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The Minister of Higher Education directs to:
Continuation of universities' efforts in implementing the Bedaya initiative in various geographical regions
Universities have continued to implement the "TAMKEEN" initiative to raise awareness of the rights and duties of disabled students.
- Maximize using the Egyptian Knowledge Bank to maximize its unique and enormous learning and training capabilities.
Minister of Higher Education commends to:
- Successful organization of student union elections at universities and institutes
- Inclusion of 27 Egyptian universities in the first edition of the Times' International Classification of Interdisciplinary Disciplines.
The Supreme Council of Universities held its periodic meeting on Saturday, under the auspice of Dr. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Rafat, the Secretary of the Council, and the members of the Council, at the headquarter of the Suez University.
Furthermore, the Suez University Council thanked Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, the SU President, for hosting the Higher Council of Universities meeting.
The Council congratulated Dr. Sabrin Jaber for her appointment as President of Luxor University, wishing her continued success and progress.
Then, Dr. Ayman Ashour praised the efforts of various and regular universities in the implementation of the presidential initiative " Bedaya for Human Construction", and the provision of many varied services in various geographical regions. The universities also launched many development convoys throughout the Republic to serve citizens, directing the need to continue the implementation of the initiative to activate the role of universities in the service of society and the development of the environment at the level of all governorates.
Moreover, the Minister appreciated the efforts of universities in implementing the "Tamkeen" initiative implemented by the Ministry in cooperation with the global campaign "Hope Giver", to raise awareness of the rights and duties of disabled students within Egyptian universities and to provide them with equal opportunities. He also noted the importance of intensifying work to provide integrated services to these students, organizing various national events and meetings, as well as intensifying cooperation with local and international institutions and partners to ensure their support and care, a major international celebration was organized by the end of the initiative's final phase in the Seventh District of Luxor with broad international participation next December.
The Minister stressed that the Ministry adopts a policy supportive of innovation and scientific research, supporting the transformation of scientific research into innovations and value-added products that have a positive impact at the socio-economic level. As well, he stressed the importance of universities taking advantage of scientific research outputs to come up with competitive products that have a tangible material impact, to contribute positively to support the industry community and the national economy.
Therefore, Dr. Ayman Ashour directs to maximize the use of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, to maximize the benefits it offers from the unique and enormous possibilities for learning and training, and to make available various kinds of science and knowledge, providing many sources of knowledge, educational and research information documented from the world's largest publishing houses suited to all age groups and education in Arabic and English.
In addition, the Minister commended the successful organization of student union elections at universities and institutes for the university year 2024/2025. He noted that student elections represent a real experience that contributes to the refinement of students' leadership skills and encourages them to work institutionally.
As well, the Minister commended the inclusion of 27 Egyptian universities in the first edition of the Times International Classification of Interdisciplinary, the presence of 4 universities in the top 100 of the world, and seven Egyptian universities in the top 200 of the world to upgrade the rankings of Egyptian universities in the world's largest rankings.
The Council heard a report on the main activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in November including Dr. Ayman Ashour's visit to the Federal State of Germany. The visit included the inspection of several leading German university centers in the diagnosis and treatment of oncology several meetings with leaders of university centers and visits to major German healthcare companies' main factories, as well as Drager, which specializes in medical equipment for operations and focused care rooms, the visit to the University Hospital of Freiburg, which resulted in an agreement to cooperate between the National Oncology Institute and the University Oncology Centre of Freiburg under the auspices of Siemens Healthineers; To develop Egypt's oncology sector.
Hence, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, and Dr. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the celebration of Cairo University on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the graduates of the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University.
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, inspected the New Valley University at Kharga City and listened to a detailed presentation on the faculties and potential of the university as well as the ongoing construction work at the university.
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, following his inauguration of the 28th edition of Egypt's International Technology Exhibition and Conference for the Middle East and Africa, Cairo ICT 24, visited the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sector.
Dr. Ayman Ashour opened the seventh international conference organized by the National Authority for Quality Education and Accreditation, representative of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister. It was held under the theme “Quality of education in the age of artificial intelligence”.
Then, Dr. Ayman Ashour participated in the third edition of the annual International Forum and Exhibition of Industry. The Egyptian Federation of Industries organized it, under the auspices of the President of the Republic, and honorable Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister. The Minister inspected the lounges of the research centers participating in the exhibition.
Dr. Ayman Ashour held an extensive meeting with the President of the Turkish Higher Education Council; To discuss cooperation in organizing joint scientific conferences and workshops, developing quality assurance standards in higher education, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, launching educational and research environmental initiatives, as well as promoting partnership with the industrial sector in both countries, as well as discussing several topics of mutual interest.
General Staff/ Kamel Al-Wazir, the Deputy Prime Minister of Industrial Development, Minister of Industry and Transport, and Dr. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Science to explore maximizing the role of scientific research in promoting the industry and transport sectors.
The Minister held a joint meeting with the Minister of Labor to discuss the mechanisms for the development of the workers' university. The meeting discussed the formation of a committee to identify and evaluate the different branches of the university, examine the criteria for the curriculum and link them to the labor market, improve the efficiency of infrastructure, equipment and laboratories, and practical training, to improve the level of graduates.
The Minister of Higher Education held a meeting with the Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities; To follow up on the implementation and operation of Alamein International University and Mansoura Universities. The meeting considered signing a cooperation protocol between the two ministries to support and manage the projects and to maximize the utilization of their returns, completing the required construction work and expanding international partnerships with the world's prestigious institutions; To ensure that global standards of educational and research service are kept up to date.
In addition, Dr. Ayman Ashour witnessed the launch of the "Tamkeen" initiative, implemented by the Ministry in cooperation with the global campaign "Hope Giver", to raise awareness of the rights and duties of disabled students within Egyptian universities and provide them with equal opportunities at the headquarters of Cairo University.
Moreover, Dr. Ayman Ashour inspected the city's medical facilities and equipment at Ain Shams University, which includes 9 hospitals, 6 specialized centers, and a medical waste incinerator complex since the start of the work in 2015, the cost of medical projects in the city has been about 10 billion pounds.
The Minister witnessed the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Educational and Cultural Exchange between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America "Fulbright", and the opening of the symposium "From Laboratory to Market", organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Fulbright on the celebration, as well as tributes to Fulbright grantees.
The Minister chaired the coordination meeting to organize the Library of Alexandria International Forum for Tolerance, Coexistence, and Peace. The meeting also discussed the main themes and objectives to be addressed in the first edition of the Forum.
Hence, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, and Dr. Ayman Ashour co-filmed the Gen Z program organized by the United Company in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The team also co-filmed the Gen Z program to support university students participating in the program, and Dr. Ayman Ashour held a virtual meeting (Online) with the jury of the Gen Z 2024 television program, which is the largest competition for innovative ideas in Egyptian universities, centers, institutes, and research bodies. It is being implemented in cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by the Innovators and Web Welfare Fund, and the United Media Services Company.
Dr. Ayman Ashour witnessed the opening of the 35th International Conference of Digestive, Liver, and Oncology, organized by the World Society of Gastroenterology, Liver, and Oncology in Egypt for the first time outside Europe, the United States of America, and Japan. The Minister also opened the 11th Scientific Conference of the Department of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.
The Minister held a meeting with Siemens Healthineers for the Middle East and Africa; to discuss ways of collaborating in the operation of Sheikh Zayed's new oncology hospital project (500 500 Hospital).
Dr. Ayman Ashour witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between Benha University, Qalyubiya Governorate, and the Al-Joud Charity " Alnas Hospital". The Minister also witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between Future University and the British University of East Angelia; To support academic and research cooperation between the two sides.
As well, the Minster of Higher Education discussed with the Head of the Egyptian Intellectual Property agency ways of discussing the importance of changing society's culture towards respect for and protection of intellectual property rights, consolidating the efforts of various bodies and institutions to present Egypt with an honorable image before the international community, establishing mechanisms for securing scientific research using original technological applications, and discussing patent registration mechanisms.
Dr. Ayman Ashour welcomed the Vice President of Academia of East London University and received the latest developments in cooperation and partnership with the British side, both in connection with the start of study at the University of East London branch of the New Administrative Capital, as well as dual certificates, interdisciplinary programs, and interdisciplinary disciplines at a number of Egyptian universities.
The Minister also gave a lecture at the Command and Staff College entitled "National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030 and Operational Plans".
As well, Dr. Ayman Ashour held a meeting with the CEO of Advance HE; To explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest and support efforts in the field of internationalization of education, reviewing the main priorities of Egypt's higher education sector, including promoting academic excellence, providing inclusive educational environments and expanding international partnerships to support institutional capacities.
Dr. Ayman Ashour received a delegation from China to examine mechanisms for cooperation in technological education and to discuss the granting of duplicate degrees and the implementation of training programs.
Dr. Ayman Ashour met with a delegation of experts from the international publisher "Springer Nature" to support the international publication of Egyptian magazines, maximize the participation of Egyptian scientists in prestigious international journals, and work to intensify efforts to export Egyptian knowledge production to the world.
Dr. Adel Abdul Ghaffar, the media adviser and spokesperson of the Ministry, stated that the Council had signed a cooperation protocol between the University of Alexandria and the University of Damanhur; With a view to exchanging experiences and cooperating in the development of regulations, courses and study plans for the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, evaluating the quality and development of medical programs, cooperating in the processing of the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry and the University Hospital by international medical standards, cooperating in the construction of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry; Exchange of published study materials and research, implementation of joint research projects, cooperation in the field of community service projects and development of the environment of the Alexandria and Beheira region, organization and sponsorship of scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops.
The spokesperson added that the Council of Ministers had reviewed the approval of a bill amending certain provisions of the Private and National Universities Act promulgated by Law No. 12 of 2009. The amendment stipulated that article No. (19 refined), stipulates that national and private universities shall admit students with a High School Certificate or equivalent, from the academic year 2024/2025, who have not obtained the minimum qualification for admission to the faculty they wish to enroll in private and national universities, once they have passed a qualification stage called the founding year according to their scientific qualification for the faculty.
Furthermore, Mr. El-Sayed Atta, the Minister's Adviser on Admission and Coordination Policies, gave a presentation on the highlights of the work of the Office for the Coordination of Admissions at Universities and Institutes in 2024. The Coordination Office successfully distributed 951,311 students from Egyptian General Secondary Students and Schools of Excellence in Science and Technology, International Nile Certificates, Arab and Foreign Equivalent Certificates, and Al-Zhar Secondary and Technical Certificates to Egyptian Universities and Institutes via the Electronic Coordination Website for the academic year 2024/2025.
In this context, the Minister thanked all those in charge of the Office for the Coordination of Admissions to Government Universities and Institutes. It was conducted under the supervision of Mr. El-Sayed Atta, the Adviser to the Minister for Admission Policies, and Dr. Sami Daif, the Acting Head of the Education Sector, for their outstanding efforts in successfully finalizing the various stages of coordination (Egyptian General High School, Technical Certificates, Equivalent Certificates Arabic and Foreign, Al-Azhar High School, STEM Schools, and International Nile High Schools).
Hence, the Minister also thanked the General Directorate of the Media Office and the Ministry's spokesperson, headed by Dr. Adel Abdel Ghafar, the Ministry's media adviser, for its active role in providing awareness-raising campaigns that would guide students to the correct electronic coordination mechanisms in various positive media and the publication of lists of educational institutions approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The Minister also thanked the media for their significant role in sensitizing students during the coordination period and their work as bridges for communication between the Ministry, students, and public opinion throughout the coordination period.
Therefore, the Minister appreciated Ain Shams University under the chairmanship of Dr. Muhammad Ziauddin, the President of Helwan University for its fruitful efforts during the coordination period.
Dr. Karim Hammam, the Advisor to the Minister for Student Activities, reviewed the results of the elections of the student federations of Egyptian universities (governmental - national - private - technological) and institutes, for the university year 2024/2025, which was held from November 14 to November 28, 2024.
General Directorate of the Information Office and Spokesperson