The Office of International Relations and Partnership Directorate of Debre Berhan University (DBU) successfully organized and conducted a three-day training program held from February 2–4, 2026.

On the first day of the program, Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi from the University of the Aegean held discussions with DBU’s top management, college deans, and directors of relevant offices on potential areas of academic and research collaboration. The training focused on strengthening DBUs’ internationalization, institutional partnerships, and exploring mutually beneficial opportunities.

In his opening remarks, Getnet Ashenafi (PhD), Academic Vice President of DBU, warmly welcomed Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi and expressed appreciation for her willingness to engage in discussions on collaboration and to deliver seminar and training sessions for DBU’s management, staff, and students. He emphasized that training programs play a vital role in enhancing the capacity of both staff and students.

Following the opening remarks, Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi delivered a seminar entitled “Erasmus+ and Beyond: Collaborative Opportunities.” Participants acknowledged the presentation for its informative content and noted that the proposed areas of collaboration were well aligned with DBU’s mission and strategic objectives. This was followed by an interactive discussion during which participants raised questions and exchanged ideas with the presenter.

On the subsequent days, February 3–4, 2026, Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi conducted a training session titled “Tips for Writing a Paper for Publication: What Editors Want” for DBU staff members and postgraduate students. As an Associate Editor of the prestigious Environment International journal, which has a high impact factor, Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi delivered the training by drawing not only on existing literature but also on her extensive professional and editorial experience. The program attracted participants from various colleges and diverse academic backgrounds, fostering a conducive environment for knowledge sharing and collaborative learning. Feedback from participants highlighted the relevance of the topics covered and the effectiveness of the training sessions.

In addition, Asmare Melese (PhD), President of Debre Berhan University, held discussions with Professor Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi on issues related to strengthening and sustaining the partnership between Debre Berhan University and the University of the Aegean. At the conclusion of the program, Dr. Asmare Melese expressed his appreciation to Professor Kalantzi and presented her with a letter of appreciation and commemorative gifts in recognition of her valuable contribution and to mark her stay at DBU in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.