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International conference: „Counter-Terrorism, Technology and Development in Africa” (CTD2023)
Proposals for papers are hereby invited from interested researchers, scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in the defence and security fields for the upcoming conference that will be held on 20 September 2023, with the following themes: The official booklet is available:
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Africa Research Institute cooperates with First Technical University, Ibadan, Nigeria
The African Research Institute at University of Óbuda cooperates with First Technical University in Ibadan, Nigeria.The two institutions intend to cooperate and collaborate through identification of common research and development collaboration areas; research and joint supervision of postgraduate students; sharing of infrastructure, experimental resources and research materials, adjunct/joint appointments; promotion and exchange of students and […]
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The Óbuda University in Kenya has expanded its relations with new training partners
The Óbuda University in Kenya has expanded its relations with new training partners. The representatives of the University negotiated with the heads of Morendat Insitute of Oil and Gas and Kenya Pipeline Company in Nairobi. The parties agreed on the need to train engineers with relevant knowledge and professional experience for the industry, which requires […]
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The participants of the 2023 Humanitarian Response Manager course received their certificates
Participants of the 2023 Humanitarian Response Manager post-graduate training have received their certificates on 19 July 2023. During the one-year course, a number of researchers from the Africa Research Institute contributed to the curriculum. More information about the course and the application: https://bgk.uni-obuda.hu/humanitarian-response-manager
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New issue: 2022/4!
Our latest issue at JCEEAS is available: https://jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jceeas/issue/view/7 #JCEEAS #OU_ARI
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The book about the MINURSO peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara just published in the African War Series of the Helion publishing house.
For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/minurso-united-nations-mission-for-the-referendum-in-western-sahara-peace-operation-stalled-in-the-desert-1991-2021.php?sid=8d3a48913288a694470460d2abf87aa9
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New article: ‘Hezbollah and the Internet in the Twenty-First Century’ by János Besenyő, Attila Gulyás and Darko Tifunovic
The article on Hezbollah’s Internet activities has just been published in print. Anyone interested in the topic, please visit the link below: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/08850607.2022.2111999
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Africa Research Institute took part in medical missionaries’ training
On 13 May 2023, a medical mission is to be organised by Planetrise Association and Óbuda University Africa Research Institute to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. During the two-week trip, six Hungarian doctors will assist their local colleagues. The team consists of Dr Zsuzsa Balogh and Dr Andrea Pálffy, ophthalmologists (eyespecialist), Dr Nelli Nepp, Dr István Bartku and Dr Róbert Késmárszky, ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialists. The ENT specialists will be assisted by Dr Krisztina Tóth, anaesthetist. The assistance of the doctors was requested by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health through the Embassy of Hungary to Ethiopia. The Embassy will provide effective assistance in the preparation of the mission as well as during the stay abroad. The doctors were trained on 6 May by the staff of the Africa Research Institute of the Óbuda University. Dr. habil. János Besenyő, founder and head of the Institute, welcomed the participants, followed by Dr. Marianna Kármán, Africa researcher, who gave a presentation on Ethiopia, including its main geographical, cultural, religious and linguistic features, as well as security and safety issues. After a nice lunch, the team was “treated” by Krisztina Tóth, a mental health specialist. During the two and a half hours of training, the missionaries discussed a number of topics that will help them in their work on-the-ground. The main sponsor of the association’s medical mission to Ethiopia is Hungary Helps Agency Zrt.
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Our Phd Student’s field work in Uganda
Our doctoral student Richárd Schneider, as part of his research, which concerns among others the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence during United Nations’ post-conflict missions, conducted field work in Kampala, the capital of Uganda between 03.24. and 04.05. Due to diplomatic assistance, he was given the opportunity to visit the local headquarters of […]
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CALL FOR PAPERS: CTD 2023 international conference
+++ CALL FOR PAPERS +++ CTD 2023 by Óbuda and Stellenbosch! Please find the details below. #ctd_africa23 #africa #aerospace #terrorism #counterterrorism #development#africaresearchinstitute #obudauniversity #stellenboschuniversity