Referred PhD Seminar presentation By Hadia Seid Ali Agroforestry with fruit trees plays a crucial role in diversifying crops and supporting the livelihoods of rural farm communities among smallholder farmers. In Ethiopia, smallholders are growing avocado cultivars in their home gardens…
By David Kissa Ocama PhD student under REFOREST Programme at Sokoine University of Agriculture I am in my fourth year of PhD study in Forest Science at Sokoine University of Agriculture. I am a Forester with specialty in Silviculture and…
Christine listening to her colleagues during the refereed seminar at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism Refereed seminars provide a platform for PhD students to present and receive feedback on their research in various fields. As part of the…
By Osvaldo Meneses (PhD candidate) The seminar conducted under Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Regulations to disseminate results as a requirement for acquiring a PhD under the Regional Research School in Forest Sciences was held in two phases, from June…
Scolastica Ntalikwa presenting her findings during the seminar presentations By Scolastica Justin Ntalikwa The peak of a PhD journey at SUA is marked by the presentation of research findings. This pivotal moment is an opportunity to showcase years of hard…
SINTAYEHU TAMENE BEYENE 13th – 14th and 24th – 25th June 2024 SUA, Morogoro, Tanzania The REFOREST PROGRAMME at Sokoine University of Agriculture’s College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Tourism held a seminar aimed at bringing together experts to evaluate and…
Among the various PhD students undergoing the learning process at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), conducting seminars represents a critical stage. These seminars provide an opportunity for students to present their research results and outline the progress of their studies…
Fig 1 Participants of the refereed seminar at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism The postgraduate committee at the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Tourism at the University hosted refereed seminars on the 13th-14th and 24th-25th of July 2024.…
Lemma Tiki Refereed seminars for REFOREST PhD students at the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania took place on June 13 &14th and June 24th & 25th 2024. The seminars were organized by College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism Post…
Feedback from Discussant Prof. Yonika Ngaga (Left) and Mukamparirwa presenting and responding to questions (Right) By Vestine Mukamparirwa Introduction Rwanda, known for its hilly landscapes, offers an exceptional opportunity to study the effects of tree species on soil health. My…
Photo taken during abstract presentation ABSTRACT PRESENTATION IN NM-AIST INTERNATIONAL 2024 CONFERENCE AT ARUSHA The recent Tropical Horizons Conference, held from July 17-19, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania, brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the critical intersection of sustainability…
In academia, refereed seminars are a cornerstone for PhD students, representing pivotal milestones in their scholarly pursuits. These events are not merely a platform for presentation but serve as a rigorous evaluation of their research progress and findings. The prestigious…
Developing soil quality indices for predicting Site Productivity in Pinus patula forest plantation in the Southern highlands and Northern part of Tanzania. Forests are an essential component of the global ecosystem as they significantly mitigate the effects of climate change,…
Low agricultural productivity and a decline in fuelwood resources are serious constraints for subsistence smallholder farmers in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including Rwanda. Producing biochar in gasifier cookstoves and using it in agriculture can possibly address these constraints. It is…
Group photo of the people who attended the seminar presentation in person Miombo woodlands are important as a source of useful products such as fuelwood, charcoal, timber, and food such as fruits and honey. Moreover, they play a crucial role…
On 13th – 14th June 2024 and 24th -25th June 2024 the forest science community gathered for an enlightening seminar presented by PhD REFOREST students. Jacqueline Kajembe who is one of the PhD candidates in Forest Sciences under the same…
Figure 1: Presenting my research and receiving questions and comments from the discussant, examiners, and audience during the first refereed seminar Refereed seminars are pivotal for PhD students, marking significant milestones in their academic journey as they present their research…
Nishimwe responding to questions Introduction The Regional Research School in Forest Sciences (REFOREST) is hosting PhD students from five regional countries namely Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique, Ethiopia and Tanzania. After conducting our research and data collection in our respective countries, the…
