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2020
09 June 2020 | NEWS
Geothermal Energy Helps Year-round Farming in Tajikistan
Food and nutrition insecurity are emerging as major issues in mountainous regions, particularly in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in Tajikistan, where there are short growing seasons, severe climatic conditions at elevations above 2,000 metres, as well as limited availability of agriculture land. To address these challenges, the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI), in collaboration with research institutions and development partners, has launched a research project on food systems.
Geothermal Energy Helps Year-round Farming in Tajikistan
Food and nutrition insecurity are emerging as major issues in mountainous regions, particularly in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in Tajikistan, where there are short growing seasons, severe climatic conditions at elevations above 2,000 metres, as well as limited availability of agriculture land. To address these challenges, the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI), in collaboration with research institutions and development partners, has launched a research project on food systems.
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04 June 2020 | NEWS
Juniper Forests and the Survival of High Mountain Communities
UCA’s Mountain Societies Research Institute, together with a group of researchers from Germany, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan launched the “Juniper Central Asia Project” in 2019. The two-year project has five areas of focus including socio-economic research, year-ring analysis, assessment of the distribution zones and the biomass of juniper forests through remote sensing, and the creation of models to describe dynamics of development and degradation of these forests.
Juniper Forests and the Survival of High Mountain Communities
UCA’s Mountain Societies Research Institute, together with a group of researchers from Germany, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan launched the “Juniper Central Asia Project” in 2019. The two-year project has five areas of focus including socio-economic research, year-ring analysis, assessment of the distribution zones and the biomass of juniper forests through remote sensing, and the creation of models to describe dynamics of development and degradation of these forests.
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28 May 2020 | NEWS
UCA Students Develop App to Combat Domestic Violence
Zarastin Kholbash, Aida Yessimova, and Manuchekhr Makhsutshoev, are studying Communications and Media and Computer Science at the University of Central Asia (UCA), and came up with an idea to develop a digital platform connecting women, and providing resources for people who are subjected to abuse or domestic violence.
UCA Students Develop App to Combat Domestic Violence
Zarastin Kholbash, Aida Yessimova, and Manuchekhr Makhsutshoev, are studying Communications and Media and Computer Science at the University of Central Asia (UCA), and came up with an idea to develop a digital platform connecting women, and providing resources for people who are subjected to abuse or domestic violence.
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26 May 2020 | NEWS
Covid-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation at UCA
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is leading the way towards digitisation in Central Asia, and Covid-19 has been a catalyst in accelerating this progress.
Covid-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation at UCA
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is leading the way towards digitisation in Central Asia, and Covid-19 has been a catalyst in accelerating this progress.
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15 May 2020 | NEWS
Planning for Success and Changing Lives
Khayrigul Marodbekova, 50, one of the highest certified hairdressers in Tajikistan, as worked for other people all her life. With the goal to work for herself, she enrolled in UCA’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) business planning course in Khorog last year.
Planning for Success and Changing Lives
Khayrigul Marodbekova, 50, one of the highest certified hairdressers in Tajikistan, as worked for other people all her life. With the goal to work for herself, she enrolled in UCA’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) business planning course in Khorog last year.
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12 May 2020 | NEWS
UCA Donates Medicine to Khorog Hospital
In response to an urgent appeal for medicine from the Central Regional Hospital in Khorog (Tajikistan) to treat patients suffering from Covid-19, the University of Central Asia donated medicine and related supplies.
UCA Donates Medicine to Khorog Hospital
In response to an urgent appeal for medicine from the Central Regional Hospital in Khorog (Tajikistan) to treat patients suffering from Covid-19, the University of Central Asia donated medicine and related supplies.
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06 May 2020 | NEWS
International Office Established at UCA
International Office Established at UCA
An International Office (IO) has been established at UCA with the aim of providing leadership in the pursuit of academic and operational excellence through international cooperation, and strategic partnerships.
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30 April 2020 | NEWS
As Classes Shut Down UCA Promotes Online Teaching
As Classes Shut Down UCA Promotes Online Teaching
Responding to the closure of classes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, UCA’s Education Improvement Programme (EIP) has launched online programmes to address the needs of teachers and their students.
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27 April 2020 | NEWS
UCA Joins United Nations Academic Impact
UCA is now a member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), working to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
UCA Joins United Nations Academic Impact
UCA is now a member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), working to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
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24 April 2020 | PRESS RELEASE
UCA Cultural Heritage Books Available for Free Download
The University of Central Asia’s Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit (CHHU) has made publications of its Cultural Heritage Book Series available online for free download from UCA’s website.
UCA Cultural Heritage Books Available for Free Download
The University of Central Asia’s Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit (CHHU) has made publications of its Cultural Heritage Book Series available online for free download from UCA’s website.