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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, inaugurated the First Student Forum of the Faculty of Arts under the title: “Humanities and Social Sciences in the Service of the Local Community: Student Visions for Sustainable Development in Suez Governorate.” The opening ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Ezz El-Din El-Husseiny, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Massad Abu El-Diar, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, in addition to faculty members and students.
In his speech, the University President expressed his pleasure at meeting the students during this event, which reflects the vitality of the Faculty’s youth and their awareness of the issues facing their community. He emphasized that the humanities and social sciences are not merely theoretical fields of knowledge, but rather a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and an essential tool for understanding and improving society in line with the state’s vision for building a better future. He further explained that these disciplines contribute to shaping an Egyptian citizen who is fully aware of national issues and capable of formulating innovative solutions to societal challenges.
The University President also stressed that the Egyptian state has given significant attention to these disciplines in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has emphasized the importance of developing the humanities and social sciences so that they integrate with applied sciences and technology in serving society and achieving sustainable development.
Prof. Dr. Heniegal called upon students to develop their personal and professional skills and to strengthen their abilities in critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork so they may truly become a generation capable of leading development in their homeland.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Massad Abu El-Diar, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, affirmed that the organization of this forum comes within the framework of the state’s vision, which places human development at the forefront of its priorities. He noted that the Faculty of Arts always strives to be a beacon of creativity, contribution, and community service. He also extended his gratitude to the University President for his continuous support of the Faculty and his sponsorship of student and academic activities, as well as to all faculty members and students who contributed to the success of the event.
At the conclusion of the activities, the University President and the attendees toured the research projects presented by the students, which demonstrated the role of the humanities and social sciences in supporting the path toward sustainable development in Suez Governorate. He expressed his admiration for the innovative visions and ideas presented by the students, reflecting their awareness and creativity.