The Jimma University Institute of Technology recently conducted a training program focused on the conversion of research and technological innovation into viable businesses. During the event, Mr. Shewangizaw Workagegnehu, the Director of University-Industry Linkage and Technology Transfer, highlighted the university’s ongoing efforts to become an autonomous research institution. He emphasized the importance of collaborative partnerships […]
U. Ulianov Chuvash State University of Russia and Jimma University have joined forces to strengthen educational and research opportunities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions on November 14, 2023. The agreement was formalized by Aleksandrov Andrei Yurievich, Rector of I.N. Ulianov Chuvash State University, and Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of […]
Middle East Technical University (METU) from Turkey is making announcement to accept incoming student of mobility program for the spring semester of 2023-2024 Academic Year within the framework of Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility (ICM) agreement (2022 & 2023 projects). The University would like to host 2 students from our university with Erasmus+ scholarships for […]
A delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, led by Yang Yihang, Minister of the Consular Section, paid a visit to Jimma University on November 8, 2023. The purpose of this significant visit was to discuss with the management of Jimma University concerning the enhancement of cooperation between the University, the Chinese Embassy, and Chinese […]
A kick-off workshop on piloting a sliding scale-based community-based health insurance scheme in Ethiopia has been conducted in Oromia and Sidama national regional states. The kick-off workshop was conducted at Hawassa and Adama on October 29 and 30, 2023, consecutively, where key stakeholders from the different levels of the health care system and regional leadership, […]
In a significant development, Jimma University and UNFPA recently engaged in a fruitful discussion forum aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship and collaboration in the areas of maternal health and sexual and reproductive health. The objective of the forum was to reflect on past achievements and engage in meaningful discussions regarding future activities. Dr. Jemal […]
The Hospital partnership on Antimicrobial Resistance and Pandemic Preparedness Annual Review Meeting workshop was held at Jimma University on October-24-25, 2023. This workshop was organized by Jimma University and Arsi University in collaboration with Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich/LMU/, and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU). The main objective of the workshop was to foster partnership […]
Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, esteemed Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics and International Agriculture, has been honored by President Joe Biden with the National Medal of Science on Tuesday (Oct. 24). He presently holds positions as executive director of the Purdue Center for Global Food Security and Purdue University Presidential Fellow for Food Security and Sustainable […]
In a profound panel discussion held at Jimma University on October 10, 2023, experts discussed the imperative task of safeguarding Ethiopia’s national interests in the face of an evolving global landscape dominated by great power competition. The event, titled “Securing Ethiopia’s National Interests in the Emerging Great Power Competition,” was presided over by Dr. Jemal […]