Jimma University, in collaboration with the Wondogenet Agricultural Research Center, has introduced an initiative aimed at empowering women through sustainable agriculture. The Women’s Empowerment through Gender Transformative Opportunities (WEGO) project is set to support 50 households in the Shebedino and Wondogenet woredas of the Sidama region by implementing an integrated farming model that includes poultry, […]
Every summer (Kiremt), the Ethiopian government spearheads a nationwide tree-planting campaign. This year’s theme, “Renewal through Planting,” is vividly embodied in our land restoration efforts at Jimma zone, Kersa Woreda, Bulbul Keble. Twelve years ago, this site was a barren, red-soiled gully ravaged by summer (Kiremt) floods and left lifeless in winter (Bega). Today, […]
Jimma University successfully organized a dissemination workshop and impact evaluation training in Addis Ababa, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and health sector stakeholders to review critical findings from a comprehensive study on Ethiopia’s sliding-scale Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) scheme. The event served as a platform to discuss evidence-based approaches for enhancing healthcare accessibility and equity nationwide. […]
The School of Graduate Studies at Jimma University is delighted to announce an upcoming National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT) Tutorial designed specifically for prospective (post) graduate applicants aiming to join our programs in the 2018 EC academic year. This tailored tutorial will equip you with essential strategies, insights, and practice to help you confidently approach [...]
The President of Jimma University Dr. Jemal Abafita, accompanied by members of the Senate, recently visited Agaro Campus to assess its development initiatives. They were warmly received by Dr. Abdulhakim Abamacha, the Dean of Agaro Campus, along with the faculty members. Under Dr. Abdulhakim’s guidance, Agaro Campus has achieved significant progress in agriculture and [...]
Jimma University has officially kicked off its 2025 Green Legacy Initiative at Beshasha Ifa Boru Secondary School. The launch ceremony was attended by JU President Dr. Jemal Abafita, Senate members, and the Mayor of Beshasha town. The event featured the planting of coffee seedlings, underscoring the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community involvement. During […]
In October 2025, Jimma University partnered with Heineken Ethiopia to promote community welfare in Bedele City, completing revenue-generating projects valued at over 7 million birr. These initiatives, developed from a community needs assessment, aim to empower more than 22 low-income households through dairy cattle and poultry ventures. The project launch was attended by key figures, [...]
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PHD FELLOWSHIP: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Project Title: “Food Security in the Face of Climate Change: Resilient EnsetProduction with Less Resource Use (Future-Enset )” DFC File No. 25-12- AU Project Brief Description The project (Future-Enset ) will involve three higher learning institutions from Ethiopia (Arba Minch University, Jimma University, and the Federal Technical and Vocational Training [...]
Jimma University marked a significant academic milestone on June 21, 2025, with the graduation of 3,045 students across various degree programs. Among the graduates were 2,258 males and 787 females, representing bachelor's, master's, PhD, and sub-specialty levels. The ceremony recognized: • 2,053 bachelor's degree recipients (1,469 male, 584 female) • 992 master's degree and above [...]