Project name: PROJECT252. DEvision - Digitally Connecting Real and Virtual Environments

Project Description: The DEvision initiative aims to introduce online and hybrid educational modules on geospatialism in the undergraduate and graduate education programs of partner institutions.

The initiative applies the concept of "Digital Earth" and processes digital transformations that affect society, the economy, and the environment.

Project partners will discover the specifics of using modern digital and online technologies in the education sector.

At the intersection of real and virtual world issues, there is a need to strengthen research capacity to contribute to regional development, meeting the needs of sustainable development for the economy and social responsibility.

The purpose of the project is to introduce the concept of "Digital Planet" by developing and introducing the following subjects within the scope of the project:

• Digital Earth Basics,
• Geospatial Models and Representations,
• Geovisualization and communication,
• Remote Sensing & Image Analysis,
• Spatial analysis with integrated elements for application development.

These educational resources provide a curriculum relevant to one semester's curriculum and cover social, economic, and managerial concepts for various disciplines.

By fully applying the demonstration and digital transformation model to education and professional experiences, the DEvision initiative will have a significant impact both within participating educational institutions and beyond.

Project coordinator: University of Salzburg (Austria)

Project participants: Salzburg University, Yerevan State University, Armenian National University of Architecture and Construction, Kyrgyzstan State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture.

Project duration: 01.03.2022 - 28.02.2025 (36 months)

Project website: www.devision.cloud

Project Name: Biodiversity Assessment and DNA Barcoding of Mycorrhizal and Xylotrophic Fungi in Forested Regions of Armenia| BioBarFungArm

The BioBarFungArm project promote collaboration between Austrian and Armenian institutions to advance fungal diversity research and DNA barcoding. It enhances research capacity, promotes higher education, and supports sustainable development through dissemination strategies such as academic publications, conferences, workshops, and public outreach. The project strengthens partnerships among universities, training young researchers in cutting-edge mycological and botanical methods while prioritizing open-access research.

Committed to gender inclusion, BioBarFungArm ensures equal opportunities, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. As part of the APPEAR program, it aligns with SDGs 4, 5, and 15, contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource use. The initiative supports STEM education, crucial for addressing global challenges like climate change and digitalization, and helps strengthen life sciences in Armenia.

A key focus is capacity building in mycology and forest ecosystem preservation, addressing Armenia’s urgent need for experts. It updates curricula at YSU, enhancing employability and modernizing laboratory facilities. By facilitating international collaboration, BioBarFungArm support research and education, empowering future generations with high-quality, globally recognized education.

Project coordinator: Siranush Nanagyulyan

Coordinating University: Yerevan State University

Partner universities: Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, University of Vienna (Irmgard Greilhuber)
Scientific and Production Center “Armbiotechnology” of the National Academy of Sciences Republic of Armenia (Valeri Bagiyan)

Partner countries: Armenia

Project Duration: 1 March 2025 – 28 February 2027 (24 months)

Contact: 
snanagulyan@ysu.am 
irmgard.greilhuber@univie.ac.at 
armbiotech@gmail.com
appear@oead.at

Project Name: Digital Connection of Real and Virtual Environments

Project coordinator: Ainura Nazarkulova

Coordinating University: University of Salzburg

Partner universities: Yerevan State University, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, N. Isanov State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan

Partner countries: Armenia, Kyrgyzstan

Project name: Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Armenia through a Participatory Approach for Sustainable Water Resources Management

Project Coordinator: Verena Radinger-Peer

Coordinating University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Partner universities: Yerevan State University, Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of NAS

Partner country: Armenia

Project name: Strengthening the capacities of genetic biocontrol under climate change in Armenia

Project coordinator: Marine Arakelyan

Coordinating University: Yerevan State University

Partner universities: University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna, University of Natural Resources and Biological Sciences, Medical University of Vienna, Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of RA National Academy of Sciences, RA NAS Institute of Botany named after A. L. Takhtajyan

Partner country: Armenia

Project name: Strengthening the capacities of genetic biocontrol under climate change in Armenia

Coordinating University: Yerevan State University

Project name: Biodiversity of invasive plants and fungi in Armenia

Coordinating University: Yerevan State University

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