About the RIRPD directorate

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Bule Hora University (BHU) Research, International Relations, and Partnership Directorate (RIRPD), established in late December 2024, aspires to facilitate the university's vision of producing graduates who actively contribute to community transformation. This vision is closely intertwined with the university's ambition to become a center of excellence in research, particularly within the critical domains of agriculture, mining, health, and the preservation and application of indigenous knowledge. It strengthens research capacity through faculty development, external funding, and a culture of excellence. By forging strategic national and international partnerships, the Directorate enhances research capabilities, facilitates exchange programs, and attracts global expertise. These networks provide access to valuable resources and enable cutting-edge research, contributing significantly to regional development. The Directorate aims to connect BHU with the world and welcomes any partnership and collaboration enquiries from the national and international partners. For further details, please do not hesitate to contact us via our institutional email address:  internationalrelations@bhu.edu.et| anteneh.fikrie@bhu.edu.et
Core Objectives for the directorate
  • Strategic Relationship Development:
    • Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships with international organizations, governments, and key stakeholders (local and global).
    • Identify and cultivate partnerships with new foreign institutions that align with the university's strategic goals.
    • Build and maintain a robust network of international contacts.
  • Partnership Management and Implementation:
    • Negotiate, manage, and evaluate partnerships, collaborations, and Memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with international entities, ensuring alignment with university priorities.
    • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of international relations and partnership initiatives, revising agreements as necessary.
    • Identify current partners and organize partnership data.
  • International Program Coordination and Support:
    • Coordinate and support international projects and initiatives, including faculty and student exchanges (mobility).
    • Provide guidance and support to staff involved in international activities.
    • Coordinate programs aligned with university priorities.
  • Enhancing University Impact and Visibility:
    • Enhance the university's international visibility and reputation through strategic partnerships and initiatives.
    • Create an environment conducive to collaborative research projects and international research collaborations.
    • Drive research, outreach, and project work that contributes to the university's international goals.
    • Enhance educational offerings, research capabilities, and community impact through international collaboration.
    • Establish a system to track student status while studying abroad.
  • Local and Global Network Development:
    • Create networks and linkage systems with Government and non-Government organizations both locally and globally.
    • Improve partnerships and collaborations with associations that align in strategies, efforts, and initiatives.