The strategic collaboration aimed at fostering research and development, enhancing community engagement, and strengthening university-industry linkages and technology transfer activities.
Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 October 2025 12:07
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), in collaboration with eight partner institutions from across the globe, is conducting a major international research initiative titled “Policy Learning, Local Knowledge and Advocacy (POLKA) – Strengthening the Link between Practice and Policy for Food Production and Ecosystem Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa.”
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) and the Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) have initiated high-level officials’ discussions on August 7, 2025 at the Ethiopian Aviation University, Addis Ababa. The meeting aimed to establish a strategic partnership across various areas of specializations, leveraging their respective strengths in academic excellence and aviation industry leadership.
The central agenda revolved around identifying concrete areas for collaboration that would benefit students, faculty, and ultimately contribute to Ethiopia's burgeoning aviation sector.
Delegates from Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), including Dr. Lemi Guta Enyadene, President, and Dr. Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, Director of the Office of Internationalization and Partnership, visited Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) in Wuhan, China, on May 28, 2025, to establish a strategic partnership.
Office of Vice President for Administration and Development arranged a training for its Administration Executives and Team Leaders staff on May 22, 2025, at Borati Hall.
The Space Technology Institute (STI) of ASTU held a seminar with experts from South Korea to discuss drone projects. Dr. Silewendim Eshetu, Director of ASTU STI, discussed current practices of ASTU's drone development and challenges. Similarly, Dr. Shimelis Lemma, Dean of ASTU's College of Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering, talked about the activities of his college and possible areas of collaboration.