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Nematology Summer Course – Ethiopia

Nematology Summer Course – Ethiopia

A project kick-off meeting on “Nematology Summer Course – Ethiopia“ was held on Jan 8 and 9, 2018 at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University. This project is based on institutional bilateral agreement between Ghent University and Jimma University for educational and research exchange. The meeting began with a welcoming remark made […]

JU’s International Academic and Research weeks with 24 Professors visiting from 5 countries Across the Globe

JU’s International Academic and Research weeks with 24 Professors visiting from 5 countries Across the Globe

The 12 days long international event which commenced on Monday the 11th and ended on Friday the 22nd of Dec. 2017 was started by a daylong conference on the 11th December and followed by successive workshops, trainings and block teaching sessions across different Colleges and Faculties of JU.  This special and very successful conference / workshop event […]

Call for Biodiversity Information Contribution

Call for Biodiversity Information Contribution

Jimma University has got BID national grant to mobilize biodiversity data under ‘Biodiversity Information for Development and Environmental Resilience in Southwestern Ethiopia (BIDERSE)’. BIDERSE project will be implemented together with Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) and the Kafa Biosphere Reserve which is managed by NABU. This project is intended to internationally mobilize and publish biodiversity information […]

CALL FOR PAPERS (WAAMICHA WARAQAA QORANNOO)

CALL FOR PAPERS (WAAMICHA WARAQAA QORANNOO)

Gadaa Journal cordially invites contributors to submitting manuscripts for publication on its second issue (Volume 1, Issue 2).    Gadaa Journal is a peer reviewed, multidisciplinary, bilingual and open-access journal published twice per year (January & June) by the Institute of Oromoo Studies, Jimma University. The Journal welcomes scholarly manuscripts pertinent to Oromoo life and […]

From the Indian musical performance to the Chinese Martial Arts and Cuban Salsa- Jimma University celebrated the coming of 2018

From the Indian musical performance to the Chinese Martial Arts and Cuban Salsa- Jimma University celebrated the coming of 2018

Jimma University organized a New Year celebration at the Alumni Garden located at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine on December 29, 2017. The Celebration was attended by the University top management, Senate members, expat staff and their families from various countries including India, China, Cuba, Philippines, South Korea and Nigeria.  The celebration was […]

Jimma University – An Evolving Institution

Jimma University – An Evolving Institution

Historically, Jimma University has focused on teaching as the primary area for investment and development. However, as academic programs are becoming increasingly strengthened through various efforts, the university seeks to expand on its overall contribution to the local society and the nation. Entrepreneurship is emphasized as a way for the university to become a self […]

“If all this was not here, what would have become of us? Where would my son have gone to be treated? Now I am happy and optimistic about the future.” -Kassahun Mengistu, JUMC Parent

“If all this was not here, what would have become of us? Where would my son have gone to be treated? Now I am happy and optimistic about the future.” -Kassahun Mengistu, JUMC Parent

Kassahun’s son Dawit, age two, is just one of an estimated 6,000-8,000 children with new cases of cancer each year in Ethiopia. When his son was diagnosed, Kassahun was devastated; the cancer was curable, but he had no money for the lengthy and expensive treatment. Through The Aslan Project, however, he had hope. From the […]

PhD Curriculum Review Workshop Held at JU

PhD Curriculum Review Workshop Held at JU

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences of Jimma University has conducted a national curriculum review workshop to launch three new programs at PhD level from December 15-16, 2017. The purpose of the curriculum review workshop was to expand programs at PHD level in various fields of education and as part of attaining the University’s effort […]

Jimma University and G-kEN organized an International Conference and Workshops

Jimma University and G-kEN organized an International Conference and Workshops

The Global Knowledge Exchange Network (GKEN) of UK and Jimma University (JU) of Ethiopia organized the 7th International Multi-Disciplinary Conference and Workshop of G-KEN under the title of “Accelerating Educational Excellence & Public Health Provision in Africa”. The conference and the many successive multidisciplinary workshops took place from 11th to 16th of December, 2017 and […]

The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development and Delegates from Oromia Regional State visited JUCAVM’s community based collaborative Fishery and Poultry Research center of at Omo Nada.

The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development and Delegates from Oromia Regional State visited JUCAVM’s community based collaborative Fishery and Poultry Research center of at Omo Nada.

The collaborative and community based activities undertaken by Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at Omo Nada targeted at Fishery and Poultry research has been visited by the team  lead by the minister Professor Fekadu Beyene 0n 6/4/2010 .  The visit was facilitated by Oromia Livestock and Fisheries Development bureau and included delegated […]