WASCAL Cabo Verde

Happy Birthday, Mr. Dkawlma Tora!

On this special day, we proudly celebrate one of our distinguished alumni from the second graduating class. Your achievements, dedication, and continued contributions serve as an inspiration to both current students and fellow graduates.

May your birthday be filled with happiness, laughter, and the company of those who matter most. As you begin another chapter of life, may it bring you good health, success, exciting opportunities, and countless memorable moments.

Happy Birthday and best wishes for an exceptional year ahead!

Universidade Técnica do Atlântico - UTA
WASCAL

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

We are delighted to announce that our student Souleymane Souley, from Niger, a member of the 4th cohort of the Master’s Research Programme on Climate Change and Marine Sciences, has published a scientific article in the prestigious journal Environmental Research Communications (IOPscience).

This achievement is the result of his dedication and the valuable guidance of our Director and faculty member of the programme, Prof. Dr. Corrine Almeida, as well as our Lecture, Prof. Dr. Nilton do Rosário, are co-authors of this research.

Congratulations to Mr. Souleymane Souley and our professors for this milestone, which reinforces the program’s commitment to scientific and academic excellence.

🔗 Read the article here: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2515-7620/ae6d88

Universidade Técnica do Atlântico - UTA
WASCAL

𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Students from the WASCAL Master’s Research Programme on Climate Change and Marine Sciences took part in a two‑week training expedition aboard the German research vessel FS POLARSTERN, working side by side with experienced scientists.

The expedition departed from Mindelo, Cabo Verde on 01 May 2026 and arrived in Bremerhaven, Germany, on 15 May 2026, offering participants a unique hands‑on experience in ocean and climate research.

During the journey, students conducted CO₂ measurements, analyzed marine biodiversity, and used advanced technologies to better understand the impacts of climate change on the oceans and atmosphere.

In Bremerhaven, the students also engaged in discussions with the Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Dorothee Bär, highlighting the strong institutional and scientific support behind this initiative.

For more information and full details, please visit the official publication on FONA’s website:
https://www.fona.de/en/current-issues/news/2026/05/260518_WASCAL_Floating_University_2026.php

Credits: Alfred-Wegener-Institut / Barbara Dombrowski

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