Arba Minch University (AMU), in collaboration with the Institutional University Cooperation (IUC) project, has taken a major leap forward in digital transformation and research excellence by hosting a week-long capacity-building initiative focused on High-Performance Computing (HPC).Click here to see more photos
Held from June 16–20, 2025, under the auspices of the AMU-IUC Project’s Transversal Institutional Strengthening sub-Project 1 (TISP-1), the initiative is part of a broader effort to position AMU as a research-intensive university with advanced academic, research, and community service infrastructures.
A key highlight of the week was the workshop held on June 20, titled “Introduction to High-Performance Computing (HPC)”, led by Mr. Ernesto Perez, IT System Engineer from Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. The session, conducted in collaboration with AMU’s ICT team, brought together a cross-section of AMU’s academic community, including researchers, PhD candidates, and ICT professionals.
Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of HPC through theoretical sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. While researchers explored how HPC can accelerate complex data analysis and scientific computation, ICT staff received specialized training on system deployment, management, and maintenance—laying the groundwork for sustained institutional capacity.
The workshop also welcomed attendees from AMU-IUC’s partner institutions, including the Arba Minch Health Sciences and Teachers’ Education Colleges, further expanding the impact of the training across the university’s network.
Bayush Tesfaye, AMU-IUC Gender and Outreach Coordinator and delegate of the AMU-IUC Project Manager, emphasized the broader significance of the initiative. “A year ago, AMU-IUC received High-Performance Computing equipment generously donated by KU Leuven, Belgium. Today’s workshop represents an important step in building capacity for research and innovation,” she said. “These new capabilities will not only empower academia and researchers but also strengthen community outreach initiatives.”
Local Project Leaders of TISP-1, Alazar Baharu and Haileyesus Abera, underscored the importance of international collaboration. “This workshop marks the beginning of HPC-supported research at AMU,” they noted. “With this infrastructure, we can dramatically improve the quality of research and drive data-driven innovation—especially critical in the era of Artificial Intelligence.”
Mekwanint HaileMichael, HPC System Administrator at AMU’s ICT Directorate, echoed this enthusiasm. “The HPC infrastructure we now have is equivalent to having supercomputers on campus,” he explained. “With our new system, researchers can process large datasets in real time—this is a game-changer for AMU.”
With the launch of its HPC platform and the successful completion of these workshops, AMU is taking meaningful steps toward enhancing its research capabilities. The university aims to strengthen its role in data-driven research, innovation, and community engagement—contributing to its long-term vision of becoming a digitally empowered research university.
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