Bahir Dar Institute of Technology

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT-BDU) Hosts Student Success Centers Awareness and Engagement Program November 2, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT] ============================== Yesterday, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT-BDU) hosted an awareness and engagement program to familiarize students with the opportunities, resources, and services offered by its established Student Success Centers. The program was jointly organized by the Business Incubation and Techno-entrepreneurship Center (BiTec), Career Development Center (CDC), and English Language Improvement Center (ELIC). Facilitated by Mr. Hailemariam Mulugeta (BiTec Director), the event was officially opened by Dr. Amare Kassaw, BiT Deputy Scientific Director for Academic Affairs. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the complementary roles of the three centers in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, enhancing employability, and strengthening English language proficiency. The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Sisay Geremew, BDU Vice President for Administration and Development, under the title "The Role of Student Success Centers in Advancing Entrepreneurial and Startup Development, Enhancing Employability, and Expanding Global Opportunities." Drawing on his professional experience, he reflected on the meaning of success, explained the importance of the centers, and encouraged students to actively utilize the opportunities they offer. He defined success as a combination of real-world problem solving and value creation for society. Mr. Yared Assefa, BiTec coordinator, Mr. Mulat Shitye, CDC coordinator and Tsehaynesh Mulusew, ELIC coordinator presented the centers objectives, activities, and services, encouraging students to participate and benefit from the available support. Expert Insights and Panel Discussion An engaging panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Amare Kassaw, featured three experts: Dr. Muluken Zegeye emphasized the importance of the centers in developing innovative, employable graduates through active participation and teamwork. Mr. Fanuel Almaw encouraged professional curiosity, continuous learning, effective communication, dedication, and networking as essential ingredients for success. Mr. Henok Alelign highlighted the centers' role in connecting students with industries, the private sector, and government institutions, urging them to take advantage of the support available. A Step Towards Student Success The program reinforced BiT's commitment to student-centered education and holistic graduate development. Through BiTec, CDC, and ELIC, the Institute seeks to empower students to transform ideas into innovations, develop competitive professional skills, strengthen communication abilities, and pursue local and global opportunities. The message is clear: Student success is a shared responsibility, but it begins with students taking the initiative to engage, explore, and make the most of the opportunities available to them. Information and Strategic Communication Office Facebook፡- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/

🚨 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AI for Health Hackathon 2026 🚨 Are you a BDU student and around Bahir Dar  passionate about AI, tech, or system healthcare? Join us to build practical AI integrated solutions for real clinical challenges in Ethiopia! Organized by Alyah Innovation Hub, Iceaddis & Bahir Dar university.We need developers, medical professionals, and business students to team up. 📌 Key Details: 📅 Dates: Nov 6 & 7, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) 📍 Location: BDU Institute of Technology (BiT-BiTec) 👥 Who: BDU Students 🤝 Teams: 4-6 members. (Not mandatory—apply solo and we will help you find a team!) 🌟 Special Note: Female representation is highly encouraged! 🔗 Apply Now: https://forms.gle/aZBtxN5rWmK439A89 📞 Contact: +251-928557755 Build the future of healthcare! 🚀 #AlyahInnovationHub #Iceaddis #Hackathon #AIforHealth #BDU-BiTec #HealthTech #AI

Dr. Seid Muhie Conducts Academic Discourse on Responsible Generative AI Use at Bahir Dar University November 2, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT] ============================== Dr. Seid Muhie, Technical Lead of the Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) at the University of Hamburg, Germany, conducted an academic discourse themed "Responsible use of generative AI in academic work" at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT). The high-level discussion brought together Bahir Dar University President Dr. Mengesha Ayene, vice presidents, scientific directors, faculty deans, and invited faculty members to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching, research, publication, and university administration. Laying the Groundwork for a New AI Research Center Opening the event, Dr. Amare Kassaw, Academic Affairs Deputy Scientific Director of BiT, highlighted the strategic timing of the discussion. He announced that the BiT AI Research Center will officially be established and operational in the near future, noting that discourses like this serve as vital inputs for the center's launch. Embracing the Opportunities and Addressing Gaps In his opening remarks, Bahir Dar University President Dr. Mengesha Ayene candidly noted that the institution has yet to fully exploit the vast capabilities of AI to optimize its teaching-learning processes, research, publications, and innovation projects. He described Dr. Seid’s presentation as an "eye-opener" that clearly bridges existing operational gaps and emphasized the urgent need to host continuous capacity-building programs to enhance AI literacy across the university. The Four Pillars of Responsible AI Use During his main address, Dr. Seid Muhie pointed out that Africa still faces a significant gap in AI adoption and utilization, calling for collective action to overcome this hurdle. He strongly advocated for the ethical integration of technology in academia, outlining four fundamental duties for every use of generative AI: Verify: Check the accuracy and validity of AI-generated outputs. Disclose: Transparently state when and how AI tools are used in academic tasks. Protect: Safeguard data privacy, intellectual property, and institutional security. Stay Accountable: Maintain ultimate human responsibility for the final academic work. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where university leaders and faculty members raised constructive comments and questions, receiving detailed clarifications from Dr. Seid. Information and Strategic Communication Office Facebook፡- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/

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CALLING ALL BiT STUDENTS! Bahir Dar Institute of Technology invites all students to the Students’ Success Centers’ Kickoff Program 2026/2027. Join us to learn about the services, opportunities, and support offered by BiTec/BiT-Makerspace, BiT-CDC, and BiT ELIC to help you learn, grow, and succeed! 📅 Date: November 02, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (Afternoon 8:00 LT) 📍 Venue: BiT-Washer Hall Your success journey starts here. Don't miss it! #BiT #StudentSuccess #CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Employability #BahirDarUniversity

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BiTec-BiT-BDU Launches "Design Your Venture" Training, Paving the Way for High-Impact Startup Incubation. [October 31, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT] ============================== Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT), Bahir Dar University, through its Business Incubation and Techno-Entrepreneurship Center (BiTec), officially launched the three-day “Design Your Venture” training program, bringing together participants from BDU- students, academic staff, and community innovators. The program aims to equip participants with practical entrepreneurial skills in opportunity identification, design thinking, customer validation, Lean Startup methodologies, business model development, financial planning, marketing, and investor-ready pitching. Mr. Hailemariam Mulugeta, Director of BiTec, emphasized the center’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and announced that top-performing business ideas would be considered for admission into BiTec’s structured startup incubation pipeline. During the opening ceremony, Dr. Muluken Zegeye, Deputy Scientific Director for Research and Technology Transfer at BiT–BDU, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Through this initiative, BiTec–BiT–BDU aims to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses, promote job creation, and contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development. Information and Strategic Communication Office Facebook፡- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/

PhD Dissertation Public Defense Held at BiT–BDU [October 21, 2026 / Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT] ============================== Mr. Meheretab Achamyelew Yigzaw successfully defended his PhD dissertation at the Faculty of Civil and Water Resource Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University (BiT-BDU). His dissertation, titled “Developing a Contextual Framework for Sustainable Commercial Building Development through Assessment of current Implementation Practices, Determinant Factors, and Stakeholder Role Effectiveness” His study focuses on evaluating current construction practices, identifying critical driving factors, and measuring how effectively stakeholders perform their roles to create a customized framework for sustainable commercial properties. The advanced research was guided by a prominent committee of national and international academic experts: Main Supervisor: Dr. Asregedew Kassa Woldesenbet (Addis Ababa University) Co-Supervisor: Dr. Asmamaw Tadege Shiferaw (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway) Dr. Solomon Melaku Belay (Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University) The public defense concludes Mr. Meheretab's rigorous doctoral program, contributing vital contextual frameworks to the field of sustainable civil engineering and commercial building development. During the session, examiners and members of the academic community engaged the candidate with rigorous questions regarding the study's research methodology, theoretical foundations, and core findings. Mr. Meheretab addressed the feedback with clear, well-structured, and scientifically grounded explanations, demonstrating an exceptional mastery of his research area. The Bahir Dar Institute of Technology extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Meheretab Achamyelew and his entire supervisory team on achieving this significant academic milestone, which contributes vital solutions to modern power distribution challenges. Information and Strategic Communication Office Facebook፡- https://www.facebook.com/bitpoly Telegram፡- https://t.me/bitpoly Website፡- https://www.bdu.edu.et/bit Twitter: - https://twitter.com/BiT_BDU LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitpoly/