The Nile Executive Leadership Academy (NELA) at Bahir Dar University has successfully concluded its "Presidential Young Leadership Training Program (PYLT-P 2026): Summer Leadership Camp," held from July 8 to July 27, 2026. The program brought together selected Student Union Presidents from 10 Ethiopian universities, including Addis Ababa University, and concluded with a colorful graduation ceremony. 

Bahir Dar University has honored Emeritus Professor Mohammed Salih with a prestigious recognition award in appreciation of his outstanding service and enduring contribution as a lecturer, researcher, and doctoral supervisor in the University's PhD Program in Political Science and International Studies.

The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) donated learning materials to Bahir Dar University with the support of the Finnish Universities Union (SYL). The donation included audio recording devices, computers, and desks.

Bahir Dar University has signed a landmark agreement worth over 1 billion Birr to establish a comprehensive partnership in leather processing, footwear design, leather goods manufacturing, capacity building, research, and industry linkage.

Bahir Dar University's Department of Mathematics, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement, has launched the 13th BDU Maths Camp for Grade 9 and 10 students under the theme “Learn Mathematics Through Fun.” The camp aims to build students' interest in mathematics through creative activities such as games and puzzles while encouraging collaboration and academic aspiration.

Bahir Dar University Hosts Chinese Embassy Delegation: Strategic Dialogue Charts New Course for Sino-Ethiopian Academic Partnership

Bahir Dar University held a consultative discussion with its academic staff and researchers on a newly prepared study document outlining the Program Review, Reorganization, and Organizational Restructuring Process—a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the University into a research-oriented and autonomous institution.