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This morning, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, received Professor Yan Wei, Dean of the School of Local and Regional Studies at Northwest University of China, representing the Chinese university, for the signing of a joint cooperation protocol between the two institutions.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Ezz El-Din Hosseini Gad, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Sherif Fahmy, Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Rania Shamma, Director of the International Cooperation Office; Prof. Dr. Massaad Abou El-Diar, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Dr. Mehad Moussa Ali, a member of the International Cooperation Office at Northwest University of China; along with a number of university leaders and officials.
The protocol establishes a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two universities, encompassing several key areas, including:
Providing opportunities for students from both universities to study abroad for specified periods, thereby enhancing their academic and cultural experiences. It also includes the exchange of faculty members to benefit from diverse teaching and research expertise. The protocol further aims to launch joint research projects in areas of mutual interest, enabling the integration of the scientific and technological capabilities of both institutions and fostering innovation and distinguished scholarly output.
The agreement also includes cooperation in designing modern, integrated curricula to be jointly taught, in line with global developments in higher education and the needs of the labor market. It further covers the organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs in coordination between the two institutions, contributing to the enrichment of the educational process and the exchange of academic expertise.
The University President also explained that the protocol enables students to obtain accredited degrees from both universities, enhancing their competitiveness at regional and international levels. It also provides opportunities for joint supervision of master’s and doctoral theses, ensuring the quality of scientific research and allowing students to benefit from multiple academic perspectives. Additionally, the protocol encourages faculty members and researchers to publish joint research in prestigious international journals, thereby strengthening the global standing of both universities.
In a statement following the signing, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, affirmed that the objectives of the protocol align with the university’s policy of openness to global expertise and cultures, contributing to enhancing its international standing and supporting the quality of education and scientific research.
For his part, Professor Yan Wei expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, noting that this cooperation represents an important step toward building a strategic partnership between the two universities, serving the goals of scientific and research development in both countries.
Following the conclusion of the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, accompanied the Chinese delegation on an extensive tour of Suez National University. During the tour, he reviewed with them the new academic programs offered by the university, which are designed to keep pace with labor market demands and to prepare graduates equipped with modern practical and technological skills.
The tour also included a visit to the Faculty of Engineering, where the guests inspected the advanced laboratories and workshops equipped with the latest devices and technologies. They expressed their admiration for the advanced capabilities they observed, which reflect the university’s commitment to providing a distinguished educational and research environment.