Debark University is actively participating in two Erasmus Projects

Debark University is a partner in two EU-funded programs: the Erasmus+ KA171 project (Learning Mobility for Higher Education Students and Staff) and

the ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE (Capacity Building in Higher Education) project, also known as the 3iS project. The Learning Mobility project focuses on faculty and student exchange opportunities while the 3iS project aims to enhance internationalization, inclusivity, academic excellence, and community-industry outreach programs.

The 3iS: Impactful, Inclusive, Integrated Higher Education in Eastern Africa project brings together institutions from Spain, Greece, Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Its inaugural summit, held in Nairobi in March 2024, was followed by workshops in Addis Ababa (May 2024) and Girona, Spain (November 2024), which explored innovative teaching methods in higher education.

A key milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Hargeisa and Debark University in November 2024, marking a significant step toward collaboration.

Dr. Asmamaw Zegeye, Acting President, along with Mr. Mulugeta Damtie and Mr. Afera Gebremedhin, represented Debark University in these initiatives. They believe the projects will elevate higher education in Ethiopia and Eastern Africa and foster long-term partnerships with African and European universities.

Dec. 11, 2024

Public and International Relations Office

Debark University is providing induction training to new academic staff members.

A two-day induction training program is being conducted by Debark University (DKU) for its newly appointed academic faculty on December 7–8, 2024.

The program began with a presentation offering a general introduction to Debark University. This included details about the university’s vision, mission, core values, current leadership, academic, research, and community service activities, strategic partnerships, key achievements, and history.

Experienced faculty members are facilitating ongoing sessions on important topics such as academic professionalism, instructional planning, teaching methods, educational assessment and evaluation, action research, the use of the Student Information Management System (SIMS), and Senate legislative orientation.

The training aims to enhance teaching strategies and familiarize new faculty members with the university environment. The Deliverology and Teacher Development Coordination Office organized the program.

December 7, 2024,

Office of Public and International Relations

On November 30, 2024, at Debark University, high school students from Dabat and Debark towns who successfully completed the Brighter Generation Summer 2024 Enrichment Courses were awarded certificates. A total of 20 students participated in the program, which ran from June to September 2024.

The Brighter Generation Summer 2024 Enrichment Courses focused on critical thinking, writing, reading, public speaking, leadership, and community development projects.

This initiative is part of a collaboration between Debark University and Brighter Generation, established in April 2024 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to promote educational initiatives and empower Ethiopian students to become future leaders and innovators, fostering mutual growth and development.

The STEM Center at Debark University serves as the primary teaching venue for the Brighter Generation program. “Two of the STEM Center’s students recently competed in a nationwide competition for technology and innovation, showcasing the program’s capacity to nurture talent and originality,” said Mr. Fiakadu Tarko, the coordinator of the STEM Center.

November 30, 2024