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Invitation for Prospective Startups

Jimma University If you have innovative ideas related to Agri-Tech or Agri-Business, we urge you to join us for a training workshop designed to help you establish a competitive startup. Please find additional information on the image. https://forms.gle/KDs7XLdQR2TVS53p9

Jimma University (JU) in collaboration with Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN-Ethiopia) launched the Center for One Health Research, Training, and Outreach (JU-COH) at Jimma University

Jimma University and AFROHUN Ethiopia supported by USAID fund, have been working together for the last 13 years to implement and advocate the One Health approach; an integrated, unifying approach that aims to balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. Jimma University hosted the inaugural workshop of the Center for One Health […]

Honoring the service of a selfless physician, Dr. Mei Gengnian

During a recent visit to Jimma University, a Chinese medical team led by Dr. Zhang, President of the Chinese Medical Mission to Ethiopia met with Dr. Jemal Abafita, the president of Jimma University. The two leaders discussed renewing commitments and strengthening ties between China and Jimma University. As part of their visit, the delegation paid […]

Congratulations to Misra Abdulahi

Misra Abdulahi, former UiO PhD student is the new Dean of Public Health at Jimma University in Ethiopia. Dean Misra was part of the Norad funded research and research education capacity development program, Strategic And Collaborative Capacity Development in Ethiopia and Africa (SACCADE). SACCADE ran from December 2013 – December 2020 and its major aim […]

Jimma University Board Endorses Five Full Professorships

Jimma University is pleased to announce the promotion of five faculty members to the rank of full professorship. The Board of Governance endorsed their requests during the 58th regular session held on March 24th, 2023, at the University’s Senate hall. The promotions were awarded after the faculty members submitted their applications to their respective departments […]

Program Advisory Board for Program Accreditation

Jimma University has established a Program Advisory Board (PAB) for accreditation purposes. Over the past two years, Jimma University has closely collaborated with the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) to obtain accreditation for its engineering-related programs. The ABET accreditation and NAAB certification process requires the establishment […]

Collaboration between Jimma University and Texas Tech University

Jimma University is hosting a workshop on: “Pathway to Global Accreditation of Architecture, Engineering and Computing Programs at Jimma University” in collaboration with Texas Tech University, USA at Jimma Technology Institute. For the past two years, Jimma University has been working on the accreditation of 13 Engineering, Computing and Architecture programs with the intention of […]

Focus on Improving Care for Pediatric Cancer Patients

Jimma University, in collaboration with Aslan Project, a non-governmental organization, has discussed on enhancing the quality of care provided to pediatric cancer patients. The discussion centered on the critical role of supporting partners in improving the standard of cancer care and saving the lives of young patients. The Executive Director of Aslan Project, Julie Broas, […]

Jimma University Medical Center Conducts Free Eye-Care Services and Cataract Surgery in collaboration with Albassar International Foundation

Albassar International Foundation, a nongovernmental organization from Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Jimma University to provide free five-day eye examinations and cataract surgery to the public. The initiative aims to promote eye health and raise awareness about the importance of regular eye check-ups. During the campaign, Albassar International Foundation donated eyeglasses, medication, and conducted cataract […]