In accordance with the approval of the Jimma University Senate held on October 3, 2025, January 15, 2026, May 5, 2026, and June 25, 2026, the university has today graduated a total of 2,973 students. At the graduation ceremony, the Head of the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Cabinet Affairs, as well as the [...]
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Ethiopia held its pivotal planning meeting for 2026 at Jimma University, bringing together key stakeholders to solidify strategies aimed at boosting the Jimma zone's small ruminant sector. The primary focus of the meeting was to finalize activities for the expansion of commercialization efforts, specifically targeting the Dedo [...]
Jimma University convened a multi-stakeholder consultative meeting to confront pressing road and transport safety challenges amid fuel shortages, policy shifts, and ongoing development projects. The gathering brought together government officials, transport sector representatives, researchers, and community leaders from Jimma Zone, Jimma City, and Agaro City to identify service delivery bottlenecks and co-develop actionable solutions for […]
Jimma University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Employability Development (CEED), in collaboration with Hybrid Designs PLC, proudly hosted the highly anticipated “ወደ ስራ” (Wede Sira) job fair at the Kora Tushune Convention Centre. The event attracted over 1,500 graduating students, who had the unique opportunity to engage with four digital and gig economy platforms aimed at […]
Jimma University, in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) through its Sustainable Animal and Foods (SAAF) program, has successfully delivered a comprehensive capacity-building training for smallholder dairy farmers on integrated dairy innovation packages. The two-day intensive session, held from June 17-18, 2026, in the Jimma cluster at Dedo Woreda, brought together farmers, agricultural [...]
Jimma University successfully conducted a workshop on Research Commercialization and Intellectual Property (IP) Policy Validation, bringing together researchers, innovators, academic staff, and stakeholders to strengthen the University’s innovation ecosystem and enhance the protection, management, and commercialization of research outputs. The workshop was officially opened by Prof. Mulumebet Abera, Vice President for Research and Partnerships, who […]
A delegation from Jimma University, led by Dr. Tadesse Habtamu, Academic Vice President, and Mr. Addisalem Taye, Director of International Relations, visited Bursa Teknik University to strengthen future academic cooperation. During the visit, the delegates met with Prof. Dr. Naci Çağlar, Rector of Bursa Teknik University, and Prof. Dr. Beyhan Bayhan, Vice Rector, where they […]
Connecting Jimma University with Its Esteemed Alumni & Friends, Home and Abroad Celebrating JU’s 75th Anniversary Throughout this month, we’ll be celebrating the remarkable achievements and lasting legacy of Jimma University and its graduates—with daily posts highlighting your stories. Did you know? In 2027, Jimma University will mark its 75th anniversary, a major milestone rooted […]
Jimma University has successfully concluded a two-day intensive training program for its executive and middle-level staff. The workshop focused on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic resource mapping, and inspirational leadership. The event commenced with a welcome address from Dr. Teklu Tafesse, Head of the President’s Office, who highlighted the university’s commitment to self-reliance and the […]
The pediatric cardiac surgery campaign at Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC) has successfully concluded, providing life-saving surgical interventions for 13 children suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD). This initiative was carried out in close partnership with Ethio-Istanbul Hospital and the Heart to Heart Foundation. A significant milestone was reached when one of the surgeries was […]