Omar Nimr, University of Oulu, doing wintery field work

Research of Finnish peatlands at University of Oulu is helping to solve water issues around the world

The power of education and international competence building in solving global water issues is evident in this story about Omar Ashraf Nimr, a PhD student from University of Oulu, who is passionate about peatland research and gaining knowledge from it to solve water scarcity issues affecting millions of people.

Read the full interview of Omar Ashraf Nimr on the University of Oulu website: https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/research-finnish-peatlands-university-oulu-helping-solve-water-issues-around-world

Oulu is an inspiring place to do a PhD! There are currently several positions open in the DIWA PhD pilot in the University of Oulu, Aalto University, University of Turku and University of Eastern Finland. DIWA PhD pilot is accepting applications until 20th April! https://digitalwaters.fi/phd-pilot/apply/