- Dr. El-Minshawy: sustainable innovation starts from universities and goes to society

Assiut University witnessed, on Wednesday, April 16, the launch of the seminar "Scientific Research as a Gateway to Encourage Sustainable Innovation", which was organized by the College of Education under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Hassan Mohammed Hawail, dean of the College of Education.

The seminar was attended by Dr. Jamal Hassan Al-Sayed, vice dean for graduate studies and research, Dr. Amani Al-Sharif, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hwaida Mahmoud, Director of the training unit, and Dr. Iman Fathi Jalal, the seminar lecture.

 Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi stressed that Assiut University places scientific research and innovation at the top of its priorities, based on its belief in its pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and enhancing the academic and applied capabilities of society. He added that the University seeks to create a stimulating scientific environment that embraces creative ideas, and supports researchers and students to transform their research into practical solutions that contribute to meeting societal challenges.

The president of the university also stressed that linking scientific research with development issues is the cornerstone for building a more sustainable future, praising the efforts of the Faculty of Education in organizing the symposium, which represents an important intellectual platform for exchanging visions and promoting a culture of innovation within the university community.

 Dr. Jamal Badr reviewed some of the practical steps taken by Assiut University to transform into a fourth-generation University, pointing to the development of curricula and thinking skills, the organization of research activities that qualify graduates for the labor market, in addition to transforming academic research into practical projects that benefit the community.

Dr. Hassan Hawil stressed the importance of the role played by the University in supporting scientific research and encouraging young researchers to innovate within the vision of sustainable development. He explained that the Faculty of Education directs the efforts of researchers towards solving the problems of neighboring schools, by providing unconventional solutions focused on achieving real development goals.

For her part, Dr. Amani Al-Sharif pointed out that the university is implementing a clear plan in line with the strategies of fourth-generation universities, through updating regulations and curricula, and working to progress in international rankings.

In her lecture, Dr. Iman Fathi Jalal addressed several key topics, most notably the role of scientific research in achieving sustainable development, the mechanisms for developing research projects for students and young researchers to serve the community, in addition to the importance of investing in knowledge as a tool to achieve positive change.