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 […]
Jimma University Medical Center, which has been in partnership with Operation Smile for nearly two decades, is undertaking an educational program aimed at restoring the smiles of children with cleft lip and palate. Through local skill capacity building, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, dentists, speech pathologists, and anesthesiologists from all over the world came together to offer […]
On April 25, 2023, Jimma University was awarded a Crystal Award for its outstanding contribution to community service in the successful reintegration of Migrant Returnees. The event, which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa, recognized the university’s efforts in the area of project leadership and the reintegration of migrant returnees. The Dean […]
Jimma University leadership and top management from Operation Smile discussed ways to strengthen their partnership to improve patient service and education at the Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC). During the meeting, the various contributions made by Operation Smile over the past two decades were highlighted, including the provision of comprehensive cleft care for patients, establishment […]
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