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JU planted over 6000 multipurpose trees along Gilgel Gibe Catchment areas

JU planted over 6000 multipurpose trees along Gilgel Gibe Catchment areas

Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine organized a campaign on planting trees in Keresa woreda of Gilgel Gibe Dam catchment area. The purpose of the watershed management and planting tree is to enhance the quality and durability of the dam in generating renewable energy sustainably. It also minimizes siltation, soil erosion and enhance […]

Short term training on “Design and Analysis of Experiments; and Publication of Peer-reviewed Papers on Reputable Journals” conducted

Short term training on “Design and Analysis of Experiments; and Publication of Peer-reviewed Papers on Reputable Journals” conducted

Jimma University organized a four days short term training on “Design and Analysis of Experiments; and Publication of Peer-reviewed Papers on Reputable Journals” in collaboration with Global Knowledge Network (G-KEN)/ Ethiopian Doctoral and Masters Academy (EDMA). The short term training was conducted from July 17-20/2017. Directors, Colleges/Institutes Research and Post Graduate Program coordinators, editor-in-chiefs’ of […]

Press Release held on the First Ethiopian Road Safety Conference

Press Release held on the First Ethiopian Road Safety Conference

Jimma University and Lucy Consulting Engineers held press release on The First Annual Ethiopian Road Safety Conference (RSC 2017) for various Media journalists on July 21, 2017 at Harmony Hotel, Addis Ababa.  On the occasion JU’s Vice president for Business and development Mr. Kora Tushune says, “road safety has become one of the most critical […]

Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB)-Ethiopia West Node established at Jimma University

Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB)-Ethiopia West Node established at Jimma University

Jimma University organized a consultative workshop in collaboration with an Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Ethiopia chapter, hosted by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). The conference was held on 15 July, 2017 at Jimma University, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Different universities in the western cluster (Mettu, Mizan-Tepi, Assosa, Gambella, Wolkite, […]

A National Postgraduate Curriculum Review Workshop held at Jimma University

A National Postgraduate Curriculum Review Workshop held at Jimma University

A national Postgraduate curriculum review workshop of various disciplines was held at Jimma University from 13th- 14th of July, 2017 at JUCAVM meeting Hall. A total of 21 new curricula previously drafted by the various Colleges & Institutes of JU were critically reviewed by renowned scholars from institutions in Ethiopia and abroad.Among the 21 fields […]

Five Faculty Members promoted to Full Professor

Five Faculty Members promoted to Full Professor

Jimma University Board of Governors at its 48th regular meeting held on July 9, 2017 has approved the promotion of Drs. Debela Hunde, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Ketema Bacha, Sintayehu Alamrew and Ali Mohammed to full professorship.  Before the approval, a review process and decision has been made by the respective departments and colleges of the applicants […]

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

International conference marking the launching of Ethiopian Society of Post-Harvest Management (ESPHM) is scheduled for November 24-25, 2017. The conference is organized by the society in collaboration with Jimma University and other stakeholders. Conference Venue:  Addis Ababa (specific location will be notified in due course)Theme:  “Post-Harvest Management (PHM) for Food Security and Sustainable Development: A […]

JU’s CISCO Networking Academy Graduates Students

JU’s CISCO Networking Academy Graduates Students

CISCO Networking Academy of Jimma University graduated, 136 students- 45 female and 91 Male who took a training on networking for 10 months on July 5, 2017 at Natural Science Meeting hall located in the main campus of the University. The graduation commenced with the welcoming speech by Mr. shimelis Chala, Director of the Jimma […]

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

The Ethiopian Journal of Social Sciences and Language Studies (EJSSLS) invites interested contributors to submit their manuscripts for Vol.4 No.2 before or by July30, 2017. Papers will be submitted in English under the following or related areas: Social Sciences, Languages, and related disciplines.  Specifically:     Culture/Anthropology     Applied Linguistics     Languages /Literature                    Environmental Studies […]

Message from the President

Message from the President

Dear class of 2017, Your years of hard work and dedication to your academic success have paid off. On behalf of the Jimma University community, please accept my sincere congratulations on your graduation. Graduation is amajor life accomplishment, you should be proud of. It is even more exciting if you see this as a step […]