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29 Apr 2025

Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the University witnessed the opening of an art exhibition entitled (The Connotations of the Symbol to express the Palestinian cause in the scenography of the theatrical performance "Naima"), by Dr. Ghada Salah al-Najjar, assistant professor and head of the decoration Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, which is organized by the faculty in the Hall (1) and lasts for two weeks.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy praised the art gallery, praising the efforts of the College in providing meaningful works of art that contribute to the development of community awareness and express national and humanitarian issues. He stressed that the university is keen to support artistic and cultural activities that contribute to improving their public taste and enhancing national belonging among students.

The exhibition comes under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Helmy Hefnawi, dean of the College of Fine Arts, and in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Abdul Hakim, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Badari, former dean of the college, Mr. Mohammed Juma, director of the art department at the General Administration for student welfare, the director of the theatrical performance, a selection of faculty members and staff of the college, and several students of the college.

Dr. Jamal Badr stressed the importance of the practical application of the theoretical study, as it shows the real impact of the study on the ground; through the results it provides that can be exploited and applied, which is reflected by the presentation of the exhibition of decoration, fashion and accessories designed by Dr. Ghada Al-Najjar, and carried out by students of the Expressive Arts Department of decoration, and students of the photography department, for the theatrical performance (Naima), which participated in the ibdaa festival organized by the Ministry of youth and sports, and the twelfth theatrical Creativity Festival at Assiut University.

Dr. Mohammed Helmy Al-Hefnawi explained that the exhibition is one of the exhibitions of promotions for faculty members of the college to the degree of Professor in the field of specialization, and aims to link the scientific study with the application, pointing out that the exhibition will be organized into a research paper, aimed at analyzing the significance of symbols in the scenography of this show, and exploring how to employ them to enhance dramatic messages, and is scheduled to be published in one of the specialized scientific journals.

Dr. Ghada al-Naggar pointed out that Naima's play is based on a famous folk epic from the Egyptian folk heritage, which was written by the poet Darwish Al-Assuiti and directed by the artist Mohamed Gomaa, director of the art department at the University. The events take place in one of the villages of Upper Egypt and combine different concepts (love, hatred, good and evil), and the conflict between them, and carry in its content symbolic dimensions and connotations expressing the current events in Gaza, Palestine, and the violations of human rights, killing and displacement of its people.

She explained that the decoration and clothing are some of the most important elements of the scenography in the theatrical performance, where the decoration succeeded in expressing the place of events and delivering specific dramatic messages, in three scenes: Hassan's house; in light beige to express purity, symbols and decorations painted on it in green to denote goodness and development, the door came to the entrance of the old house to represent the homeland, while Naima's house was executed in blue to represent hatred and conspiracy, and on the wall a symbol of the house key surrounded by chains that symbolize restrictions, and the third scene is water), which is a fence on the banks of the Nile, behind which parts of the sails of boats appear, one of which is shaped like a map of Palestine (Homeland).

She added that the clothes and accessories expressed the features of the characters, the character (Naima), the main character in the show, is costume of white, red, green, and Black; inspired by the flag of Palestine, and(Hassan) with his simple, dreamy personality wears a white robe and a distinctive Palestinian scarf to express peace and purity.

 

29 Apr 2025

The Faculty of specific education at Assiut University organized an art exhibition entitled "African engineering", Dr. Salwa Maher Ahmed Zahran, assistant professor at the Department of art 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. Yasmin Al-kahki, dean of the college.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy praised the organization of the exhibition, noting that it reflects the ability of students to employ art as an effective tool for expressing cultural identity and cultural affiliation. He stressed that these exhibitions represent a platform for creativity within the University, and reflect its keenness to discover and nurture young talents, and encourage meaningful arts that contribute to improving public taste and promoting cultural dialogue through plastic arts, as a global language that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

The exhibition was held under the supervision of Dr. Nariman Saeed, vice dean for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Hala Salah, head of the art education department, and in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Abdul Basit, vice dean for community service and environmental development, along with a number of faculty members, staff and students.

For his side, Dr. Jamal Badr explained that the exhibition is part of the promotion exhibitions for faculty members, and is a distinctive example of the intellectual and visual creativity that art can provide, pointing to the balance shown by the paintings between geometric precision and creative freedom, by presenting non-representative formations of men's and women's bodies in the African context.

Dr. Yasmin Al-kahki also explained that the exhibition's paintings followed the "geometric abstraction" style, which is one of the modern visual arts, based on two-dimensional geometric shapes such as triangles, circles, straight lines and curves, in regular and dynamic configurations without reference to elements of reality or nature.

Dr. Salwa Maher pointed out that the exhibition included ten paintings based on geometric structure and color as the main elements, rather than direct depictions of bodies or realistic scenes, which gave the works a sense of harmony, balance and accuracy. Color also played an active visual and emotional role through the use of bold and contrasting colors to create visual effects such as suggesting movement or depth, using digital graphic programs in the design and execution of paintings.

 

 

29 Apr 2025

As part of Assiut University's keenness to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity in the student community, the University witnessed the meeting of the Council of the unit for innovative projects and student creativity to follow up the work plan during the coming period, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, and members of the unit Council.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohamed Adawi, advisor to the president of the University for alumni affairs, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Ali Mohamed, professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Zeinab Abdel Hafez, assistant professor at the Faculty of Specific Education, Dr. Gamal Abdel Nasser, general supervisor of the unit, Dr. Ali Hussein, teacher at the Faculty of computers and Information, Dr. Mohamed Hussein, executive supervisor of the unit, and Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of the General Administration of student welfare. Also present were Mr. Ihab Abdel Hamid, head of the medium and small enterprises authority in Assiut, Ms. Lola Atta, managing director of the unit, and Ms. Mary Mahfouz from the Innovative Projects Unit.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that supporting student innovation and creativity is among the priorities of the University's strategy, stressing the keenness of the university administration to provide a supportive environment for distinguished student projects and linking them with the needs of society and the labor market. He also pointed out the importance of organizing competitions and training programs aimed at developing the creative abilities of students to contribute to the preparation of cadres capable of excellence and innovation.

For his side, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula explained that the meeting discussed the work that had been completed during the past period, as well as reviewing the plan of the unit. The meeting also addressed several important topics, most notably: the approval of the formation of Student Innovation and creativity teams representing the colleges, which includes a supervising faculty member, one of the employees of the Youth Welfare Department, and the secretary of the scientific committee of the college, and a proposal to launch a page on the official website of Assiut University, under the supervision of the Innovative Projects Unit and the Information Systems Center, to showcase students ' projects and their creative products, crafts, handicrafts and heritage, which they implement with their resources. He presented three student projects submitted by the Faculty of Engineering to participate in upcoming local and international competitions, including competitions to be held in England during July, and another in the new city of Alamein in August, in addition to international competitions at the Military Technical College, discussing the proposal to establish a permanent sales outlet on campus to market the products of student projects, as part of the University's support for entrepreneurial projects and innovative ideas.

This meeting comes within the efforts of the Innovative Projects Unit to enhance student participation, motivate students to be creative and turn their ideas into practical, actionable and marketable models.

29 Apr 2025

Assiut University witnessed the final conference of the Egyptian Council of Ministers simulation model in its thirteenth season, under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Madiha Darwish, general coordinator of student activities, and Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of the Youth Welfare Department.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy praised the excellence of the university students and their outstanding performance during the model, stressing that what the students presented reflects their ability to be creative and take responsibility, their deep awareness of the issues of their homeland, and their readiness to actively participate in building the future. He also stressed the University's keenness to support student activities that contribute to developing youth's political, economic, and social awareness, expressing his pride in the understanding and intellectual acumen shown by students during their simulation of government work.

For his side, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula explained that the simulation model represented a unique practical experience, through which students had the opportunity to get acquainted with the decision-making mechanisms within the government and develop their political, leadership, and administrative skills. He added that the students were divided into teams representing different ministries, during which they underwent training and supervision from specialists to enhance their ability to provide realistic and innovative solutions to community issues.

The model was implemented under the supervision of Mr. Ahmed Shaaban, director of the Department of Political Education, Mr. Ashraf Talaat, coordinator of the model, and Martin Nasser, president of the University Students ' Union. The jury included Dr. Madiha Darwish, Dr. Ahmed Nadi, and Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahim from the Faculty of Commerce.

The conference was attended by 10 teams representing different ministerial portfolios, each team consisting of three students in the roles of minister, deputy minister, and Secretary of the ministry. Each team presented a working paper that addressed the most important issues and challenges related to their ministry, with a collective discussion of the ideas and visions put forward.

The events included honoring members of the jury, employees of the political education department, Youth Welfare supervisors at colleges, as well as the president of the student union. Shields were also distributed to the winning colleges, where the Faculty of Law won first place, followed by the Faculty of Commerce in second place, then the Faculty of Physical Education in third place, in addition to presenting individual awards to the best minister, deputy minister, and Ministry secretary, and handing certificates of appreciation to all participating students.

 

 

29 Apr 2025

Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the English Language Center at the Faculty of Arts organized a ceremony honoring Dr. Hassan Abdel Shafik, the former director of the center, in recognition of his outstanding efforts and effective contributions to the development of performance at the center and enhancing the quality of educational services provided to students, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and Dr. Abeer Mohammed Raafat, supervisor of the center.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammed Abu Rahab, vice dean of the College of Arts for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh al-Banna, vice dean for graduate studies and research, Dr. Ahmed al-Mukhtar, former vice dean of the college and former director of the center, as well as a number of department heads, faculty members and staff of the college.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy praised the vital role played by the English Language Center in the development of language skills, not only for university students but also for the external community, through the specialized educational services it provides, stressing that honoring distinguished models of faculty members and the administrative apparatus reflects the University's keenness to appreciate academic and administrative giving, and encourage a culture of institutional work that contributes to raising the efficiency of performance inside and outside the University.

  Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim expressed his pride in participating in this honor, praising Dr. Hassan Abdel Shafik's advanced educational vision and administrative efficiency, which positively influenced the performance of the center and student satisfaction with its services, stressing that the university pays great attention to honoring the distinguished and stimulating creative energies within its various units.

For his part, Dr. Hassan Abdul Shafiq expressed his gratitude for this honor, stressing that the successes achieved were the fruit of teamwork and fruitful cooperation between the college administration and the center, thanking the university administration for its continuous support and creating an educational environment stimulating creativity and excellence.

28 Apr 2025

- Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr: Assiut University is an ancient medical and academic edifice that supports the advancement of the governorate

 

- Dr. El-Minshawy: the university is a major partner in achieving sustainable development and community service

 

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, hosted this morning Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, in a meeting to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the University and the governorate, support the University's community role, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030, within the University's strategy (2024-2029).

 

During the meeting, they discussed implementing a community development initiative aimed at addressing health challenges in Assiut Governorate through cooperation between Assiut University doctors, doctors of the Ministry of Health, Nursing, and pharmacists. This initiative contributes to solving the existing health crises and upgrading the level of medical services provided to citizens.

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy welcomed Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, and his accompanying delegation, expressing his pride in the close relations between the University and the governorate, and stressing Assiut University's constant keenness to deepen and expand this cooperation to serve the local community.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out that Assiut University is a major partner in achieving community development and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to its leading role in the development of the medical sector, and upgrading the academic, educational and research process alike.

 

For his part, Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, expressed his appreciation and pride for Assiut University and its active role in serving the community, praising its scientific competencies and distinguished medical facilities that represent a strong addition to Assiut Governorate.

 

The governor stressed that Assiut University has a clear footprint locally and internationally, as its graduates and professors occupy prestigious positions in many countries of the world, which reflects its scientific leadership and its role as a national and International House of expertise in various fields.

 

The meeting was attended by: Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Mina Emad, deputy governor of Assiut, Dr. Dia al-Din Abdul Hamid, captain of Assiut doctors, Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan, professor at the Faculty of engineering, Assiut University, vice president of Assiut private university for Academic Affairs, Dr. Dwaib Hussein Saber, dean of the Faculty of law and legal adviser to the president of the University, and professor Shawkat saber, secretary general of the University.

 

27 Apr 2025

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, praised the honorable performance presented by the university students during their participation in the eleventh Summit Forum of the Ideal Student competition, which was organized by Fayoum University, with the participation of (21) public, private, and private universities.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his pride in the Advanced results achieved by Assiut University students, stressing that their academic and ethical excellence reflects the continuous efforts exerted by the University in supporting its students, developing their abilities and skills, thus enhancing its leading position at the level of Egyptian universities.

 

The participation resulted in Assiut University winning second place at the level of Egyptian universities in the collective competition, in addition to the student Mohammed Abu Al Qasim, Faculty of Medicine-fifth division, winning fifth place individually among the students of participating universities.

 

The participation of the student delegation came under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Madiha Darwish, general supervisor of student activities, Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of the General Department of Youth Welfare, Ms. Umaima Ibrahim, director of the social activity Department, and Ms. Nahla Mohammed, social activity Department.

 

The student delegation included both:

Student Mohammed Abu Al-Qasim-Faculty of Medicine-Fifth Division, student Ahmed Khaled Hassan - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-third Division, student Malak Ahmed Mohammed Zia-Faculty of Commerce-Information Systems and Public Policies Program, student Nardin Najee Ajib-Faculty of Commerce - Third Division-Information Systems and public policies program.

 

27 Apr 2025

Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the activities of the Student Day at the Faculty of Medicine commenced today, Sunday, April 27. The event highlights the efforts of the faculty’s students and training doctors in various fields of scientific research, as part of the 35th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Medicine, held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare: Benefits and Challenges.” The conference is scheduled to take place on April 28–29 at Dr. Mohamed Raafat Hall in the university’s administrative building.

 

The event was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals’ Board; Dr. Amany Omar, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Huda Makhlouf, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Dr.Heba Attia, Director of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty.

 

The Student Day activities were organized under the supervision of the Scientific Committee of the 35th Annual Conference, which includes Dr.Samir Shehata, Professor of Oncology; Dr. Maha El-Khouly, Professor of Thoracic Diseases; Dr.Soheir Kassem, Professor of Internal Medicine, General Supervisor of Training Doctors and Coordinator of the Student Day; and Dr. Medhat El-Araby, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine.

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that the launch of the Student Day activities as part of the 35th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Medicine, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare: Benefits and Challenges,” reflects the University’s commitment to supporting its students in scientific research and innovation, and enabling them to keep pace with global developments in modern healthcare fields. He stressed that the University prioritizes creating an integrated educational environment that enhances students’ academic and research capabilities, opening wide horizons for creativity and excellence, and contributing to the preparation of outstanding medical cadres capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the local and international labor market.

 

For his part, Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla praised the efforts of the Faculty of Medicine and the organizing committee, noting that organizing a scientific day for students reflects the faculty’s dedication to developing their research and scientific skills. He added that choosing artificial intelligence as the conference theme demonstrates the faculty’s forward-looking vision to qualify doctors to keep pace with modern technology.

 

Dr. Alaa Attia stressed that this year's conference focuses on discussing the benefits and challenges associated with the introduction of AI technologies in healthcare, ranging from improving diagnosis and treatment, to addressing the ethical and regulatory issues associated with it.

 

Dr. Amany Omar praised the scientific and research achievements of the training doctors and their international publications, which reflects the quality of academic training at the faculty and its interest in encouraging the culture of scientific research among students.

 

Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman pointed out that the faculty is keen to provide an integrated educational environment that supports students through training workshops, specialized courses and community service projects, which contributes to qualifying them for the medical labor market and enhancing their role in society.

 

Dr. Huda Makhlouf stressed that the Student Day gave students the opportunity to present their scientific research and discuss it with a group of professors and experts, as part of the conference activities, which also addressed the benefits of artificial intelligence in the medical field, in addition to the challenges associated with its application.

 

In the same context, Dr.Soheir Kassem explained that the activities of the Student Day included various lectures from senior professors in various scientific and psychological fields, in addition to presenting theatrical performances, scientific competitions, and presenting the most important research presented and published internationally by the faculty students and training doctors.

 

The Student Day concluded with the honoring of a number of faculty members who supervised the training of training doctors, as well as the staff members who contributed to the success of the event.

 

27 Apr 2025

Within the framework of strengthening cultural and educational cooperation between Egypt and Japan, Students of the Japanese Center for Education and Research Activities at Assiut University, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, participated in a distinguished cultural evening held at the hospitality of H. E. Ambassador Fumio Iwai, ambassador of the state of Japan in Cairo. The evening witnessed the participation of delegations of students and faculty from several Egyptian universities, including the Universities of Cairo, Ain Shams, the Egyptian-Japanese University of Science and Technology in Alexandria, the Canadian university, and the Egyptian University of Science and Technology.

This participation came under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and in the presence of Dr. Dina Murad, director of the Japanese Center for Education and research activities. The event was also attended by several participating students from Assiut University, namely Ahmed Dwaib Hussein, Ashhar Ahmed Samir, Dia Hassan Saad, and Professor Asma Mahmoud Ahmed, the center's administrator.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy praised the good and fruitful relations between the University and the embassy of the state of Japan and the Japanese Foundation in Cairo, stressing the continuation of cooperation between the two sides through many joint programs such as the exchange of personnel and the organization of activities in collaboration with the Japanese embassy. Which enhances the spirit of international collaboration and strengthens friendship and understanding between the two countries.

Dr. El-Minshawy also appreciated the role of the Japanese Center for Education and Research Activities at Assiut University, which is a strong addition to the university by providing high-level education to its students, enhancing their ability to compete in various local and international fields. He pointed out that the Center organizes many meetings for faculty members and students, which aims to introduce them to scholarships and training, in addition to introducing Japanese culture.

For her side, Dr. Dina Murad explained that the evening began with a busy reception from Ambassador Fumio Iwai, who welcomed the visiting delegations to his residence, expressing his great appreciation to Assiut University and its Japanese Center, and addressed a special greeting to the participating students. She added that the evening included open dialogues between a group of Egyptian and Japanese professors and students, where they addressed various topics about Japanese culture and Customs, in addition to organizing interactive cultural competitions. The attendees were divided into six groups, each group included six students from different universities, where the most famous student Ahmed Samir, from the Faculty of Arts, Department of English at Assiut University, managed to win first place in the group.

 

27 Apr 2025

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, extends his congratulations to Dr. Noubi Mohamed Hassan Abdel Rahim, former dean of the Faculty of Engineering and vice-president of Assiut University for Academic Affairs, on winning the third place award in the Security Studies competition for the Prince Nayef award for Arab security for the year 2024, organized by the secretariat of the Council of Arab ministers of the interior in Tunisia.

 

The president of Assiut University pointed out that Dr. Nobi's victory reflects the scientific and research excellence he enjoys, and comes as a result of his outstanding research work in a study entitled: "Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in the Field of Crime Control (International Experiments – strategic plan)", which reviewed how artificial intelligence technologies can be used in the fight against crime in its various stages (before the crime, during the crime, and after the crime).

 

The study consists of 160 pages and deals with distinguished international experiences from the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it provided a deep analysis of the various applications used in those countries, and linked them to security strategic plans. The study also touched upon the prospects for the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the fight against crime, as well as the challenges facing it.

 

The study also included a proposed strategic plan that includes theses and operational and procedural initiatives, indicating the stages of implementation of the plan and its relationship with the responsible parties, and how to arrange the necessary funding to achieve the desired success.

 

It is worth mentioning that Prof. Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan has already won the second place award for this award in 2018 for his study entitled: "A tripartite system to combat cybercrimes".

 

Dr. El-Minshawy confirms that this victory reflects the outstanding scientific and research capabilities of Assiut University, contributes to strengthening its position on the scientific and regional arena, and reflects the efforts exerted in the field of scientific research and academic development.

26 Apr 2025

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, participated in the regular meeting of the Supreme Council of universities, which was held on Saturday at the headquarters of Hurghada University, chaired by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, and in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Rifaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of universities, university presidents and council members.

 

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the council discussed during its meeting a number of important topics, including following up on the ongoing preparations for the end-of-the-second semester exams for the current academic year, as well as emphasizing the early readiness for coordinating university admissions for the academic year 2025. The meeting also discussed the reports of several committees concerned with the development of the university education system.

 

The council congratulated His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the president of the Republic, the armed forces, and the Egyptian people on the occasion of the celebration of the forty-third anniversary of the liberation of Sinai. The council also expressed its thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for his great support to the higher education system in Sinai, which has witnessed a great renaissance over the past ten years with a total investment of 23 billion pounds in the establishment of public, private and technological universities, which contributes to meeting the development needs in Sinai.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, stressed the importance of the readiness of universities and institutes for the end-of-year exams, with the need to announce the schedules early to ensure the organization of the exams, and the regular attendance of faculty members, the auxiliary body and administrative staff throughout the exam period to ensure its orderly conduct.

 

Dr. Ayman Ashour also stressed the need to intensify awareness-raising efforts to familiarize students with the challenges facing Egyptian national security, through organizing seminars and hosting influential national figures, in order to enhance students ' awareness.

 

In another context, Dr. Ayman Ashour pointed out the need to activate the "Tamkeen" initiative to support students of determination, highlight their talents and abilities, and work to fully integrate them into the university community, announcing the establishment of a central unit at the Ministry of higher education to coordinate with universities in this file.

 

The minister also stressed the importance of enhancing efforts to attract international students to study at Egyptian universities, pointing out that the ministry is implementing an ambitious plan to confirm Egypt's leadership as a distinguished regional and international educational destination, taking advantage of the distinguished human and scientific potentials possessed by Egyptian universities.

 

During the meeting, the council reviewed a report on the activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research during April, in addition to a presentation made by Dr. Rasha Sharaf, secretary general of the Education Development Fund under the presidency of the Council of ministers, addressing the Cisco academic courses, training programs available to students, mechanisms to enhance cooperation between the fund and universities within the "Be Ready" initiative, in addition to reviewing the scientific disciplines required for the global labor market.

 

The council also listened to a presentation by Dr. Omar Salem, director of the Electronic and Knowledge Services Center at the Supreme Council of Universities, on the electronic platform for community service and environmental development, and its role in recording the achievements of universities in this field, as well as alliances between universities and civil society and industrial institutions, and presented plans for universities in this sector.

 

26 Apr 2025

The General Administration of Talent Development and the General Administration of Libraries at Assiut University, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the university, organized an introductory meeting entitled "The Science of Statistical Analysis using the SPSS program", in the discussion Hall of the administrative building, under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for graduate studies and research, and professor Shawkat saber, secretary general of the University.

Dr. Ahmed El-Manshawi explained that organizing the meeting comes within the framework of the University's endeavor to raise the efficiency of university library staff and provide them with modern skills in data analysis. This supports the University's orientation toward digital transformation and enhances the role of libraries as an essential tributary in the educational and research process.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Osama al-Sayed, assistant secretary general of the University, Mr. Abdulkader Mehran, head of the Central Department of Human Resources, Dr. Mohammed Badri Anwar, Director General of libraries, and Mr. Khaled Omran, Director General of talent management and development, in addition to the participation of about 46 trainees from library staff.

Dr. Jamal Badr stressed that the SPSS program is an important tool for developing university library services. By analyzing usage data, measuring performance, and understanding the needs of beneficiaries, the program contributes to improving the quality of services and making decisions based on accurate data.

Mr. Shawkat Saber pointed out the importance of enhancing the capabilities of library staff in dealing with modern technological developments, to support the University's efforts in developing the educational process, wishing the trainees to take full advantage of the topics of the meeting.

The meeting was presented by Dr. Zainhum Fikri Jaheen, professor at the Faculty of Science and vice chairman of the board of Directors of the Public Services Center for Scientific Theses and research and supervisor of the statistical analysis unit, where he discussed the basics of Statistics and data analysis using the SPSS program.

 

26 Apr 2025

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, announced that the University team won the third place in the finals of the volleyball tournament (students), within the activities of the Fifty-second edition of the martyr Rifai course, hosted by Alexandria University during the period from April 19 to 23, 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, and Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of youth and sports, and under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Kamel Mahdi, secretary general of the Egyptian sports federation for universities.

The participation of Assiut University came under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Madiha Darwish, general supervisor of student activities at the University, Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of the General Department of Youth Welfare, Mr. Ihab Ramadan, director of the sports activity Department, Captain Tarek Mohammed Abdullah, team coach, and Mr. Jamal Hassan Rajab, from the sports activity Department.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy congratulated the participating team, praising the honorable performance provided by the students during the championship, stressing that this achievement reflects the spirit of commitment and determination of the university students, and embodies the results of continuous support and interest in student activities.

The president of Assiut University also stressed the University's keenness to support its students and encourage them to actively participate in various national events, believing in the importance of building an integrated personality for students that combines academic and athletic excellence.

For his side, Dr. Ahmed a
Abdulmoula explained that the University's participation in the al-Rifai martyr course comes within its orientation to promote sports spirit and honest competition among students of Egyptian universities, pointing out that the Championship represents an important platform for discovering sports talents, sponsoring and supporting them

25 Apr 2025

- Dr. El-Minshawy appreciates the efforts of the management of the new university club and the tangible development achieved recently

 

- The president of Assiut University announces the opening of the reservation door for summer units at Assiut University Village on the north coast

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and chairman of the board of Directors of the new university club, chaired yesterday evening, Thursday, April 24, the meeting of the club's Board of directors. The meeting was held to follow up on the ongoing development work and discuss a number of topics related to the club's future plan. In addition, the agenda of activities scheduled to be implemented during the summer vacation was discussed.

 

The meeting was attended by the members of the board of directors, namely: Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice chairman of the board of Directors, Dr. Amr Sayed, Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and general coordinator of student activities, Dr. Alaa Attiyah, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Dwaib Saber, dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Shorouk Jamal, Dr. Amal Hassan, Mr. Abdul Hadi Hassan, financial director of the club, and Mr. Mohammed Jaber, managing director.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his appreciation for the efforts exerted by the club's management in developing and improving the level of services provided to members, appreciating the concrete development work completed over the past period.

 

The president of Assiut University stressed that the university pays great attention to the new university club, as a distinctive outlet for faculty members, employees, and their families, pointing out that the meeting comes within the framework of following up on the development work, and keenness to provide various social, cultural and recreational activities during the summer, which contributes to strengthening ties and communication between members of the university community.

 

The meeting also discussed several administrative and service files aimed at raising the efficiency of the work system within the club and reviewed the activity report during the period from January 1 to March 31, 2025. The mechanisms of accelerating the ongoing development works in the vicinity of the mosque were also discussed, and guidance was given to quickly purchase the necessary supplies, including fans and furnishings for the club's garden.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy announced the opening of the reservation door for the summer units at Assiut University Village on the north coast, for club members.

 

After the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, accompanied by the members of the club's Board of directors, conducted an inspection tour to follow up on the development and renovation works taking place in the club's facilities, and was also keen to meet with several club patrons to check the level of services provided and listen to their suggestions.

 

24 Apr 2025

As part of its keenness to promote the spirit of brotherhood and national unity, Assiut University, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, the president of the University, participated in the presentation of the duty of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, the pope of the Catholic Church, in the "heavenly" Hall of the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese of Assiut.

On behalf of Assiut University, Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoula, vice president for education and student affairs, offered his condolences during his visit to the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese, where he was received by His Eminence Anba Daniel Lotfi, the Coptic Catholic Archbishop of Assiut, and several fathers, priests, monks, and nuns.

The ceremony was attended by Major General Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, Dr. Mina Emad, Deputy Governor, Dr. Marwa Kadwani, rapporteur of the National Council for women in Assiut, Dr. Ahmed Sharit, undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance in Assiut, as well as a number of faculty members and administrative leaders at the University, and leaders of Assiut Governorate from various sectors.

Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi, president of the University, expressed his sincere condolences and sincere condolences to the people of Egypt and to the Coptic Catholic brothers in this great affliction, stressing that Pope Francis was a global symbol of peace and tolerance, and devoted his life to promoting interreligious dialogue and spreading the values of love and cooperation between peoples.

  Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla praised the leading role played by Pope Francis in promoting the values of justice and mercy, stressing that his legacy will remain alive in the hearts of people.

At the end of the meeting, His Eminence Bishop Daniel expressed his gratitude for this kind humanitarian gesture, praising the spirit of love and brotherhood that unites the Sons of the homeland, stressing the depth of relations linking the various spectrums of Egyptian society.

 

23 Apr 2025

- Dr. El-Minshawy congratulates His Excellency President Al-Sisi on the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai and praises the sacrifices of the heroes of the Fatherland

 

- The president of Assiut University directs to prepare for the end-of-year exams and provides a disciplined university environment for students

 

- Assiut University Council commends the Prime Minister's visit to Assiut Governorate and the state's efforts in the development of Upper Egypt

 

- The council appreciates the training program for employees of Assiut University in governance and anti-corruption in cooperation with the National Academy and the Administrative Control Authority

 

- Approval of several cooperation protocols and memorandums of understanding between the faculties of the University and other universities

 

- The council commends the achievements of the development of the South Egypt Institute of Oncology, the opening of magnetic resonance and interventional radiology units, and a comprehensive renovation of the special treatment Department 

 

- Praising the signing of three cooperation protocols between Assiut University and the Egyptian Space Agency to support scientific research and the development of space applications

 

- The council appreciates the participation of the president of Assiut University in the Egyptian-French higher education forum and stresses the importance of strengthening international academic cooperation.

 

  The Council of Assiut University, chaired by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, held its monthly meeting today, Wednesday, April 23 in the presence of Vice-rectors of the university, deans of faculties, and the Secretary General of the university; to discuss several topics related to the educational, research and service process. 

 

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy extended his sincere congratulations, appreciation, and pride to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, president of the Republic, and to all the great Egyptian people on the occasion of the anniversary of the Sinai Liberation Day, that precious national anniversary that we all cherish, in which we evoke the sacrifices of the men of our valiant armed forces and their determination to recover a dear part of the soil of this dear homeland.

 

The president of Assiut University stressed that this immortal occasion is the culmination of a long march of struggle, as the Great Crossing in October 1973 culminated in the victory of the Egyptian army over the Israeli occupation forces, and the last soldier of the occupation forces came out on April 25, 1982, to raise the Egyptian flag high over the Sinai Peninsula, announcing the restoration of the Egyptian land in a majestic scene that embodied the victory of the National will, Egyptian politics and diplomacy alongside the glorious military victory.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy also congratulated the members of the University Council, faculty members, members of the administrative apparatus, students, and employees at the University and in various state institutions on the occasion of Labor Day, which we celebrate on the first of May, stressing our appreciation for every hand that works and contributes its effort to advance development and serve our beloved homeland.

 

 The president of Assiut University stressed the importance of the next stage in the course of the academic year, during which we are preparing for the start of the end-of-the-second semester exams at various faculties of the University, which requires more effort and discipline from all departments, faculty members, their assistants, and employees to ensure the conduct of exams in an orderly and calm atmosphere.

 

In this context, Dr. El-Minshawy called on the deans of the colleges to provide the appropriate environment within the committees to help students focus, while emphasizing calm and discipline, and full commitment to the standards of the exam paper in terms of form and content, to achieve justice among students and reflect the true level of each of them, wishing everyone success.

 

The council reviewed the latest activities and notable events during April, most notably: the reception of Dr. El-Minshawy to the prime minister during his visit to Assiut and praising the efforts of the state in the development of Upper Egypt, the opening of the second phase of the training program for employees at Assiut University, the launch of the fourth edition of the advanced laparoscopic surgeons workshop at the South Egypt Institute of Oncology, the opening of major development works for the South Egypt Institute of Oncology in Assiut at a cost exceeding 28 million pounds, and the signing of three protocols of cooperation with the Egyptian Space Agency to support scientific research and Space Applications.

 

The council praised the reception of film critic Emad Yousry during his participation in the introductory meeting at the Media Egypt Summit for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the reception of the dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Turkey's Hadji Bektash Veli University to discuss academic and research cooperation, and the military adviser to the governorate of Assiut with the launch of the first national education courses for Assiut University students

 

The council appreciated Dr. Elk-Minshawy’s participation in the Egyptian-French higher education forum, in the discussion session held on the sidelines of the forum's activities on academic and academic cooperation, as well as participation in the activities of the second international conference on technological education, and in the activities of Assiut Governorate celebrating its national day.

 

The council approved the financial regulations of the Student Activities Center at the Faculty of Dentistry.

 

The council approved the amendment of the internal regulations of the Faculty of education on granting students the degree of Doctor of philosophy in education.

 

 The council approved the appointment of several professors, assistant professors, and teachers at various faculties of the University, and the adoption of regulations governing the educational process of the University's faculties.

 

23 Apr 2025

- Dr. El-Minshawy praises the student projects, stressing that they are the embodiment of creativity and keep up with the market

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, opened the first engineering recruitment forum on Wednesday, April 23, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul-Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for graduate studies and research.

 

The forum will be held under the supervision of Dr. Khaled Salah, dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed Safwat, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Zainab Ibrahim, coordinator of the forum, and in the presence of Engineer Mohammed Ramadan, member of the Council of the Assiut sub-syndicate of engineers, Dean Ayman Ayad, director of the branch of the Information Technology Institute in Assiut, and Mr. Ihab Abdul Hamid, head of the small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in Assiut, as well as leaders and representatives of participating recruiters, and a large number of students and graduates.

 

In his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the organization of this forum comes as an extension of the University's approach to holding employment forums aimed at supporting young people and facilitating their transition from study to the labor market by identifying their needs and providing training and employment opportunities in line with them.

 

He added that Assiut University, as part of its strategy, sets itself the task of preparing cadres capable of innovation and competition and providing knowledge to contribute to building the nation and achieving the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy praised the student projects presented within the activities of the forum, stressing that they embody the creativity and innovation abilities of university students, and reflect the extent to which these projects are related to the actual market needs. He also welcomed the recruitment institutions, companies, and engineering bodies participating in the job fair held within the forum.

 

The president of the university also praised the specialized seminars and workshops included in the forum on the topics of freelance engineering work in the era of Informatics, financing opportunities, and support for entrepreneurial projects, stressing the importance of these axes in light of the accelerated digital transformations and the growth of entrepreneurship fields, which opens new horizons for young people.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy praised the pivotal role played by the Union of Engineers in supporting employment and professional practice, through training and qualification programs that raise the efficiency of engineers and facilitate their involvement in the labor market.

 

For his side, Dr. Khaled Salah, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, pointed out that the forum comes within the framework of the University and the college's plan to strengthen the link between graduates and the labor market, and to create a stimulating environment for creativity, praising the effective cooperation between the various sectors of the college and its units in order to organize this event.

 

He stressed that the forum is a model of institutional integration, as it was organized by the education and students sector, the community service and environmental development sector, the alumni follow-up unit, the student training unit, the quality assurance unit, and the College Students ' Union, in addition to the academic departments and the administrative apparatus, to provide direct job opportunities and training grants, and strengthen relations with community recruitment and training bodies. He thanked the university administration, headed by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, for its constant support of the college's activities.

 

The job fair accompanying the forum is attended by 21 job agencies, which offer a variety of job opportunities and engineering training scholarships, in addition to some jobs in support of the engineering sector.

 

The forum also witnessed an exhibition of outstanding student graduation projects, which included: a robot for cleaning factories, another for cleaning water bodies, a nurse robot, a rescue robot, a three-dimensional concrete printing machine, a smart wheelchair capable of climbing stairs, a device for remote irrigation of agricultural lands, a unit for desalinating seawater using solar energy, a project to convert plastic waste into industrial products through plastic injection, a dual communication system in Sign Language, along with several other engineering innovations.

 

The forum was attended by Engineer Mohammed Ramadan, who spoke about the role of the engineers ' union in supporting employment and professional practice, Dean Ayman Ayad, who spoke about engineering work under the information revolution, and Professor Ihab Abdul Hamid about mechanisms and opportunities for financing and supporting small and medium-sized projects.

 

The opening events concluded with honoring the leaders of Assiut University, the speakers at the forum, the institutions and companies participating in the employment fair, the members of the organizing committee, and the Students ' Union of the Faculty of Engineering.

 

23 Apr 2025

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, chaired this Wednesday evening, April 23, the meeting of the selection committee of candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of nursing, within the framework of the University's keenness to apply institutional and professional efficiency standards in the selection of academic leaders.

 

The committee included an elite group of faculty members from inside and outside the University, headed by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, and the membership of: Dr. Mohammed Abdul Azim Talab, former vice dean of the Faculty of Commerce for graduate studies and research and director of the Strategic Planning Unit at Assiut University, Dr. Hassan Abdul Latif Abu Al-Ula, professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University and former vice president of the New Valley University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Awatef Abdel Razek Mohammed, from Minya University, and Dr. Hala Ramzi Youssef, former vice dean of the Faculty of Nursing for graduate studies and research.

 

The final list of candidates for the position of Dean of the College of nursing included: Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed Ali, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Nahed Shawkat Abu Al-Majd Abdul-Aal, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for community service and environmental development.

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University is committed to achieving the standards of institutional excellence, to reach a distinguished and sustainable level of performance that supports the implementation of the University's strategy and enhances the quality and efficiency of academic and administrative work. He added that the committee relied on objective bases in the evaluation, by studying the curriculum vitae of each candidate, and discussing their future plans for the development of the College in the fields of education, scientific research and community service.

 

The committee also reviewed the presentations made by the two candidates, which included their comprehensive vision for developing academic and administrative performance within the College, in line with the requirements of the next stage.

 

23 Apr 2025

Assiut University witnessed, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the launch of the "labor market penetration" program, which is being held under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of social solidarity, and Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi, president of Assiut University, as part of the state's efforts to empower young people and qualify them for the labor market. The program will continue until April 29, in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Al-Aqbi, Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity for Strategic Communication and Media Affairs and supervisor of social solidarity units at universities.

 

The program is being held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Alim, vice president of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Mr. Ahmed Al Mansouri, coordinator of the social solidarity unit at the University, and the organization of the social solidarity unit at Assiut University, in cooperation with Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and Edge Education, with the participation of a selection of faculty members, administrative leaders, leaders of civil society institutions, and a large gathering of students and graduates.

 

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the launch of the program reflects the state's keenness to support and empower young people through an effective partnership between the ministries of higher education and social solidarity. He added that the program is a practical model for linking education with the labor market, and aims to train students and graduates on the specialized skills required in the labor market, through various training workshops, in addition to organizing a job fair that provides actual job opportunities.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy added that the university places as its top priority the preparation of a graduate capable of competing in the local and regional labor market, through the adoption of such development initiatives that contribute to the rehabilitation of young people and give them the necessary tools to succeed in their professional paths.

 

For his side, Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla welcomed the holding of the program at Assiut University, noting the full support provided by the university to training and rehabilitation programs that help young people to engage in the labor market, especially in light of the rapid digital transformation and the expansion of the use of artificial intelligence tools, which requires young people to develop their technical, communication and marketing skills.

 

Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim also stressed the importance of the program in serving the Egyptian youth segment, which represents about 60% of the Egyptian population, praising the efforts of the social solidarity unit at Assiut University in various fields including social protection, economic development, business incubators, and community awareness of pivotal issues such as volunteering and women's empowerment.

 

Dr. Mohammed Al-uqbi expressed his appreciation for the good organization of Assiut University for the program, and the warm welcome it gave to the participants, explaining that the program includes specialized trainings in multiple fields, including digital marketing, e-commerce, banking and the financial sector, fintech, Human Resources (HR & Talent Acquisition), business development, and content creation (Content creation).

 

Mr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri pointed out that the training is carried out by a group of experts, including Engineer Ahmed Rashad, founder of the business platform in Arabic, Dr. Emad Qatara, an expert in the banking sector, Dr. Yahya Othman, an expert in digital marketing, Mr. Ahmed Magrabi, an expert in e-commerce, Mr. Mohammed Al-cloth, a specialist in financial technology, Ms. Siham Rafat, an expert in talent acquisition; Ms. Rania Magdy, a specialist in the commercial sector, Ms. Zeinab Reda, specialized in the development of interfaces, Ms. Alia Ali, expert content strategist

 

  The program lasts for a whole week, interspersed with training sessions and interactive workshops, and concludes with a job fair to provide real job opportunities for participants.

 

23 Apr 2025

Dr. El-Minshawy: a scientific achievement that reflects the University's efforts in supporting scientific research and international publishing

 

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, announced the accession of the journal "Studies in Childhood and Education", issued by the Faculty of Education for early childhood, to the digital database "Marfa", considering this inclusion a qualitative step and an important achievement that reflects the University's continuous commitment to support outstanding scientific publishing, in a way that enhances the development of the research system and contributes to raising the University's status in international rankings.

 

Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out that this success comes as a culmination of the magazine's keenness to adhere to the standards of sober Scientific Publishing, which contributes to raising the academic reputation of the University, and increases the presence of its research at the local and Arab levels.

 

The president of Assiut University congratulated the editorial family of the journal, praising their sincere and distinguished efforts that resulted in this achievement, stressing that the joining of the journal to "Marfa" is evidence of its continuous development and its keenness to support Arabic scientific content and enhance its position in the research community regionally and internationally.

 

For his side, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, explained that the inclusion of the Journal in the "Marfa" base would enhance the level of academic publishing at Assiut University, and contribute to expanding the scope of research and studies, in line with the University's strategy to support scientific research and increase its impact.

 

In the same context, Dr. Yara Ibrahim, dean of the College of Early Childhood Education and editor-in-chief of the Journal, confirmed that the journal is published under the supervision of Dr. Manal Anwar, vice dean for graduate studies and research and editorial Secretary of the journal, noting that this accession represents an important step towards expanding the circulation of the Journal in the Arab research arena, and enhancing its role in supporting specialized studies in the fields of childhood and education.

 

It is worth mentioning that "maarafa" is one of the largest digital databases specialized in Arabic scientific content, as it includes more than 7,000,000 scientific records covering various disciplines. The database provides advanced tools for collecting, organizing and disseminating information to serve researchers and academic institutions in the Arab world.

 

The journal "Studies in Childhood and Upbringing" can be viewed via the Marefa database through the following link:

https://search.emarefa.net/ar/detail/BIM-1008689