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📢 Dear Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Alumni,

We warmly invite you to take part in the AASTU Alumni Engagement Survey, open from December 3rd to December 12th at 12:00 noon. Your feedback is vital in helping us strengthen alumni relations, enhance our programs, and build a lasting legacy of impact for the AASTU community.
👉 Please click the link below to complete the survey:
🔗 Survey Link: https://srvy.pro/PD97B8K
By completing this survey, you ensure that your voice and perspectives help shape future alumni initiatives. In January, the university will share a comprehensive Alumni Engagement Report featuring key findings and recommendations based on your input.

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AASTU Leading Africa’s Inclusive Digital Transformation
December 4,2025
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The Diamond Club Symposium 2025, held from December 3–5 and co-hosted by Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), highlighted Africa’s digital innovation journey. Dr. Dereje Engida, President of AASTU, emphasized that the university is honored to co-organize the symposium and remains committed to leading Africa’s technological transformation through its centers of excellence. He stressed the importance of responsible leadership, global collaboration, and inclusive innovation to ensure technology benefits all. Hosting the symposium in Addis Ababa under the theme, “Empowering Global Digital Leadership for an Inclusive Future,” reflects Ethiopia’s growing role in shaping digital governance, fostering international partnerships, and building a future-ready digital ecosystem grounded in collaboration, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

Digital Ethiopia 2030: Building Inclusive and Responsible Global Leadership
December 4,2025
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H.E. Dr. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, at The Diamond Club Symposium 2025, said digital transformation is reshaping the world and that global digital leadership is a shared responsibility to ensure technology uplifts humanity and promotes fairness. He highlighted Ethiopia’s progress through the newly endorsed Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, showing that successful digital development requires planning, inclusive policies, and empowering citizens via digital identity, infrastructure, and support for local startups. Dr. Belete emphasized four pillars of effective leadership: building digital skills, fostering local innovation, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting sustainability, urging participants to act and collaborate with nations like the Republic of Korea to create an inclusive, future-ready digital world.

Korea and Ethiopia: Shared Histories, Shared Futures in Global Digital
December 4,2025
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Professor Junseok Hwang of Seoul National University, an organizer of the symposium, emphasized that Korea and Ethiopia share a strong history of resilience, nation-building, and determination to shape their futures. He highlighted how Korea’s transformation from post-liberation hardship to global digital leadership mirrors Ethiopia’s current rise. Through the Diamond Club initiative, he stressed the need for new global frameworks that promote digital equity, scientific innovation, and shared prosperity, affirming Ethiopia’s readiness to lead with its growing digital capacity, research ecosystem, and strong universities, while reaffirming Korea’s commitment to support AI universities, digital hubs, and innovation across Africa.