Adigrat University Launches Training on IT Development, Digital Literacy, and Educational Use of Social Media.

Adigrat University has commenced a three-day training program aimed at enhancing IT development, digital literacy, and the use of social media for education. The training targets high school IT teachers from all 18 woredas of the Eastern Zone of Tigray, with two participants from each woreda, bringing the total number of trainees to 36.

This initiative is part of the University’s ongoing commitment to community service and capacity building in the post-war recovery period, supporting efforts to strengthen the education sector.

The training was officially opened on April 6, 2026, in the presence of university officials and trainees. Mr. Girmay Tadele, Director of Academic Programs, delivered the welcoming remarks, warmly greeting participants and expressing his hope for a productive and successful training. He emphasized that the program is designed to enhance professional development and modernize participants’ pedagogical approaches, encouraging active engagement throughout the sessions.

The program was officially inaugurated by Dr. Gebrekidan Tesfay, Vice President for Academic, Research, and Community Service. In his address, he welcomed the trainees and highlighted the University’s ongoing recovery and progress following the severe damage it sustained during the war. He emphasized Adigrat University’s commitment not only to recovery but also to “Building Back Better” through sustained institutional efforts and community engagement.

The training is organized by the Deliverology and Teachers Development Office and is facilitated by experts from the Departments of Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, as well as professionals from the University’s ICT Directorate.

This initiative reflects Adigrat University’s continued dedication to supporting educators and improving the quality of teaching and learning through digital innovation.