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Stay informed about our latest Innovation and Engagement Spotlights; Upcoming Workshops, Webinars, Conferences, Seminars, Trainings; University–Industry Linkage Under CHS; Grants and Funding Opportunities for Innovation and Engagement.
Innovation and Engagement Spotlights
Low-Cost Neonatal Phototherapy Unit
Designed, prototyped, and deployed a localized phototherapy unit using easily sourced LED arrays, currently active in three regional clinics
Improving Maternal Health Through Mobile Diagnostics
A recent Engaged Research collaboration with local health workers led to the deployment of mobile screening units, increasing early detection rates by 35% in rural communities.
Youth-Led Sanitation Innovation Initiative
Students partnered with municipal leaders to design low-cost sanitation monitoring systems, demonstrating the power of service-learning in action.
Upcoming Workshops, Webinars, Conferences, Seminars, Trainings
Mandatory Virtual Orientation: CHS Innovation & Engagement Management System
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM • Virtual Session
This session aims to ensure all Staff at the 1. School of Public Health, and 2. School of Pharmacy know how to effectively report their IE activities.
Mandatory Virtual Orientation: CHS Innovation & Engagement Management System
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM • Virtual Session
This session aims to ensure all Staff at the 1. School of Medicine, and 2. Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital know how to effectively report their IE activities.
An Introduction and Practical Guide to Community Engagement and Involvement in Global Health Research
This is a free online course on community engagement and involvement (CEI) in global health research. The aim of this course is to develop learners' understanding and knowledge of CEI, supporting their ability to plan and design ethical and impactful CEI in health research.
University–Industry Linkage Under CHS
Explore industry partnerships and collaborations by school and department.
Partner by School & Department
Select a school and department to view specific industry and partner collaborations.
Industry/ Partners
Select a school and department to view partnerships.
| Partner | Partner Type | Collaborative Service Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Public Health Institute | Government | Research & Community Health | |
| WHO Ethiopia | International Organization | Health Research & Capacity Building | |
| Ministry of Health | Government | Training & Professional Development |
Grants and Funding Opportunities for Innovation and Engagement
AAU 2019 F.Y Call for Evidence Based Community Engagement Proposals
For the upcoming 2019 fiscal year (F.Y.) AAU plan to Support 32 novel community Engagement proposals (team based or department initiated) planned to be implemented elsewhere in Ethiopia, each worth of 150,000 ETB.