SMU to Host the 13th Annual Open and Distance
Learning Seminar (ODLS)
St. Mary’s University is pleased to host the 13th Annual Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Seminar, continuing its longstanding commitment to fostering innovation and advancing knowledge-sharing in the field of distance education.
For over a decade, this seminar has served as a vital forum for academics, researchers, development practitioners, and policy experts to exchange ideas and explore solutions that drive national development through research and collaboration.
This year’s seminar will feature eight research presentations by distinguished professionals from Gondar, Wolayita, Addis Ababa, and St.Mary’s University. As in previous years, all papers will be published in the official Proceedings.
The event will welcome invited guests from the Ministry of Education, representatives from academic and research institutions, university faculty, and contributing scholars.
Date: September 1, 2025 (Nehassie 26, 2017 E.C)
Venue: American Corner, Main Campus, St. Mary’s University
Organizer: St. Mary’s University
Theme: “The Future of ODL: How Policy, Pedagogy, and Digital
Transformation are Reshaping Open and Distance Learning”
Participants also have the option to attend the seminar virtually via the provided link. Click this Zoom Link
Passcode: 123456
For further information, please contact: International Relations &
Communication Office Tel: 011 558 06 16


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