Hawassa and Shimane Universities Renew Cooperation Agreement.

Hawassa University, one of the most established universities in Ethiopia, and Shimane University, one of the top public universities in Matsue, Japan, have recently renewed their longstanding collaboration for five more years.

The renewed agreement of cooperation entails that both universities shall cooperate in the spirit of mutual understanding to establish close friendly relations, promote the exchange of students, faculty, research, education, and academic culture.

Hawassa and Shimane universities have been closely working in collaboration especially in the areas of Medicine and health sciences over the past five years. Through the above activities, both universities endeavor to improve the educational and academic cultures of both countries, and also try to promote greater friendship and contribute to international understanding, goodwill and peace.

The renewed agreement was signed by Dr. Ayano Beraso, President of Hawassa University and OTANI Hiroki, President of Shimane University since March 30, 2024. The two sister universities are willing to continue their partnership for another five years, and that will bring very positive impact to their internationalization efforts.