BiT-BDU and University of Sinnar Hold MoU Discussions to Strengthen Cooperation

[December 3, 2024 Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]

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Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University (BiT-BDU), and the University of Sinnar, Sudan, held productive discussions to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in engineering education and research. The MoU seeks to promote the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise between the two institutions to advance academic and technological innovation.

Dr. Mitiku Damitie, Acting Scientific Director of BiT, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed gratitude for their visit. He emphasized that BiT-BDU is the oldest institution in its field in Ethiopia and is accredited by ABET for its four engineering programs. He reiterated the institute’s commitment to becoming a leading research university and urged both institutions to formalize the partnership through the MoU. Following that, Prof. Abderrhman A.M. Ismeil, President of the University of Sinnar, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and underscored the mutual desire to collaborate in areas such as staff and student exchange, technician training, and joint research projects.

Mr. Temesgen Getnet, Director of Information and Strategic Communication Office, outlined the institute’s vision, mission, academic programs, and key achievements. He highlighted that BiT-BDU was inaugurated on June 11, 1963, with the support of the USSR and the Imperial Government of Ethiopia. As of today, the institute comprises five faculties and one school, offering various postgraduate and PhD programs.

Dr. Ammar Suleiman, Academic Secretary of the University of Sinnar, provided an overview of the institution. He explained that the University of Sinnar was established in 1994 following the separation of Abuna'ama College of Agriculture and Natural Resources from Blue Nile University. He also noted that the University of Sinnar is one of the oldest universities in Sudan and has a legacy of 28 years of continuous education.

During the disccussion, BiT-BDU faculty deans presented their academic programs and research activities. The delegation from the University of Sinnar also visited BiT-BDU’s BiTec activities, engineering laboratories, and the Jan Moskov Digitized Library.

The MoU, expected to be signed soon, will formalize the strategic partnership between the two institutions, setting the stage for impactful joint initiatives in engineering education and research excellence.

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