22nd International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES22)
Hawassa University, Ethiopia
‘Ethiopia in Transition: Heritage, Innovation, and Future Pathways’
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025
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Keynote Speakers at 22ICES
Professor Zinabu Geberemariam
Professor of Fresh Water Ecology, Hawassa University
Founding President of Hawassa University
Ethiopia
Professor Belay Kassa
Professor of Agricultural Economics and Current
President of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS)
About Hawassa University
Hawassa University (HU) is the hosting university for the 22nd International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (CES22). It is one of the first-generation public universities in Ethiopia. It is located in Hawassa City, Sidama Region. Established in 1976 as Awassa College of Agriculture (ACA), it was upgraded to a full-fledged University in 2000 with the merger of Wondogenet College of Forestry and Natural Resources (Est. in 1978), and Dilla College of Teachers’ Education and Health Sciences (Est. in 1996). HU has grown significantly that now it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including agriculture, business, education, law, medicine, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The university is committed to providing quality education, conducting impactful research, and undertaking community engagement programs. With a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of the region and the country.
Hawassa City, located on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley, is about 273 km (170 miles) south of Addis Ababa. It is one of the fast-growing cities in Ethiopia and is known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community that provides an ideal setting for any important gathering.
Hawassa City Attraction Areas
Lake Hawassa
With its mountainous backdrop, Lake Hawassa is a lovely sight. You could easily spend a few pleasant hours strolling the lakeshore trail at the end of town, watching men fishing from papyrus rafts.
Tabor Mountain
Tabor Mountain is a hilltop in the middle of Hawassa City which is commonly known for hiking the place. It is also very ideal for its bird view of the entire city.
Saint Gabriel Church
St. Gabriel Church in Hawassa is a prominent Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. It is located east of the main roundabout in Hawassa. The church is known for its beauty and its role in the religious life of the community, attracting both local and tourist visitors.
Fiche Chembelala (Sidama New Year)
The Sidama peoples New Year celebration is one of the most distinguished festivities of the Sidama people and it has been registered by UNESCO.
Fish Market
Lake Hawassa’s fishermen head out inther little wooden boat in the afternoon and return in the next morning laden with tilapia and catfish. These men are amazingly skillful at gutting, scaling, skinning and flicking the eyes out of their catches.
Local Market
Visitors who enjoy shopping for authentic goods Mondays and Thursdays in Hawassa markets are well-suited. In the colorful & crowded markets, traditional pottery, dresses, bags and baskets are found in abundance.
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