A delegation from the University of Hargeisa (UoH) participated in the closing ceremony of the 3is Project, held at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. The delegation was led by Dr. Khalid Ahmed, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and International Partnerships, and included Mr. Mustafe Suudi, University Registrar; Mr. Abdirashid Gahnug, Director of Quality Assurance; Ms. Umalkhayr Abdi, Coordinator of the Quality Assurance Department; and Mr. Abdiqadir Rashid, University Officer.
During the visit, the University of Hargeisa delegation also met with Dr. Kassahun Tegegne, Academic Vice President at the University of Gondar. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss potential areas of collaboration and academic partnership between the two institutions, aimed at advancing higher education and research in the region.
The 3is Project—which stands for Internationalization, Inclusiveness, and Innovation in Higher Education Institutions—is a 24-month Erasmus+ Capacity Building initiative funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The project seeks to strengthen universities in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somaliland through innovative capacity-building activities that promote internationalization, inclusiveness, academic excellence, and community engagement.
The project consortium includes partner universities and institutions from Spain, Greece, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somaliland, such as the University of Girona (UdG), Panteion University (PU), Youthmakers Hub (YMH), Kenyatta University (KU), Garissa University (GU), Turkana University College (TUC), University of Gondar (UG), Debark University (DU), Puntland State University (PSU), Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA), and the University of Hargeisa (UoH).
The University of Hargeisa extends its sincere appreciation to the University of Gondar for their warm hospitality and excellent organization of the event. The closing ceremony highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to advancing higher education across the African continent.
