GRÓ LRT
13 May 2026
Visit from Samarkand State University to GRÓ LRT and AUI
GRÓ LRT and the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) welcomed Dr Shuhrat Valiyev, a GRÓ LRT alumnus from Samarkand State University in Uzbekistan for visit to Iceland from 4–8 May. The visit was funded by Erasmus+ and focused on knowledge exchange, professional development, and strengthening institutional collaboration between Samarkand State University and AUI.
GRÓ GTP
13 May 2026
MSc defence by Álvaro Josué Campos Ramos
on Friday 15th May at 13:10-13:22 at University of Iceland, Askja building, room 131.
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GRÓ FTP
GRÓ LRT
GRÓ GEST
GRÓ GTP
13 May 2026
GRÓ LRT: Capacity Development Delivers Results
The impact of the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme was the focus of the last and final event in the series “From Knowledge to Development Impact” on May 7. At the event, that took place at the National Museum of Iceland, GRÓ LRT fellows and alumni shared their experiences and insights on how capacity strengthening can drive progress in global development. In total, 240 fellows have graduated since 2007 when the Programme was launched.
GRÓ GEST
13 May 2026
Meet GRÓ GEST 2026 Fellow Esther Chinecherem George
As the only female IT support staff in an organization of over 150 staff, I have witnessed how capable and passionate women often outperform their male counterparts in technical roles, yet remain underrepresented. Working in the water sector, this ge...
1,858
fellows have graduated from all four training programmes
117
scholarship recipients have completed a MA/MSc degree
28
scholarship recipients have completed a PhD degree
5,802
participants have attended short courses in partner countries
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