The second cancer treatment center in Ethiopia has been inaugurated at Jimma University, Jimma Medical Centre (JMC). It has been inaugurated officially in the presence of the Ministry of Health Dr. Liya Tadesse and Jimma University president Dr. Jemal Abafita accompanied by higher officials from the federal government, Jimma City and Jimma University. It is […]
Jimma University has been selected by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to host the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for its Master of Science in Environmental Health. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and represents a significant investment in Ethiopia’s higher education sector. The scholarship programme will […]
Jimma University and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a long-term strategic partnership to enhance aviation sciences and aerospace engineering education. The initiative is designed to prepare a highly skilled workforce for the rapidly growing aviation sector in Ethiopia and across the African continent. The collaboration will provide direct support to Jimma University’s recently established Aviation […]
Jimma University has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship education and training, incubation, research, and business development services. The agreement was signed by Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of Jimma University, and Mr. Boru Shana, Deputy Director General of EDI. This collaboration will enable both […]
Jimma University’s Tropical and Infectious Diseases Research Center (TIDRC) , in collaboration with the University of Molise, Italy, successfully hosted a high-level international seminar at the BRICS Hall on the Main Campus. The event brought together scholars, researchers, and students for a day of insightful presentations and academic exchange, reinforcing the growing partnership between the […]
Jimma University (JU) hosted a high-level consultative meeting with senior delegates from the Ministry of Health (MoH), World Health Organization (WHO), Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EEDI), and the Ministry of Education (MoE) to discuss pathways for scaling up an innovative health project developed at the University. The meeting brought together national leaders, institutional partners, and […]
The Ethiopian Universities Sports Festival, which celebrated Ethiopian unity, solidarity, and fraternity, concluded today after 15 consecutive days of competitions hosted by Jimma University. The tournament brought together more than 5,000 students from 47 universities who competed fiercely across 15 different sports. On the closing day, Deputy Minister of Education Kora Tushune stated that [...]
Jimma University, through its Global Health Partnership Phase II (GHP-2) “Creating a demonstrator zone for decentralised NCD care, with a skilled digital health-ready workforce enabled to increase uptake and retention and to improve outcomes” Project, in collaboration with the Oromia Regional Health Bureau (ORHB), successfully conducted a high-level review meeting and official handover ceremony on […]
Jimma University, Mattu University, and OSTA Launch Initiative to Preserve Medicinal Plant Knowledge
A joint collaborative research project aimed at documenting and safeguarding Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on medicinal plants for human and animal health was officially launched on January 26, 2026, at Jimma University (JU). The project is a partnership between Jimma University (JU), Mattu University (MaU), and the Oromia Science and Technology Authority (OSTA), focusing on the […]
Jimma University had the distinct honor of meeting with H.E. Ambassador Alexis Lamek of France during his recent visit to Jimma. The ambassador’s engagement underscores the strengthening partnership between Jimma University and French institutions. The visit featured a tour of the Kattaa Mudugaa Cooperative Union, a key partner in the French-Ethiopia Geographical Indications project. This […]
Jimma University, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, hosted a Western branch Industry Mapping Training and Discussion Forum. The event aimed to map regional industries and strengthen university-industry linkages, fostering a more robust educational framework. The forum was officially inaugurated by Prof. Muluemebet Abera, Vice President for Research and Partnerships at Jimma University. In […]