The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Adigrat University organized a workshop under the theme “Illegal Migration, Safety, GBV Prevention, and Mental Health Recovery in Post-war Eastern Tigray.”

The workshop brought together senior university leaders, religious leaders, community elders, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and distinguished guests from the local community.

The event was officially opened with a welcoming remark by the Dean of the College, Mr. Araya Debalkew. In his opening speech, he highlighted the objectives and significance of the workshop and emphasized the relevance of the discussions to the current social realities of the region.

The Director of Community Service and Technology Transfer at the University, Ms. Tsigie Assefa, expressed appreciation to the College for organizing such an important platform. She also elaborated on the practical value and contribution of the presented research papers to the community.

During the workshop, Instructor Hiwot presented on “Illegal Migration,” discussing the major causes of irregular migration and its social consequences on communities. Subsequently, Instructor Tesfay Aregawi delivered a presentation titled “Promoting Community Security and Crime Prevention,” providing an in-depth analysis of community safety and crime prevention strategies.

In addition, Instructor Mebrihit presented a research paper on “Gender-Based Violence Prevention,” offering a comprehensive explanation of approaches to preventing gender-based violence. Instructor Abera Teferi also delivered a presentation on “Mental Health Recovery,” emphasizing the importance of psychological healing and recovery in post-war contexts.

The workshop concluded with an extensive discussion and exchange of ideas among participants on the presented research findings. Directions and recommendations were proposed on priority issues that require continued attention and intervention in the future. Finally, closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Girmay Tadele, Academic Program Director of the University, who emphasized the importance of continued academic engagement and community-based interventions in addressing post-war social challenges.

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Adigrat University organized a community awareness program focused on Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR) technology, currently implemented at the Muwtsae Worki and Baryewahit condominium sites as a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment.

The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss environmental sanitation challenges and explore practical approaches to improving waste management in Adigrat.

The program featured expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, and field visits to the two operational ABR sites, providing participants with practical exposure to the technology and its benefits.

Participants included representatives from the Adigrat Municipal Office, Adigrat Town People’s Representatives, the Adigrat Water Services Office, community representatives, researchers, and professionals working in the field.

During the presentations, experts explained that ABR technology offers an energy-efficient, cost-effective, and low-maintenance system for domestic wastewater treatment, particularly in areas where centralized sewerage systems are limited. Field visits enabled participants to observe the functioning of the reactors and connect theoretical knowledge with practical implementation.

Discussions highlighted the importance of multi-sector collaboration to expand the use of decentralized wastewater treatment technologies. Community representatives shared local sanitation challenges, while municipal and water service officials explored opportunities to integrate ABR systems into urban development planning.

Speaking at the event, Associate Professor Niguse Gebru, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, emphasized that supporting the community is one of the College’s core missions. He also noted that similar awareness programs will continue to strengthen technical capacity and promote public engagement in sustainable waste management initiatives.

This initiative reflects Adigrat University’s continued commitment to connecting research with practical community solutions and promoting sustainable environmental development.

አግኣዚ አጠቃላይ 2ኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት ቤት ከዓዲግራት ዩኒቨርሲቲ ጋር በመተባበር፣ በ2018 ዓ.ም በኦንላይን የሚሰጠውን የ12ኛ ክፍል ብሔራዊ ፈተና ተማሪዎች አስቀድመው በቴክኖሎጂ አጠቃቀም ልምምድ እንዲያገኙ፣ በ2018 ዓ.ም በትምህርት ቤቱ ደረጃ የተዘጋጀው የሞዴል ፈተና በዓዲግራት ዩኒቨርሲቲ እየተሰጠ ነው።

Agazi General Secondary School, in collaboration with Adigrat University, is conducting a model examination prepared for the 2018 E.C. academic year. The initiative aims to provide Grade 12 students with practical experience in using technology before sitting for the national examination, which will be administered online in 2018 E.C. The model examination is currently being conducted at Adigrat University to help students become familiar with the online examination system and enhance their readiness.