Department of Biology

Department of Biology at Adigrat University, within the College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS), deals with the systematized acquisition of knowledge on living things and their environments and is involved in teaching, research, and educational outreach. It develops and delivers an effective, modern curriculum for undergraduate majors in Biology.  The Department of Biology has more than 23 well-qualified and trained teaching and non-teaching staff members performing their duties to their best capacity. Among these, 4 are on study leave in the country and abroad, attending their PhD program. Currently, the department comprises 2 PhD holders, 2 associate professors, 7 assistant professors at the MSc level, 6 master holders, and 6 technical assistants capable of running the Program in the department.  Vision

• The department aims to produce qualified and responsible citizens and develop sustainable community-based research in conservation and proper utilization of biological resources.

Mission

• The mission of the Department of Biology is to serve the community and the nation at large both in research and teaching. Educating and preparing students to contribute to the betterment of their country and signify the usefulness and reputation of the biology department in the community. We do this through a partnership of students and teachers in a unified spirit, looking forward.

Strategic Goals and Initiatives

Strategic Initiatives

• Our Department’s Strategic Initiatives lead and coordinate institutional efforts to achieve Adigrat University’s bold vision to become “…one of the most proficient, innovative, and enlightened academic and research universities.

Strategic Goals

Goal 1. Increasing Student Engagement and Promoting Student Success

• Student engagement is the foundation of student learning. When students are inspired to actively participate, they broaden their perspectives and explore their full potential. Through transformative and intentional experiences, students have the opportunity to examine new ideas, think critically, and develop essential skills. When students are fully and actively engaging, they become proud, well-rounded citizens of the University community, now and in the future.

Goal 2. Strengthen academic quality

• Create flexible learning spaces such as network discussion room
• Create a comprehensive list of skills and concepts that students should master
• Plan and Conduct analysis on education quality assurance & relevance;
• Inviting and preparing workshops for international links for scholarship
• Establish local, national, and international links and collaboration for research, community service, and training (short and long terms)
• Preparing guidelines for an academic advisory system for students
• Proposing improvement plans based on quality assessment recommendations in collaboration with instructors
• Offering updated pedagogical and other professional training to faculty members/ staff on learning-teaching quality care;
• Creating a conducive environment for External evaluators/monitors
• Arranging smart classroom and laboratory rooms

Goal 3. Enhance research and community services

• Identifying and organizing the research and community services thematic area
• Arranging directives to help nearby schools

Academic programs

The department delivers undergraduate degrees in both regular and summer programs.