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On July 22, 2025, Mekelle University, in partnership with Adigrat University and international collaborators, inaugurated the REVITAL-MU-ADU Project under the theme “Revitalizing Mekelle and Adigrat Universities’ Academic Capacity Post-Conflict: Introducing Peri-Urban Agroforestry for Climate Resilience, Forest Restoration, and Women’s Livelihood Enhancement.” The launch, held at Amdina Hotel, brought together academics, development professionals, and community representatives. Dr. Haileslasie G. Mariam of the Institute of Climate and Society delivered opening remarks highlighting the project’s crucial role in supporting post-conflict recovery and addressing climate challenges in Tigray, particularly among vulnerable groups. Dr. Fana Hagos, President of Mekelle University, formally opened the workshop. Representatives from BOKU University, Dr. Hans Sanden and Dr. Hafte Mebrahten, outlined the project’s objectives: restoring academic capacity and promoting peri-urban agroforestry as a means for environmental restoration, food security, job…

The “Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa (CREATE-Green Africa)” project is inviting interested applicants for the full-time MSc studies under the respective partner universities. For More Detail  

 Welcome to MU!    We are pleased to welcome our new cohort international  PhD students  in Climate Change Research at Mekelle University, supported by the Create Green Africa project. The Institute of Climate and Society  conducted orentation and welcome reception on January 14th.  We look forward to the valuable contributions these students will bring to our vibrant academic community.✧˖° 

Mekelle, Ethiopia - A delegation from Masaryk University (Czech Republic) is currently visiting Mekelle University. The delegation, led by Professor Dr. Martin Bares, was warmly received by Mekelle University's top management, headed by President Dr. Fana Hagos. The primary focus of the meeting is to identify and expand upon opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions. Discussions highlighted the successful outcomes of past collaborations, including the E-Geo Library project, funded by the Czech-UNDP Challenge fund, and the agricultural research partnership between Mendel University and Mekelle University's College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources. Following their discussions, the delegation will tour the Gymnasium on the Main Campus and the Ayder Comprehensive Hospital. This visit signifies a continued commitment to strengthening the partnership between Masaryk University and Mekelle University and exploring new avenues…