🏆 THE CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN CROWNED! 🏆

What an incredible weekend! We witnessed 48 hours of pure innovation, and tonight, the judges have made their final decision.
Give it up for our BDU AI Hackathon Winners:
🥇 1ST PLACE: Team YegnaTaxi
🥈 2ND PLACE: Team NovaRise
🥉 3RD PLACE: Team AlphaX

❇️A massive shout-out to Team NovaRise for an extraordinary performance—they didn't just take home 2nd Place, but achieved a Double Win by also securing the top spot in the EdTech category! This double victory highlights their incredible ability to merge technical AI skill with deep, impactful problem-solving.

To every single student who participated: Thank you for your commitment. You proved that the Faculty of Computing isn't just about classes; it's about building real solutions. Whether you won a prize or not, you now have a project, a team, and the experience of a lifetime.

🤝 Our Partners in Innovation
This event would not have been possible without the visionary support of our partners. We extend our deepest gratitude to Askuala Link, Alyah Software, CCTech, and EthioDen. Your belief in student potential and your commitment to incubating bold ideas are what make the tech ecosystem at BiT thrive. Special thanks as well to BERNOS TECHNOLOGIES and Dazl for their invaluable contributions to the participants' journey.
FCA – Empowering the Future. 🚀💻
@computingfca

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🛡️ Level Up Your Career in Cybersecurity!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the ISC2 Cybersecurity Training, hosted in collaboration with KG Cyber Consulting. 🔒

Whether you're looking to pivot careers or sharpen your technical edge, this program is designed to deliver results:

• 🚀 Build In-Demand Skills: Master the essentials of the modern threat landscape.
• 👨‍🏫 Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from seasoned industry professionals.
• 📜 Recognized Certification: Boost your resume with a credential that matters.
• ⏳ Fast-Track Success: Complete the full program in just 8 weeks.
✨ Your future in tech starts here. Secure your spot today!


🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/RonvwvBuyZeFLJtFA

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Hey everyone 👋

BNMIL (Blue Nile Machine Intelligence Lab)🚀🇪🇹

A student-led AI & Machine Learning community at Bahir Dar University for anyone passionate about AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

We’re building a strong learning environment through:
• Guest talks & podcast sessions 🎙
• Hands-on workshops (Google Colab, Kaggle, C++)
• Content creation on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram
• Real discussions, collaboration, and student growth 💡

What you get by joining BNMIL:
• Practical AI/ML & Data Science skills 📚
• Networking with students and professionals 🤝
• Exposure to real projects, workshops & hackathons 🚀
• Access to guest talks and industry sessions 🎤
• Portfolio and CV-building experience 📜

This is more than a community — it’s a movement shaping Ethiopia’s next generation of AI builders 🇪🇹

If you’re not part of BNMIL yet, join now 👇
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💙 Share this with anyone interested in AI, ML, and Data Science

Hurry up people
Registration closes today at 6PM

📢 CyferX ISC2 CC Training – Important Notice

Students who have registered for the CyferX ISC2 CC Training Program are required to send their email address via DM to this account. @Zion_R1

✅ If you have already replied to the email with your Telegram handle, you do NOT need to send anything again.

❗️ If you have NOT replied yet, you must send your email via DM.

⚠️ This step is mandatory. Failure to complete it will result in us moving forward without you.

Please complete this as soon as possible.

GRAND UNIVERSITY CTF – OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Bahir Dar University is hosting a 24-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, bringing together participants to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges in a focused and competitive environment.

🗓 Date: April 25–26, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: NDD 2, Bahir Dar University

The competition is open to anyone from any department with an interest in cybersecurity. Participants will work through challenges in areas such as web security, reverse engineering, cryptography, and digital forensics. It is designed to test technical ability, problem-solving skills, and teamwork under time pressure.

👥 Team Requirement:

Maximum of 3 members per team

📝 Registration Process:

Register: https://app.ctfzone.com/
Create a team
On-site registration will also be available at the venue

🚀 WISECODERS Hackathon is coming!

Get ready for an intense 24-hour experience of building, learning, and pushing your limits.

🗓 Starts: Friday at 10 PM
⏳ Duration: 24 Hours

This is your chance to challenge yourself, connect with other passionate girls in tech, and create something real.

👩‍💻 This hackathon is exclusively for girls.

⚠️ Important:
• Only the first 50 participants will be selected
• Registration is first come, first serve — don’t wait
• You’ll register individually, and teams will be formed at the hackathon

Stay tuned… more details are coming soon 👀

#WISECODERS #GirlsInTech #WomenWhoCode #Hackathon #TechCommunity #BuildAndLearn #WomenInSTEM https://t.me/WiSE_STEAM

MetaCodz Podcast – Round 4 is HERE!

Heyy MetaCodz fam!
We’re back again with another powerful live session—and this one is special!

🎤 Live Podcast with Ermias Antigegn
💻 Full-Stack Engineer at Alyah Software

🗓 Sunday (May 03)
🕒 9:00 PM (3:00 LT)
📍 Platform: Telegram Live

Get ready for real-world insights, practical tech experience, and inspiring conversations straight from the field.

Whether you're a beginner or already in tech, this session will give you something valuable to take away.

✨ Join us on Telegram/LinkedIn
✨ Don’t miss out!
✨ Let’s learn, connect, and grow together

Let’s make this session unforgettable, fam!

#MetaCodzPodcast #LiveTalk #TechCommunity #FullStack #StayTuned #MetaCodz

🚨 INSA Cyber Talent Challenge 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🔥

Hey MetaCodz fam! 👨‍💻✨

If you’re passionate about Cybersecurity, Software Development, Aerospace, Embedded Systems, or Emerging Technologies — this is a huge opportunity for you! 🚀

INSA Summer Camp 2026 – Cyber Talent Challenge
🎯 Who Can Apply?
✔️ Anyone aged 11+
✔️ Passionate and talented in technology fields
✔️ Ready to learn new skills and work on practical projects

Summer Camp Locations:
• Addis Ababa Science & Technology University
• Bahir Dar University
• Haramaya University
• Jimma University
• Debre Berhan University
• Wolaita Sodo University

⏰ Registration Deadline: May 17

⚠️ Important Notice:
Fully AI-generated responses in the application form are NOT allowed.

Benefits for Participants:
✨ Internship & job opportunities at INSA
✨ Startup and innovation opportunities
✨ Training & career development opportunities

👉 Register Now: https://ctc.insa.gov.et/registration

✨ Join us on Telegram/LinkedIn

💜 Learn. Build. Grow.

#INSA #CyberTalentChallenge #MetaCodz #CyberSecurity #TechOpportunity

Hello everyone,

I'm Nesredin Hassen, a third-year medical student at Bahir Dar University.

I have been nominated for Best Academic & Research Content at the LinkedIn Changemaker Awards Ethiopia. What makes this special? I am the only undergraduate student on the nominee list.

I would greatly appreciate your support. Voting takes less than two minutes – you only need an email address.

Vote for me here:

🔗 https://changemakeraward.com/share/id-mo1wb6if-lalf4ycg0.html

🛑 Voting closes: Sunday, May 24, at 4:00 PM.