1. ARDHI UNIVERSITY Ardhi Thematic Experts: I. Mlay, G. Mchau & G
ARDHI UNIVERSITY Ardhi Thematic Experts: I. Mlay, G. Mchau & G. Marandu March 2016, Windhoek, Namibia
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2. Outline Introduction Related Programs Potential areas of collaboration
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3. Introduction
Ardhi University is a Public University located in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
It was established in 2007
1996 – 2007: University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS) as a constituent college of University of Dar es Salaam.
1972 – 1996: Ardhi Institute
: Survey Training Centre
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4. Introduction
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5. Introduction School of Geospatial Sciences and Technology
School of Environmental Sciences and Technology
School of Urban and Regional Planning
School of Real Estate Studies
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6. Introduction School of Architecture and Design
School of Construction Economics And Management
Institute of Human Settlement Studies
Disaster Management Training Centre
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7. Related programs BSc., MSc. & PhD in Geoinformatics
BSc., MSc. & PhD in Geomatics
BSc. in Information Systems and Management
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSc. EE)
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8. Related programs
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management (BSc. ESM)
Master of Science in Disaster Risk Management (MSc. DRM)
BSc., MSc & Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development Planning and Management
BSc., MSc & Ph.D. in Land Management
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9. Future related programs close to start
MSc. in GIS and Remote Sensing
MSc. In Information Systems Management
BSc. In Computer Systems and Networking
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10. Related research
Continuous Observing Reference System (CORS) –Geodynamics/Rift Valley
Validation of the newest Tanzania Gravimetric-Geoid Model TZ G08
Automatic Tide gauge installed in Tanga harbor – Meteorological data
Hydrographic surveying
Economic Exclusive Zone
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11. Related research Remote Sensing on going research:
Climate change and Urban Vulnerability in Africa (3 PhDs)
Climate change impact adaptation and Mitigation (3 PhDs and 3 MSc. students)
Effects of Land Use Changes in Lake Victoria Trans boundary River Basin on Livelihoods and Environment Health. Case of Mara and Sio River Basins
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12. Related research
Tracking Indigenous Adaptation Strategies on Impacts of Climate Change Variability on Livelihoods of Fishing Communities in Tanzania
Analysis of the impacts of urban land use and climate change on coastal forest Ecosystem and Management
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13. Potential areas of collaboration ARU MESA SADC
Research and Training in RS & GIS
Disaster management
Floods
Fire
Climate Change and food security
Drought
Agriculture
Product Validation
Major Curriculum Review to incorporate MESA SADC and collaborator as stakeholders
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14. THANK YOU
This presentation has been prepared with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents are the sole responsibility of MESA SADC THEMA and can under no circumstance be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union
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