Welcome to HU Research and Collaboration Vic President
Very warm welcome to Hawassa University’s official website! The university welcomes researchers, Universities and other organizations interested to collaborate with us in the areas of research, technological innovations and community services.
Message from the Vic President
Welcome to the official website of Hawassa University! Hawassa University (HU) is a well-established public university in Ethiopia, engaged in teaching, research, and community service for the past 50 years. It was founded in 1976 as Awassa Junior College of Agriculture, initially enrolling 217 students.
In 2000, it transitioned into a comprehensive university by merging three colleges. Currently, HU ranks among the top universities in Ethiopia, with seven campuses, over 25,000 students, and over 9,600 staff members. The university aspires to be one of the top ten research universities in East Africa by 2030.
Core responsibilities of the VP President's Office
Promoting and enhancing research that focuses on knowledge and technology transfer in alignment with national priorities is one of the key mandates of public higher education institutions, as outlined in Higher Education Proclamation 1152/2019. In line with this mandate, The Office of the Vice President for Research & Collaburations is tasked with leading research projects that address the country's needs, tackle challenges, and promote overall development through technology transfer.
The specific responsibilities of the VPRC Office include:
- Developing and implementing the institution’s plans and policies related to research, technology transfer, university-industry linkage, and community service.
- Monitoring the execution of the institution’s strategies and plans for research, technology transfer, university-industry linkage, and community service.
- Ensuring that research thematic areas are identified and updated periodically.
- Making certain that research, technology transfer, university-industry linkage, and community service activities and support systems are effective.
- Enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to research, technology transfer, university-industry linkage, and community service.
6. Managing financial administration, procurement, and transportation services related to research and community service efforts of the university.
7. Creating a supportive environment for technology transfer activities and coordinating research that leads to the production of new technologies.
8. Overseeing the delivery of relevant skills training for academic staff, students, and other employees of the institution.
9. Supporting and overseeing the consultancy engagements of the institution and its members with industry or other organizations.
10. Fostering an organizational culture that supports research, technology transfer, university-industry linkages, and community service.
11. Managing the overall administration of collaborative project grants or funds designated for research, technology transfer, university-industry linkage, and community service activities.
Offices under Vice President for Research and Collaboration
Below are the roles and responsibilities of the offices and directorates within the Vice President for Research and Collaboration.
Research affairs Director
The Research Affairs Directorate serves as the central coordinating body responsible for planning, promoting, and overseeing all research activities within the university. It plays a pivotal role in fostering ...
Institutional Linkage and Technology Transfer Directorate
The
Institutional Linkage and Technology Transfer Directorate is the university’s
strategic
arm
dedicated to fostering partnerships, innovation...
Community Engagement Directorate
The
Community Engagement Directorate is responsible for promoting mutually
beneficial relationships between the institution and the wider community.
Collaborative
Projects Coordination Directorate
The Collaborative Projects Coordination Directorate is established to oversee, facilitate, and manage all partnership-based and externally funded projects within the university.
Centre for Ethiopian Rift Valley Studies (ERVR)
Ethiopian rift-valley region (ERVR) is endowed with unique features of natural resources and extensive cultural heritage. The region offers a wide-ranging opportunity for ...
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre
STEM is another work unit under Research and Technology Transfer Vice President Office. The Center performs the following activities:
Institute of Sidama Studies (ISS)
The Institute of Sidama Studies (ISS) plays a central role in generating and advancing knowledge on the Sidama people through rigorous interdisciplinary research that ...