University of Gondar hosts disability art event by talented scholars with disabilities

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar in collaboration with Dagmaros Entertainment and Events organized a disability art event in which talented scholars with disabilities participated at Maraki Campus on July 6, 2023. Dr. Asrat Atsedeweyn, President of the University of Gondar; Dr. Kassahun Tegegne, Academic Vice President of the University of Gondar; …

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Management of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Queen’s University paid a visit to the University of Gondar

The management and staff of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar welcomed Heather Aldersey (PhD), co-director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Anushka Mzinganjira, Part B manager of the Scholars Program at Queen’s University, on June 24, 2023. On the next day, the team attended a music rehearsal and poetry recital session …

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Research Dissemination and Sensitization Workshop on Assistive Technology was held at University of Gondar

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar organized a half-day research dissemination and sensitization workshop on assistive technology on May 29, 2023. The workshop brought together top management of the University of Gondar and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, multidisciplinary team of researchers and concerned heads of departments. In his welcome speech, Dr. Binyam …

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Application call for MSc in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University in Canada through MCFSP 2024

Application call for MSc in Occupational Therapy at Queens University, Canada 202 The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at UoG would like to share that it is accepting applications for the 6th round of MSc training in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University, Canada. UoG in collaboration with Queen’s University and partnering with the Mastercard Foundation …

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An International Consultative Meeting Took Place concerning the development of occupational therapy in Ethiopia

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) office at Queen’s University hosted a visit with top stakeholders from the University of Gondar and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Kingston, Canada. The purpose of this visit was to learn about the profession of occupational therapy in the Canadian context, discuss the development of occupational therapy …

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7th Cohort Induction Program for Mastercard Foundation Scholars ends in success

On March 18, 2023, the University of Gondar held an induction ceremony for the new scholars admitted to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Meet-and-greets, keynote addresses from UoG higher officials, motivational presentations, learning about the scholarship package, and many more activities were organized. The University of Gondar has been actively serving its community and nation …

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Conference Call

We are delighted to announce that the UoG/Queen’s University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is hosting an Interdisciplinary Conference on Disability and Community Based Rehabilitation on October 25 and 26, 2023, in Ethiopia. The Conference theme is Disability Inclusion: Moving from Research to Action. Please register to attend or present your work in person or virtually. …

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UoG hosts the Canadian Ambassador

The University of Gondar recently hosted a high-profile delegation from the Canadian Embassy. Among the representatives who came, H.E Stéphane Jobin, Canadian Ambassador and a  political affairs staff member of the embassy were present. The strong ties between Ethiopia and Canada first began in 1956 when Canada established a diplomatic mission in Addis Ababa. This …

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