During his chairmanship of the Assiut University Council meeting:

 Dr. El-Minshawy congratulates his Excellency President Al-Sisi on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr

- The president of the university: approval of the annual announcement of two scholarships for graduate students of determination, funded by the research fund

- The council commends the achievement of Assiut University ranked 29th globally out of 422 universities included in the Turkish ranking "HE Higher Education Ranking", and the third place at the level of Egypt.

- The university council approves the nomination of Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, as a core member of the selection committee of the president of Assiut Al-ahliya University, and Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of Assiut University for education and student affairs, as a reserve member

- Dr. El-Minshawy: approval of a number of cooperation protocols and memorandums of understanding between Assiut University, Komazawa University in Japan, and the Belarusian State University of information and radio electronics.

- Approval of the launch of the "cyber security" program in the credit hours system at the Faculty of computers and information (a special program with expenses)

- The university council approves the numbers of students proposed for admission to the university colleges for the academic year 2025/2026

- Dr. El-Minshawy: approval of the amendment of the name of the "Bank of engineering creative ideas" at the Faculty of engineering to become the "research, development and Innovation Unit"

The Council of Assiut University held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening, March 26, 2025, chaired by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and in the presence of vice-presidents, advisers to the president of the university, deans of faculty, and the secretary general of the university, to discuss a number of topics related to the educational, research, and service process.

Dr. El-Minshawy began the meeting by congratulating, on behalf of Assiut University and its council members, His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, president of the Republic, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, praying to God to grant him good health and well-being, and to continue his wise leadership in the development and progress of our beloved Egypt. He also extended his sincere congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students, wishing them a happy holiday full of good and blessings.

The University Council praised the great achievement achieved by Assiut University by ranking 29th globally out of 422 universities included in the Turkish HE Higher Education Ranking, in addition to achieving the third place at the level of Egypt, which reflects the continuous efforts to enhance the University's scientific, cultural and social status. 

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the achievements achieved by the University are the fruit of continuous efforts and fruitful cooperation between faculty members and administrators, stressing the importance of continuing to work in a team spirit to enhance the status of the University and achieve more excellence and leadership at the local and international levels.

The University Council reviewed the most prominent decisions issued by the Supreme Council of universities meeting, which included intensifying efforts to raise awareness of the challenges facing national security through holding seminars and hosting national personalities, developing student awareness, paying attention to cultural and artistic activities, expanding student competitions, and promoting scientific research and innovation within the framework of the Presidential Initiative "alliance and development", in support of the national economy.

The council approved the nomination of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, as a core member of the selection committee of the president of Assiut Al-Ahlia University, and Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president of the University for education and student affairs, as a reserve member.

The council also approved the proposed numbers for the admission of students to the faculties of the University for the academic year 2025/2026, the council also approved the adoption of the material and human capabilities and the feasibility study for the launch of the program "cyber security" (a special program with expenses) credit hours system, under the supervision of the Information Technology Department at the College of computers and information.

The council approved the announcement of two scholarships annually for graduate students with disabilities, funded by the research fund, provided that the scholarship covers tuition fees for masters or doctoral students for up to five years free of charge.

The council approved the amendment of the name of the "Bank of engineering creative ideas" at the Faculty of engineering, to become the "research, development and innovation unit", with the allocation of the necessary financial resources to support it.

The council approved a number of cooperation protocols and memorandums of understanding between Assiut University, Komazawa University in Japan, and the Belarusian State University of information and radio electronics, and the council also approved participation in the Erasmus program for the exchange of higher education students, in accordance with the institutional agreement between Assiut University and the University of kismuni in Turkey.

The council approved the initiative submitted by the Assiut branch Union of Engineers to contribute to the financing of some graduation projects and student activities at the College of Engineering, with the mandate of the college's agency for education and Student Affairs to study the funding model and ensure effective governance of those contributions.

The council approved the appointment of a number of professors, assistant professors and teachers in various faculties of the University, and the adoption of regulations governing the educational process.

  At the end of the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed the importance of continuing to work in a team spirit, continuously striving to strengthen the role of the University in serving the community, supporting scientific research, and providing a distinguished academic environment that contributes to graduating qualified cadres capable of achieving development.