This morning, Prof. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, received in his office Prof. Maher Misbah, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of National Universities, along with his accompanying delegation. The delegation included Prof. Ibrahim Helal, Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, and Prof. Hussein Hamza, Architecture Consultant at Ain Shams University. The visit also involved the supporting committee for establishing private universities at government institutions.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen cooperation and assess the available resources for the inauguration of Suez Private University. This aligns with ongoing efforts to develop higher education and provide academic programs that meet labor market demands. The meeting was attended by Prof. Ezz Eldin Husseini Gad, Acting Vice President for Education Affairs, and Prof. Osama Massoud, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and former Vice President of the university.
The President of Suez University warmly welcomed the Secretary-General and expressed his delight at the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the Supreme Council of Private Universities to achieve shared goals.
The visit aimed to explore the university's physical and human capabilities as preparations are underway to open Suez Private University at the beginning of the upcoming academic year. The President accompanied the delegation on a tour of the proposed site for the private university, where the infrastructure and necessary preparations for modern higher education were reviewed.
The delegation also visited the Central Labs building at the university and the Aquatic Lab at the Faculty of Fish Resources, where they were received by Prof. Osama Qaddour, Dean of the Faculty. He showcased the lab's capabilities, recent updates, and the exceptional products provided by the Fish Production Unit.
Following this, the President and the delegation visited the Faculty of Engineering, where they were welcomed by Prof. Sameh Yahya, Dean of the Faculty. A tour of the faculty's facilities and labs highlighted their capabilities and the academic services provided to students and researchers.
The visit also included a tour of the Faculty of Mass Communication, where Prof. Ashraf Galal, Dean of the Faculty, and faculty members welcomed the delegation. Programs and facilities available to students were showcased, along with discussions on ways to enhance academic offerings to meet market needs.
The delegation then visited the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, where they were received by Prof. Essam Ahmed Ali, Dean of the Faculty, along with department heads. They reviewed the laboratories, research facilities, and potential collaboration opportunities between the faculty and industrial organizations to integrate education and scientific research.
The final stop was at the Faculty of Medicine, where the delegation was welcomed by Prof. Doaa Mohamed Said, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Hani Shalaby, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, The attendees toured the various laboratories of the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry to assess the efficiency and readiness of the labs and equipment, as well as the academic services they can provide to students and researchers.
Prof. Ashraf Heniegal stated that establishing a national university in Suez is crucial to serving the region’s students by offering innovative academic programs tailored to labor market demands. He affirmed that the private university would enhance the standard of higher education and provide distinguished learning opportunities for students.
In his closing remarks, the President extended his gratitude to Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, for his significant support for this initiative as part of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research. He also expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts to develop university education in Egypt, emphasizing their contribution to achieving national objectives.
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