoro, Tanzania. I also work as Deputy Principal for the...
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“Why not give all the Money to the Poor?”
Lars Buur: Thanks for this opening to the Nordic talk: Just give all the money to the poor? - where we have a very interesting panel. Maybe I should present myself first. I'm a professor in political economy of development...
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Why People Send Remittances: Lessons from Cuban Communities Abroad
Approximately 1 billion people rely on remittances—money sent by migrants to family and friends back home—to support their livelihoods, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The total value of global remittances to low- and middle-income countries was...
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Applied Sciences Climate action Good health and well-being Natural Sciences Partnerships for the goals Resources
Charcoal Consumption in East Africa: A Climate Change Dilemma
The fight against climate change demands that nations decarbonise their energy grids, but this transition puts contradictory pressures on many Global South countries. For instance, charcoal is the primary energy source for households in Tanzania and Uganda, dictating the social...
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Fattige, Udsatte og Udstødte i Nord og Syd 2:2
I denne og i en tidligere artikel gengives de fire oplæg fra DDRNs arrangement under Forskningens Døgn 2024Gæld og fattigdom på kredit i Latinamerika v/Marie KollingJeg er antropolog og seniorforsker på Dansk Institut for Internationale Studier. Det handler om gæld...
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Education Across Borders: How Student Mobility Drives SDGs
In today's globalized era, student mobility has emerged as a crucial driver for sustainable development, positioning itself as a key for achieving the SDGs. This phenomenon drives cultural and academic exchange between nations and plays a fundamental role in the...
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How Did Ancient Maya Civilization Influence the Modern Maya Daily Life?
We've all heard about the Mayan calendar and the sensational prediction that the world would end in 2012. The Maya civilization, however, is shrouded in much more than just doomsday prophecies. This ancient culture is a treasure trove of mysteries...
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Maya Mathematics
In the expansive tapestry of world history, certain civilizations stand out for their remarkable contributions to the development of mathematics. Mathematics, often regarded as the universal language, where it has played a pivotal role in shaping civilizations across the globe....
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Nordic Africa Institute library services for distance users – Zoom event 13 Feb. 2024
Welcome to a zoom introduction to Nordic Africa Institute Library's distance services for Nordic based students and researchers. The majority of our library users are based outside of Uppsala.On 13 February at 11.30 – 12.00 CET, (12:30 – 13:00 in...
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