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MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) 2024

MEXT SCHOLARSHIP (EMBASSY RECOMMENDATION) To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply through the Japanese embassy. After receiving the primary screening results from the embassy, applicants will then submit certain documents to APU. Most embassies accept applications around April each year, but please contact the embassy in your …

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Demystifying the Myth: Do Carrots Truly Enhance Vision?

Carrots have long been associated with enhanced vision due to their content of beta-carotene, a compound that converts to vitamin A in the body—a key nutrient for eye health. However, it’s important to debunk a pervasive misconception: while carrots do offer nutritional benefits, there’s no scientific evidence to support the …

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TANDEM RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIPS AT MIASA / UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

The Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is dedicated to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, with ‘Sustainable Governance’ as its central topic. Our main thematic corridors are conflict and sustainable peace, democracy and environmental transformation. We are also interested in a wide range of …

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