St.Mary's University

St.Mary’s University’s Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) held its Annual Research Review on March 1, 2025 in the Syndicate Room at the Main Campus. Misganaw Solomon (PhD), Vice President for Research and International Relation welcomed all the research paper presenters and participants, emphasizing the importance of the review session. He noted that the session is one of the five key research events annually organized exclusively for the University’s academic staff. The session aimed to evaluate the research proposals submitted by St. Mary’s University’s (SMU) staff and to fund those who meet the criteria . During the event, five papers were presented, including one previously funded research project and four new proposals. The research topics ranged from urban agriculture to social and educational issues. Following the presentations, the research proposals were reviewed, and the presenters defended their works.

St Mary’s University’s 2025 Annual Research Review Session is taking place at the Syndicate Room, Main Campus.

ICT Development and Support Unit and Office of the Vice President for Research and International Relations conducted training on Digital Knowledge Management on Thursday February 27, 2025 at the Undergraduate Campus. 

The training aimed at enhancing the university's knowledge management practice through digital data archiving and management system. This is hoped to support the university's strategic move toward digitalization and enhanced institutional memory. 

Participants were introduced to technological tools which they can use to store, retrieve, and share information and work collaboratively without space, time and other restrictions. These included Microsoft Office 365, website, Linkedin, telegram, facebook, instagram, and LMS.

St. Mary's University's Human Resources Management Office organized an extensive training program focused on Basic Computer Applications and Secretarial Work. This program was designed to enhance the skills of 14 employees from various departments within the University. The training sessions were conducted in two separate batches, running from December 11, 2024, to February 24, 2025, and spanning a total of 40 hours.

The participants included administrative secretaries, file clerks, and mail workers, all of whom demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development throughout the training period. The sessions were led by W/ro Birtukan Atnaf from the Exam Administration Department.

📖✨ Session Adjourned…What a Day! 🎤📚

Today’s Gavel x Book Club session was nothing short of amazing! A full house, new faces, and incredibly engaging discussions made it a truly memorable experience. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen, from our passionate Gaveliers to our amazing Bookies!

Special congratulations to our speech givers for their powerful topics, we loved every word! 👏

Till next time! 🎙️🔥