In a historic week for African-Brazilian academic cooperation, Jimma University (JU) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple Brazilian universities during the first Brazil-Africa Rectors’ Forum in Brasília. The summit, organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Education (MEC), was opened by His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who reaffirmed Brazil’s “historic commitment” […]
As Brazil’s Ministry of Education unveils a landmark R$ 47.4 million postgraduate scholarship program for African students, Ethiopia’s Jimma University has emerged as a key participant at the 1st Brazil-Africa Rectors Forum, using the global stage to spotlight its flagship community-based education (CBE) model. The three-days forum, held at the Brazil International Convention Center (CICB) […]
Jimma University proudly hosted the ASPIRE Project Annual Consortium Meeting 2026 from May 14–16, bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, health authorities, and international partners from Ethiopia, Ghana, Germany, Norway, India, and beyond to strengthen healthcare systems and address antimicrobial resistance. The meeting served as a platform for scientific exchange, implementation research, policy dialogue, capacity building, […]
A high-level team of senior experts from the Ministry of Education successfully completed a comprehensive assessment of Jimma University’s preparedness to transition to institutional autonomy. The evaluation took place from May 13 to 18, 2026. The Ministry of Education has initiated an autonomy transition program designed to grant selected public higher education institutions greater institutional […]
Jimma University, in collaboration with Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) Ethiopia, has been implementing a flagship project titled “Strengthening Local Structures for Sustainable Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Livelihoods of Young People in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.” The initiative seeks to enhance young people’s particularly university students’ access to tailored SRH information and youth-friendly […]
The Ministry of Health has officially recognized Jimma University for its outstanding contribution in leading the Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (CBMP) as one of its flagship community service initiatives. Jimma University has been acknowledged for its leadership and dedication to strengthening Ethiopia's health system through this program. Jimma University extends its congratulations to the [...]
Jimma University, in collaboration with UNFPA Ethiopia, successfully hosted a National Obstetric Fistula Data Validation Workshop from April 29 to May 1, 2026, at the BRICS Hall of Jimma University. This workshop was organized to address the ongoing challenges in obstetric fistula data management in Ethiopia, which include fragmented reporting systems, inconsistent case definitions, and […]
Jimma University successfully hosted an Innovation and Technology Transfer Day on April 28, 2026, under the theme “From Research to Impact: Strengthening University–Industry Linkages for Sustainable Development.” The event brought together researchers, innovators, industry representatives, students, and key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for enhancing collaboration, promoting innovation, and strengthening intellectual property management systems. The […]
The Jimma University International Research Conference (JUIRC-2026) was held on April 29–30, 2026, under the grand theme “Regional Peace and Cooperation for Sustainable Development.” The conference served as a high-level platform for academics, policymakers, and international practitioners to address the complex challenges facing the Horn of Africa. Distinguished Keynote and Lead Presentations The conference was [...]
Jimma University recently held a successful Data Collectors Training and the Kick-Off Meeting for the TRAC-DRTB project, titled “Tracking Acquired Drug Resistance in MDR-TB Patients Receiving Bedaquiline-Based All-Oral Shorter Regimens: An Observational Cohort Study (TRAC-DRTB).” The event took place from April 27 to 28, 2026, at the BRICS Hall, Jimma University. The training session gathered […]