Jimma University’s School of Post-graduate Studies recently organized a curriculum validation workshop to review and enhance the quality of its advanced degree programs. The workshop, which took place virtually, was attended by internal and external reviewers, who provided recommendations and feedback on two PhD programs, two subspecialty programs, and four Masters Programs. Dr. Jemal Abafita, […]
The Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences (EJHS), a general medical and public health journal owned by Jimma University, has achieved a debut Journal Impact Factor (IF) of 1.2 this year. EJHS has been publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles since 1990. EJHS currently publishes six regular issues and additional special issues annually. It is indexed in over […]
Jimma University recently held an international conference on June 15-16, 2023, with the grand theme of “Nutrition and Well-Being, Pivotal Factors for Sustainable Development”. The conference attracted presenters from around the world who were eager to share their knowledge and research on this important topic. The conference featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, parallel sessions, and […]
Call for Startups – Jimma University Innovation Incubation Center, Incubation Program 2015 EC This is open call for Jimma University students, researchers and Jimma area early-stage entrepreneurs who have a great idea and a phenomenal team and interested to create an ambience and push their solution to product market fit. The program supports teams who […]
Jimma University hosted a two-day conference on “Transforming Post Conflict Ethiopia: Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Peace and Development” from June 8-9, 2023. The conference brought together researchers, academicians and notable figures such as Obbo Lencho leta and Hon. Dr. Derartu Tullu. The conference, which began with the blessing of Aba Gedas, aimed to create a […]
Jimma University recently hosted a consultative workshop on Diaspora Engagement which focused on the need for educated and skilled members of the Diaspora community to engage in technology and skills transfer. The workshop was attended by representatives from several institutions including, Jimma, Wollo, Hawasa, and Jigjiga University. A new study conducted by Jimma, Wollo, Hawasa […]
Cisco Systems promoted Jimma University Cisco Academy to Academy Support Center(ASC) for Ethiopia and Somalia as of 2015. Since then, the ASC has been managing all Cisco Academies throughout Ethiopian and Somalian universities, colleges and NGOs. The center has been managing more than 90 Cisco Academies and serves as the only instructor training center to […]
Jimma University, school of Theatrical art in collaboration with the US embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a classic American play, Death of a Salesman, which was translated and produced by the well-known playwright and art figure Ato. Alemayehu Gebrehiwot as “Ye Abaweraw Guzo.” The performance took stage for two consecutive days on May 18th and […]
On May 19th, delegates from the US Embassy in Addis Ababa led by Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz (Counselor of Public Affairs) visited Jimma University to present opportunities for academic staff to study in the United States. The presentation focused on the prestigious Fulbright and Humphrey scholarship programs, which offer opportunities for professionals to pursue advanced degrees, […]
The IC-GFBCE (2023) was organized by the Center for Excellence at Jimma University Institute of Technology on May 11 and 12. In his opening speech, Dr. Jemal Abafita, Jimma University President, expressed gratitude to the conference contributors and underlined Jimma University’s commitment to promoting circular economy in alignment with Ethiopia’s climate resilient green economy development […]