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25 May 2018

UNU-GEST graduates the class of 2018

The UNU-GEST programme celebrated the graduation of 23 fellows yesterday who were awarded a post-graduate diploma in international gender studies from the University of Iceland
Dr Richard Thomas
25 May 2018

International guest lecturer at UNU-LRT

The main international lecturer at UNU-LRT this year is Dr Richard Thomas, Scientific Coordinator of ELD (the Economics of Land Degradation Initiative) and Consultant to ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas). Dr Thomas has vast experience in managing and implementing research projects on natural resources management and a great deal of his work has been on strengthening managerial and institutional capacity by building networks between scientists from many parts of the world, including Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Participants and the organizers
24 May 2018

Value Chain workshop in Trinidad

A regional workshop on Value Chain management was held in Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago May 22-24 2018. The concept of value chain in fisheries has been identified as one of key areas for development in the Caribbean fisheries. This workshop is part of a long-standing collaboration between the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism and UNU-FTP.
23 May 2018

MSc defence by Kennedy Kamunya

Kennedy Mativo Kamunya, MSc Fellow in geochemistry at University of Iceland will give a presentation on his MSc project on Friday 25 May, 2018 at 13:30 at University of Iceland, Askja building, room 130.
23 May 2018

Open seminar "The Press in Palestine"

The open seminar discussing the media landscape in Palestine is hosted by UNU-GEST, the Höfði Reykjavik Peace Centre and the Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, 24 May, from 8:30 to 9:30 at Oddi 101 at the University of Iceland.
22 May 2018

MSc defence by Hamoud Souleman Cheik

Hamoud Souleman Cheik, MSc Fellow in geothermal engineering at Reykjavík University will give a presentation on his MSc project on Friday 25 May, 2018 at 11:00 at Reykjavík University, room V107.