Woldia University is proud to announce that its joint proposal with the University of Padua (Italy), “Digital and AI-supported ELT,” has been officially selected for funding under the prestigious Shaping a World-Class University Initiative. ๐ฎ๐น๐ค๐ช๐น
Our project was ranked #1 among all submitted proposals, a remarkable recognition of the strength of the partnership and our shared commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and international collaboration.
Aligned with the University of Padua’s Africa Strategy 2026โ2028, the initiative will advance:
๐ AI-supported English Language Teaching (ELT) research and innovation
๐ฌ Joint research, doctoral co-supervision, and staff & student mobility
๐๐Capacity-building, virtual seminars, workshops, and policy dialogue
This achievement marks another important step in the internationalization of Woldia University’s PhD Programme in ELT and opens new opportunities for impactful research and global academic engagement.
Woldia University sincerely appreciates Prof. Viviana Gaballo (University of Padua) for her outstanding leadership and collaboration, Dr. Abdurahman Ahmed Endris, Associate Professor of TEFL in Woldia University for initiating and leading the partnership, and Mr. Mohammed Yimer Tegegne, Coordinator for Academic Affairs, Internationalization and Partnerships for his invaluable institutional support in advancing this strategic initiative.
Together, Woldia University and the University of Padua are building a sustainable partnership that will foster innovation, research excellence, and global academic opportunities for the benefit of both institutions and the wider educational community.
