Immersive technologies—virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR)—have moved from experimental pilots to core components of modern higher education. Ethiopia is joining that trajectory through UAS reform and the Erasmus+ co-funded MaDE-for-UASs project.
Why this moment matters
The skills gap between classroom theory and industrial practice remains a persistent challenge. MaDE-for-UASs answers with immersive didactics, operational centres, and a national trainer cascade.
A milestone week at Dire Dawa University
A major milestone was the Practical VR Training for University Lecturers (4–7 August 2026), hosted at Dire Dawa University and delivered with Guzo Technologies.
Dual hubs that make change durable
- MaDE-Technology Center at Dire Dawa University
- MaDE-Pedagogy Center at Kotebe University of Education
From credentials to competence
By equipping educators to cascade skills nationwide, MaDE-for-UASs ensures graduates gain practical competencies modern industry expects.
From practice floor to institutional cascade
