‘‘Today, the world is facing most crucial problem of sustainable food security because it’s fast reaching 13 billion population marks, and seems to be running out of land. The dietary shift further has compounded the issue and it would need 60% more food by 2050,’’ said Dr Rogier Schulte, Leader for Translational Research on Sustainable Food Production from The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc).

Arba Minch University’s Technology Transfer Coordination Office has organized a daylong ‘Evaluation of innovational research proposals,’ at Lecture Theatre, Main Campus on December 4, 2014.The program began with Community Service Directorate’s Director, Dr Alemayehu Taye, apprising the gathering with the real aspects of multi-dimensional research in academic field.

Continuing its pursuit to become one of the best universities in Ethiopia, Arba Minch University’s Sports Academy (AMUSA) has installed two new fully-equipped Gymnasiums at the Main and Nechsar Campuses on Dec 6, 2014.Click here to see the pictures.

Patriotic fervor, love for nation’s sovereignty, cultural diversity, unity, enthusiasm and inimitable bonhomie marked the 9th celebration of Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day held at new Auditorium at Main Campus on December 8, 2014.

This BSc program in ‘Production & Metal Engineering,’ is unique as it’s in the interest of Ethiopia. We are indebted to the Ministry of Education for requesting Arba Minch University to introduce programs in metal production engineering, sugar production and textile; but we chose this one keeping in view the human resource available to us, said Institute of Technology’s Scientific Director, Dr Negash Wagesho.