Assiut University witnessed a variety of events and activities from April 25 to May 1, 2025, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and active participation in societal issues. These efforts strengthened its position as a leading educational institution contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt’s Vision 2030.

• Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the occasion of Labor Day, on behalf of himself and the entire university community.

• Dr. El-Menshawy chaired the meeting of the new Board of Directors of Assiut University Club to follow up on development efforts and discuss summer vacation activities, commending the achievements of the new administration.

• He congratulated Dr. Noubi Mohamed Hassan, Vice President of Assiut National University for Academic Affairs, for winning third place in the Prince Naif Arab Security Studies Award 2024.

• Dr. El-Menshawy welcomed Major General Dr. Hesham Abou El-Nasr, Governor of Assiut, to strengthen joint cooperation and support developmental and societal initiatives.

• Both Dr. El-Menshawy and Governor Abou El-Nasr attended the opening of the 35th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare: Benefits and Challenges.”

• Dr. El-Menshawy congratulated Dr. Gamal Badr on the presidential decree appointing him as Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Assiut University.

• He chaired the coordination committee meeting to follow up on the new University Cancer Hospital project, urging faster implementation and adherence to the timeline.

• Dr. El-Menshawy also chaired the academic council meeting of Assiut National University and extended congratulations to President El-Sisi on Sinai Liberation Day, emphasizing the political leadership’s role in promoting development and establishing national universities.

• He praised the achievement of students with disabilities at Assiut University for winning 22 medals in athletics during the 52nd Martyr El-Rifai Sports Tournament.

• Dr. El-Menshawy announced that Assiut University’s men’s volleyball team secured third place in the national finals of the 52nd Martyr El-Rifai University Championship.

• Under the supervision of Dr. Gamal Badr, a workshop on “Statistical Analysis Using SPSS” was held as part of the library development services, organized by the General Directorate of Talent Development and the University Libraries Directorate.

• Assiut University launched the “Assiut University News” podcast in English during April 11–17, 2025, to enhance communication with the academic community both locally and internationally.

• Dr. El-Menshawy participated in the Supreme Council of Universities meeting hosted by Hurghada University.

• As part of cultural and educational cooperation between Egypt and Japan, students from the Japanese Center at Assiut University participated in a cultural evening promoting Egyptian-Japanese collaboration.

• The Faculty of Medicine launched its Student Day activities within its 35th Annual Conference titled “Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare: Benefits and Challenges.”

• A training workshop on “Uses and Future of Artificial Intelligence” was organized by the Center for Future Studies in collaboration with the Student Welfare Department for students of the Faculty of Arts.

• Dr. El-Menshawy praised Assiut University students for their excellence in the 11th National Ideal Student Competition held at Fayoum University.

• He also commended the students’ performance in the final session of the 13th season of the Egyptian Cabinet Simulation Model, supervised by Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs.

• The Faculty of Fine Arts held an art exhibition titled “Symbolic Representations of the Palestinian Cause in the Theatrical Scenography of ‘Naima’”.

• Assiut University’s Innovation Projects Unit supported student projects and discussed future plans to enhance innovation and creativity, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla.

• The English Language Center at the Faculty of Arts honored Dr. Hassan Abdel-Shafiq, the former director of the center, for his efforts in serving students, with Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Alim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, in attendance.

• The Faculty of Specific Education organized an art exhibition titled “African Geometries”, reflecting artistic creativity and cultural identity under the supervision of Dr. Gamal Badr.

• Dr. El-Menshawy and an Assiut University delegation participated in the First Conference of University Hospitals held at Ain Shams University.

• Due to bad weather conditions, Dr. El-Menshawy announced the suspension of classes at Assiut University on Wednesday.

• A workshop titled “How to Write Nomination Applications” was held as part of the third edition of the 2025 Quality and Excellence Award.

• Dr. El-Menshawy declared a state of high alert in Assiut University hospitals in preparation for expected weather fluctuations.

• He confirmed that the University Council, in its 765th session held on April 23, 2025 (extended to April 30, 2025), reaffirmed its previous decision from session 758 (September 23, 2024), stating that final exams for the second semester of the academic year 2024/2025 will end on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

• Assiut University received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance and E-Finance Company to follow up on the development of the financial system and digital transformation in the university and its hospitals.

• The university hosted the 18th Annual Conference of the Upper Egypt Diabetes and Endocrinology Society.

Assiut University continues to make steady progress in supporting education and community development both locally and internationally, reinforcing its role as a pioneering institution across multiple domains.

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