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GRO-FTP
5 May 2021
GRÓ-FTP and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute welcome Indian Ambassador
The GRÓ-FTP and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) welcome Indian Ambassador for a visit on May 4, 2021.
GRO-LRT
30 April 2021
GRÓ LRT and the Icelandic Red Cross sign a Memorandum of Understanding
This morning, GRÓ LRT and the Icelandic Red Cross signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration between the two parties. The MOU expresses an interest in sharing of expertise, capacity training and collaborating in development projects focusing on land restoration and environmental sustainability.
GRO-LRT
28 April 2021
GRÓ Director visits GRÓ LRT
Today we welcomed Mr Friðrik Jónsson, the Director of GRÓ International Centre for Capacity Development, to Keldnaholt campus. In his visit he met with the 2021 cohort of GRÓ LRT fellows and learned about the activities ahead in the six-month training programme. He also met with GRÓ LRT staff and Academic Committee, and the Rector of the Agricultural University of Iceland.
GRO-GEST
28 April 2021
GRÓ GEST Welcomes Two New Ph.D. Fellows!
Two GRÓ GEST alumni, Stella Tereka and Yeshiwas Degu Belay, have commenced their Ph.D. studies at the University of Iceland on full GRÓ GEST scholarships.