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- Dr. El-Minshawy appreciates the efforts of the management of the new university club and the tangible development achieved recently
- The president of Assiut University announces the opening of the reservation door for summer units at Assiut University Village on the north coast
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and chairman of the board of Directors of the new university club, chaired yesterday evening, Thursday, April 24, the meeting of the club's Board of directors. The meeting was held to follow up on the ongoing development work and discuss a number of topics related to the club's future plan. In addition, the agenda of activities scheduled to be implemented during the summer vacation was discussed.
The meeting was attended by the members of the board of directors, namely: Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice chairman of the board of Directors, Dr. Amr Sayed, Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and general coordinator of student activities, Dr. Alaa Attiyah, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Dwaib Saber, dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Shorouk Jamal, Dr. Amal Hassan, Mr. Abdul Hadi Hassan, financial director of the club, and Mr. Mohammed Jaber, managing director.
During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his appreciation for the efforts exerted by the club's management in developing and improving the level of services provided to members, appreciating the concrete development work completed over the past period.
The president of Assiut University stressed that the university pays great attention to the new university club, as a distinctive outlet for faculty members, employees, and their families, pointing out that the meeting comes within the framework of following up on the development work, and keenness to provide various social, cultural and recreational activities during the summer, which contributes to strengthening ties and communication between members of the university community.
The meeting also discussed several administrative and service files aimed at raising the efficiency of the work system within the club and reviewed the activity report during the period from January 1 to March 31, 2025. The mechanisms of accelerating the ongoing development works in the vicinity of the mosque were also discussed, and guidance was given to quickly purchase the necessary supplies, including fans and furnishings for the club's garden.
During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy announced the opening of the reservation door for the summer units at Assiut University Village on the north coast, for club members.
After the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, accompanied by the members of the club's Board of directors, conducted an inspection tour to follow up on the development and renovation works taking place in the club's facilities, and was also keen to meet with several club patrons to check the level of services provided and listen to their suggestions.
Assiut University offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis in the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese
Assiut University offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis in the Coptic Catholic ArchdioceseAs part of its keenness to promote the spirit of brotherhood and national unity, Assiut University, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, the president of the University, participated in the presentation of the duty of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, the pope of the Catholic Church, in the "heavenly" Hall of the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese of Assiut.
On behalf of Assiut University, Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoula, vice president for education and student affairs, offered his condolences during his visit to the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese, where he was received by His Eminence Anba Daniel Lotfi, the Coptic Catholic Archbishop of Assiut, and several fathers, priests, monks, and nuns.
The ceremony was attended by Major General Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, Dr. Mina Emad, Deputy Governor, Dr. Marwa Kadwani, rapporteur of the National Council for women in Assiut, Dr. Ahmed Sharit, undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance in Assiut, as well as a number of faculty members and administrative leaders at the University, and leaders of Assiut Governorate from various sectors.
Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi, president of the University, expressed his sincere condolences and sincere condolences to the people of Egypt and to the Coptic Catholic brothers in this great affliction, stressing that Pope Francis was a global symbol of peace and tolerance, and devoted his life to promoting interreligious dialogue and spreading the values of love and cooperation between peoples.
Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla praised the leading role played by Pope Francis in promoting the values of justice and mercy, stressing that his legacy will remain alive in the hearts of people.
At the end of the meeting, His Eminence Bishop Daniel expressed his gratitude for this kind humanitarian gesture, praising the spirit of love and brotherhood that unites the Sons of the homeland, stressing the depth of relations linking the various spectrums of Egyptian society.
Assiut University witnessed, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the launch of the "labor market penetration" program, which is being held under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of social solidarity, and Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi, president of Assiut University, as part of the state's efforts to empower young people and qualify them for the labor market. The program will continue until April 29, in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Al-Aqbi, Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity for Strategic Communication and Media Affairs and supervisor of social solidarity units at universities.
The program is being held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Alim, vice president of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Mr. Ahmed Al Mansouri, coordinator of the social solidarity unit at the University, and the organization of the social solidarity unit at Assiut University, in cooperation with Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and Edge Education, with the participation of a selection of faculty members, administrative leaders, leaders of civil society institutions, and a large gathering of students and graduates.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the launch of the program reflects the state's keenness to support and empower young people through an effective partnership between the ministries of higher education and social solidarity. He added that the program is a practical model for linking education with the labor market, and aims to train students and graduates on the specialized skills required in the labor market, through various training workshops, in addition to organizing a job fair that provides actual job opportunities.
Dr. El-Minshawy added that the university places as its top priority the preparation of a graduate capable of competing in the local and regional labor market, through the adoption of such development initiatives that contribute to the rehabilitation of young people and give them the necessary tools to succeed in their professional paths.
For his side, Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla welcomed the holding of the program at Assiut University, noting the full support provided by the university to training and rehabilitation programs that help young people to engage in the labor market, especially in light of the rapid digital transformation and the expansion of the use of artificial intelligence tools, which requires young people to develop their technical, communication and marketing skills.
Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim also stressed the importance of the program in serving the Egyptian youth segment, which represents about 60% of the Egyptian population, praising the efforts of the social solidarity unit at Assiut University in various fields including social protection, economic development, business incubators, and community awareness of pivotal issues such as volunteering and women's empowerment.
Dr. Mohammed Al-uqbi expressed his appreciation for the good organization of Assiut University for the program, and the warm welcome it gave to the participants, explaining that the program includes specialized trainings in multiple fields, including digital marketing, e-commerce, banking and the financial sector, fintech, Human Resources (HR & Talent Acquisition), business development, and content creation (Content creation).
Mr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri pointed out that the training is carried out by a group of experts, including Engineer Ahmed Rashad, founder of the business platform in Arabic, Dr. Emad Qatara, an expert in the banking sector, Dr. Yahya Othman, an expert in digital marketing, Mr. Ahmed Magrabi, an expert in e-commerce, Mr. Mohammed Al-cloth, a specialist in financial technology, Ms. Siham Rafat, an expert in talent acquisition; Ms. Rania Magdy, a specialist in the commercial sector, Ms. Zeinab Reda, specialized in the development of interfaces, Ms. Alia Ali, expert content strategist
The program lasts for a whole week, interspersed with training sessions and interactive workshops, and concludes with a job fair to provide real job opportunities for participants.
Dr. El-Minshawy: a scientific achievement that reflects the University's efforts in supporting scientific research and international publishing
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, announced the accession of the journal "Studies in Childhood and Education", issued by the Faculty of Education for early childhood, to the digital database "Marfa", considering this inclusion a qualitative step and an important achievement that reflects the University's continuous commitment to support outstanding scientific publishing, in a way that enhances the development of the research system and contributes to raising the University's status in international rankings.
Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out that this success comes as a culmination of the magazine's keenness to adhere to the standards of sober Scientific Publishing, which contributes to raising the academic reputation of the University, and increases the presence of its research at the local and Arab levels.
The president of Assiut University congratulated the editorial family of the journal, praising their sincere and distinguished efforts that resulted in this achievement, stressing that the joining of the journal to "Marfa" is evidence of its continuous development and its keenness to support Arabic scientific content and enhance its position in the research community regionally and internationally.
For his side, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, explained that the inclusion of the Journal in the "Marfa" base would enhance the level of academic publishing at Assiut University, and contribute to expanding the scope of research and studies, in line with the University's strategy to support scientific research and increase its impact.
In the same context, Dr. Yara Ibrahim, dean of the College of Early Childhood Education and editor-in-chief of the Journal, confirmed that the journal is published under the supervision of Dr. Manal Anwar, vice dean for graduate studies and research and editorial Secretary of the journal, noting that this accession represents an important step towards expanding the circulation of the Journal in the Arab research arena, and enhancing its role in supporting specialized studies in the fields of childhood and education.
It is worth mentioning that "maarafa" is one of the largest digital databases specialized in Arabic scientific content, as it includes more than 7,000,000 scientific records covering various disciplines. The database provides advanced tools for collecting, organizing and disseminating information to serve researchers and academic institutions in the Arab world.
The journal "Studies in Childhood and Upbringing" can be viewed via the Marefa database through the following link:
- Dr. El-Minshawy congratulates His Excellency President Al-Sisi on the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai and praises the sacrifices of the heroes of the Fatherland
- The president of Assiut University directs to prepare for the end-of-year exams and provides a disciplined university environment for students
- Assiut University Council commends the Prime Minister's visit to Assiut Governorate and the state's efforts in the development of Upper Egypt
- The council appreciates the training program for employees of Assiut University in governance and anti-corruption in cooperation with the National Academy and the Administrative Control Authority
- Approval of several cooperation protocols and memorandums of understanding between the faculties of the University and other universities
- The council commends the achievements of the development of the South Egypt Institute of Oncology, the opening of magnetic resonance and interventional radiology units, and a comprehensive renovation of the special treatment Department
- Praising the signing of three cooperation protocols between Assiut University and the Egyptian Space Agency to support scientific research and the development of space applications
- The council appreciates the participation of the president of Assiut University in the Egyptian-French higher education forum and stresses the importance of strengthening international academic cooperation.
- Approval of the financial regulations of the Student Activities Center at the Faculty of Dentistry.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, sent a congratulatory telegram to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, president of the Republic, on the occasion of the forty-third anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, during which he expressed his sincere congratulations and sincere wishes to His Excellency and the great people of Egypt on this precious national occasion.
Dr. El-Minshawy said in the text of the Telegram: "I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency the best congratulations and sincere wishes on the occasion of the Sinai Liberation Day, that eternal anniversary in which we evoke the highest meanings of patriotism and redemption, in fulfillment of the sacrifices of the martyrs of our valiant Armed Forces, who gave their lives for the restoration of the precious Sinai land and the preservation of the dignity and territorial integrity of the homeland."
He added: "As we celebrate this occasion dear to the hearts of Egyptians, we renew the Pledge of loyalty and belonging, and confirm our full support for your wise leadership in the process of construction and development, and strengthening the security and stability of the homeland. The heroism of our Armed Forces has instilled in the nation the values of sacrifice, pride and dignity.
The president of Assiut University stressed the University's keenness to fulfill its national role in supporting the state's efforts towards achieving comprehensive development, by harnessing its scientific and research potential and academic expertise to serve the issues of the homeland. He pointed out that Sinai is an eternal symbol of pride and heroism, which puts the responsibility on educational institutions, foremost of which is Assiut University, to contribute effectively to its development plans and graduate qualified cadres to participate in its reconstruction.
Dr. El-Minshawy concluded his Telegram by praying to the Almighty to repeat this occasion to His Excellency the president with good health and continued success and repayment, and to Egypt, its army and its GREAT people with more goodness, security and peace.
- Dr. El-Minshawy congratulates His Excellency President Al-Sisi on the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai and praises the sacrifices of the heroes of the Fatherland
- The president of Assiut University directs to prepare for the end-of-year exams and provides a disciplined university environment for students
- Assiut University Council commends the Prime Minister's visit to Assiut Governorate and the state's efforts in the development of Upper Egypt
- The council appreciates the training program for employees of Assiut University in governance and anti-corruption in cooperation with the National Academy and the Administrative Control Authority
- Approval of several cooperation protocols and memorandums of understanding between the faculties of the University and other universities
- The council commends the achievements of the development of the South Egypt Institute of Oncology, the opening of magnetic resonance and interventional radiology units, and a comprehensive renovation of the special treatment Department
- Praising the signing of three cooperation protocols between Assiut University and the Egyptian Space Agency to support scientific research and the development of space applications
- The council appreciates the participation of the president of Assiut University in the Egyptian-French higher education forum and stresses the importance of strengthening international academic cooperation.
The Council of Assiut University, chaired by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, held its monthly meeting today, Wednesday, April 23 in the presence of Vice-rectors of the university, deans of faculties, and the Secretary General of the university; to discuss several topics related to the educational, research and service process.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy extended his sincere congratulations, appreciation, and pride to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, president of the Republic, and to all the great Egyptian people on the occasion of the anniversary of the Sinai Liberation Day, that precious national anniversary that we all cherish, in which we evoke the sacrifices of the men of our valiant armed forces and their determination to recover a dear part of the soil of this dear homeland.
The president of Assiut University stressed that this immortal occasion is the culmination of a long march of struggle, as the Great Crossing in October 1973 culminated in the victory of the Egyptian army over the Israeli occupation forces, and the last soldier of the occupation forces came out on April 25, 1982, to raise the Egyptian flag high over the Sinai Peninsula, announcing the restoration of the Egyptian land in a majestic scene that embodied the victory of the National will, Egyptian politics and diplomacy alongside the glorious military victory.
Dr. El-Minshawy also congratulated the members of the University Council, faculty members, members of the administrative apparatus, students, and employees at the University and in various state institutions on the occasion of Labor Day, which we celebrate on the first of May, stressing our appreciation for every hand that works and contributes its effort to advance development and serve our beloved homeland.
The president of Assiut University stressed the importance of the next stage in the course of the academic year, during which we are preparing for the start of the end-of-the-second semester exams at various faculties of the University, which requires more effort and discipline from all departments, faculty members, their assistants, and employees to ensure the conduct of exams in an orderly and calm atmosphere.
In this context, Dr. El-Minshawy called on the deans of the colleges to provide the appropriate environment within the committees to help students focus, while emphasizing calm and discipline, and full commitment to the standards of the exam paper in terms of form and content, to achieve justice among students and reflect the true level of each of them, wishing everyone success.
The council reviewed the latest activities and notable events during April, most notably: the reception of Dr. El-Minshawy to the prime minister during his visit to Assiut and praising the efforts of the state in the development of Upper Egypt, the opening of the second phase of the training program for employees at Assiut University, the launch of the fourth edition of the advanced laparoscopic surgeons workshop at the South Egypt Institute of Oncology, the opening of major development works for the South Egypt Institute of Oncology in Assiut at a cost exceeding 28 million pounds, and the signing of three protocols of cooperation with the Egyptian Space Agency to support scientific research and Space Applications.
The council praised the reception of film critic Emad Yousry during his participation in the introductory meeting at the Media Egypt Summit for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the reception of the dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Turkey's Hadji Bektash Veli University to discuss academic and research cooperation, and the military adviser to the governorate of Assiut with the launch of the first national education courses for Assiut University students
The council appreciated Dr. Elk-Minshawy’s participation in the Egyptian-French higher education forum, in the discussion session held on the sidelines of the forum's activities on academic and academic cooperation, as well as participation in the activities of the second international conference on technological education, and in the activities of Assiut Governorate celebrating its national day.
The council approved the financial regulations of the Student Activities Center at the Faculty of Dentistry.
The council approved the amendment of the internal regulations of the Faculty of education on granting students the degree of Doctor of philosophy in education.
The council approved the appointment of several professors, assistant professors, and teachers at various faculties of the University, and the adoption of regulations governing the educational process of the University's faculties.
- Dr. El-Minshawy praises the student projects, stressing that they are the embodiment of creativity and keep up with the market
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, opened the first engineering recruitment forum on Wednesday, April 23, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul-Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for graduate studies and research.
The forum will be held under the supervision of Dr. Khaled Salah, dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed Safwat, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Zainab Ibrahim, coordinator of the forum, and in the presence of Engineer Mohammed Ramadan, member of the Council of the Assiut sub-syndicate of engineers, Dean Ayman Ayad, director of the branch of the Information Technology Institute in Assiut, and Mr. Ihab Abdul Hamid, head of the small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in Assiut, as well as leaders and representatives of participating recruiters, and a large number of students and graduates.
In his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the organization of this forum comes as an extension of the University's approach to holding employment forums aimed at supporting young people and facilitating their transition from study to the labor market by identifying their needs and providing training and employment opportunities in line with them.
He added that Assiut University, as part of its strategy, sets itself the task of preparing cadres capable of innovation and competition and providing knowledge to contribute to building the nation and achieving the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030.
Dr. El-Minshawy praised the student projects presented within the activities of the forum, stressing that they embody the creativity and innovation abilities of university students, and reflect the extent to which these projects are related to the actual market needs. He also welcomed the recruitment institutions, companies, and engineering bodies participating in the job fair held within the forum.
The president of the university also praised the specialized seminars and workshops included in the forum on the topics of freelance engineering work in the era of Informatics, financing opportunities, and support for entrepreneurial projects, stressing the importance of these axes in light of the accelerated digital transformations and the growth of entrepreneurship fields, which opens new horizons for young people.
Dr. El-Minshawy praised the pivotal role played by the Union of Engineers in supporting employment and professional practice, through training and qualification programs that raise the efficiency of engineers and facilitate their involvement in the labor market.
For his side, Dr. Khaled Salah, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, pointed out that the forum comes within the framework of the University and the college's plan to strengthen the link between graduates and the labor market, and to create a stimulating environment for creativity, praising the effective cooperation between the various sectors of the college and its units in order to organize this event.
He stressed that the forum is a model of institutional integration, as it was organized by the education and students sector, the community service and environmental development sector, the alumni follow-up unit, the student training unit, the quality assurance unit, and the College Students ' Union, in addition to the academic departments and the administrative apparatus, to provide direct job opportunities and training grants, and strengthen relations with community recruitment and training bodies. He thanked the university administration, headed by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, for its constant support of the college's activities.
The job fair accompanying the forum is attended by 21 job agencies, which offer a variety of job opportunities and engineering training scholarships, in addition to some jobs in support of the engineering sector.
The forum also witnessed an exhibition of outstanding student graduation projects, which included: a robot for cleaning factories, another for cleaning water bodies, a nurse robot, a rescue robot, a three-dimensional concrete printing machine, a smart wheelchair capable of climbing stairs, a device for remote irrigation of agricultural lands, a unit for desalinating seawater using solar energy, a project to convert plastic waste into industrial products through plastic injection, a dual communication system in Sign Language, along with several other engineering innovations.
The forum was attended by Engineer Mohammed Ramadan, who spoke about the role of the engineers ' union in supporting employment and professional practice, Dean Ayman Ayad, who spoke about engineering work under the information revolution, and Professor Ihab Abdul Hamid about mechanisms and opportunities for financing and supporting small and medium-sized projects.
The opening events concluded with honoring the leaders of Assiut University, the speakers at the forum, the institutions and companies participating in the employment fair, the members of the organizing committee, and the Students ' Union of the Faculty of Engineering.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, chaired this Wednesday evening, April 23, the meeting of the selection committee of candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of nursing, within the framework of the University's keenness to apply institutional and professional efficiency standards in the selection of academic leaders.
The committee included an elite group of faculty members from inside and outside the University, headed by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, and the membership of: Dr. Mohammed Abdul Azim Talab, former vice dean of the Faculty of Commerce for graduate studies and research and director of the Strategic Planning Unit at Assiut University, Dr. Hassan Abdul Latif Abu Al-Ula, professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University and former vice president of the New Valley University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Awatef Abdel Razek Mohammed, from Minya University, and Dr. Hala Ramzi Youssef, former vice dean of the Faculty of Nursing for graduate studies and research.
The final list of candidates for the position of Dean of the College of nursing included: Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed Ali, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Nahed Shawkat Abu Al-Majd Abdul-Aal, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for community service and environmental development.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University is committed to achieving the standards of institutional excellence, to reach a distinguished and sustainable level of performance that supports the implementation of the University's strategy and enhances the quality and efficiency of academic and administrative work. He added that the committee relied on objective bases in the evaluation, by studying the curriculum vitae of each candidate, and discussing their future plans for the development of the College in the fields of education, scientific research and community service.
The committee also reviewed the presentations made by the two candidates, which included their comprehensive vision for developing academic and administrative performance within the College, in line with the requirements of the next stage.
- Dr. El-Minshawy: the award is one of the important tools to establish a culture of quality and enhance institutional excellence within the University
The quality and excellence department at Assiut University organized, on Tuesday, April 22, a training workshop entitled" Mechanisms for evaluating awards", within the activities of the third cycle of the University Award for Quality and Excellence – 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, and with the participation of 32 trainees from the residents of the various categories of the award from the University's administrative staff.
The workshop aimed to discuss the evaluation mechanisms and criteria for the four award categories, namely: the best faculty category, the best team category, The Best Website category, and the best e-initiative category.
The workshop was opened in the presence of Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Alim, vice president of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Abdul Hakim Radwan, quality and evaluation consultant at the Government Excellence Project at the Ministry of planning and international cooperation, as well as several administrative leaders and employees in various sectors of the University.
The workshop was supervised by Mr. Shawkat Saber, secretary general of the University, and the assistant secretaries of the University: Dr. Buthaina Al-Kashef, supervisor of quality and excellence management, Mr. Osama al-Sayed, Mr. Ayman Shehata, in addition to Mr. Mohammed Abbas derdir, vice chairman of the quality and excellence management board and executive director of the award.
Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the quality and excellence award is one of the important institutional tools to consolidate the concepts of quality and promote excellence within the university, praising the workshop that aims to enhance transparency and equal opportunities by clarifying the evaluation criteria and mechanisms for all participants.
Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out the University's keenness to support initiatives that contribute to the development of the work environment and stimulate administrative cadres to innovation and creativity, calling on all university employees to participate effectively in the activities of the third cycle of the award and provide development visions that enhance the performance of the University Institution.
For his part, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim expressed his appreciation for the role of the Supreme Council of Universities in supporting the excellence system within public universities, stressing that the administrative apparatus of Assiut University enjoys a clear leadership, and constantly strives to spread the culture of excellence and develop the capabilities of its human cadres.
Mr. Shaukat Saber pointed out that Assiut University was the first among the Egyptian universities to launch the system of internal awards for Excellence, which aims to spread the culture of quality and raise the spirit of constructive competition among employees, praising the efforts of the university administration in supporting the administrative apparatus and promoting the concepts of governance and sustainable development.
In the same context, Mr. Mohamed Abbas Derdir explained that the workshop represents the first launch of the activities of the third cycle of the award, which is implemented in cooperation with the Egypt Award for government excellence, and aims to promote development, build the capabilities of employees, and support institutional development, praising the efforts exerted by the team to improve the quality system within the University, wishing all participants a successful and fruitful workshop, and more excellence in the next stage.
Dr. El-Minshawy: fighting rumors requires promoting awareness and a culture of information verification
Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the Faculty of Commerce organized today, Tuesday, April 22, an awareness seminar entitled "fighting rumors and false media", under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed abdulmoula, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Alaa Abdul Hafeez, dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Adawi, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Marwa Bakr, coordinator of student activities at the College, Dr. Rehab Al-Dakhli, head of the media department at the Faculty of Arts and media advisor to the president of Assiut University.
The seminar was also attended by Dr. Amal Al-Dali, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Nesma Heshmat, vice dean for graduate studies and research, in addition to a group of faculty members, youth welfare officials, leaders preparation activity, and a large number of students.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stressed that the University's mission is not limited to academic education only, but also extends to promoting real community awareness among its students through seminars and educational events that focus on important societal issues, foremost of which is the danger of rumors. He explained that the University seeks to open direct dialogue channels with young people and empower them with critical thinking tools, which enhances their ability to consciously and responsibly interact with the information they are exposed to daily through various media.
Dr. El-Minshawy added that the fight against rumors starts from enhancing awareness among individuals, spreading the culture of verifying sources, and motivating professional media to play its role in conveying the truth responsibly and transparently. In this context, he stressed that the state pays great attention to combating fake news, and supports platforms that provide reliable content.
For his side, Dr. Alaa Abdul Hafeez, dean of the Faculty of Commerce, stressed the importance of combating rumors as one of the most prominent national security challenges in the current era, pointing out that rumors are no longer just false news but have become a systematic means of destroying trust between citizens and state institutions, calling on students to investigate accuracy before circulating any information.
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Adawi, vice dean of the Faculty of Commerce for education and Student Affairs, pointed out that rumors pose a serious challenge to the state's public policy, because of their direct impact on citizens ' confidence in their institutions, and their ability to destabilize society and confuse development plans. He explained that the "PPIS" program, one of the new programs at the college, contributes to fortifying public policies against the negative effects of misinformation and promoting good governance based on transparency and conscious community participation.
For her part, Dr. Marwa Bakr, coordinator of student activities, appreciated the efforts exerted by the university administration in supporting student awareness activities, noting the importance of enhancing media awareness among students and training them to verify information before circulating it. She stressed the need to take advantage of student activities as a space to spread awareness and strengthen national belonging.
Dr. Rahab Al-Dakhli, head of the media department and media adviser to the president of Assiut University, praised the university administration's support for student activities that contribute to building youth awareness and facing societal challenges. She stressed the importance of media awareness in the face of false media.
The lecture presented by Dr. Rahab Al-Dakhli addressed the impact of fake news and rumors on public opinion, reviewing vivid examples of misinformation using fabricated images, misleading headlines, artificial intelligence techniques, fake accounts and rumors, pointing out the danger of these examples to society.
Dr. Al-Dakhli stressed that confronting false media starts from the individual's awareness, calling for critical thinking and checking the sources of information before circulating them, and supporting clean and responsible professional media.
The media adviser to the president of Assiut University also pointed out that Egypt is a major target of the fourth generation wars, which rely on internal destabilization through unconventional means such as spreading rumors, spreading chaos, and questioning state institutions through social media, stressing that Egypt is the tip of the balance in the Middle East and a key axis in the equation of regional stability. She added that any attempt to reshape the map of the region cannot take place without influencing Egypt or trying to destabilize it, given its cultural, historical, geographical and political weight.
She explained that the fourth generation wars are aimed at influencing the Egyptian interior by unconventional means, which do not rely on military invasion, but are based on psychological warfare, spreading rumors, spreading chaos, exploiting social media to spread lies, questioning state institutions and undermining citizens ' confidence in his leadership. She stressed that these wars aim to weaken the state from within, negatively affect the collective consciousness and sow a state of frustration and confusion, in order to control the Egyptian national decision and turn it from an independent decision to a subordinate.
Dr. Rahab Al-Dakhli praised the wisdom and insightful vision shown by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in addressing these challenges, stressing that he provided a leading model in national leadership that faces the risks surrounding the homeland with determination and determination. She explained that President Al-Sisi put the interest of the homeland in the first place, and strived hard to build strong institutions and achieve stability at a time when the region was witnessing a series of collapses and challenges.
At the end of the seminar, an open dialogue was organized with the students about their social responsibility in the face of rumors and responding to them with awareness and knowledge. A proposal was also put forward to organize a series of awareness seminars within the College on topics such as the fourth generation Wars, The danger of rumors, and the impact of false media on society's awareness and stability.
Dr. El-Minshawy: the fund is a mainstay of the University's community and service role
As part of its continuous efforts to provide a supportive work environment and improve the level of services offered to its employees, the board of Directors of the fund for environmental, productive, and service projects at Assiut University, under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, held its meeting today, Tuesday, April 22, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and in the presence of council members.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the fund for environmental, productive, and service projects is one of the main pillars on which the university relies in supporting its resources and enhancing its ability to implement its community and service role optimally, adding that the university is constantly working on developing the work system of the fund, through expanding its productive and service activities in line with the University's vision of achieving self-sufficiency and consolidating the concept of a productive University.
For his side, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim pointed out that the coming period will witness practical steps to maximize the utilization of the fund's resources and potential in various sectors.
During the meeting, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim reviewed several proposals to expand the range of services and facilities provided to employees, pointing out that this step comes within the framework of an integrated strategic plan aimed at enhancing the work environment and providing an advanced support system that serves all university employees.
Assiut University Confirms Full Readiness of Its University Hospitals During Sham El-Nessim Holiday.
Assiut University Confirms Full Readiness of Its University Hospitals During Sham El-Nessim Holiday.Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, has confirmed that the university hospitals are at full readiness for Sham El-Nessim celebrations. This comes as part of the university’s commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services to citizens during holidays, in line with the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Dr. El-Minshawy explained that all emergency and reception departments are fully prepared to work around the clock, while enhancing the presence of medical and nursing teams in critical departments, and organizing work schedules to ensure uninterrupted service. He also stressed the importance of the availability of necessary medicines and medical supplies, and coordination with the concerned authorities to ensure a quick response to any emergency.
The University President pointed out that these preparations come in implementation of the directives of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who directed raising the degree of readiness in all university hospitals during the holidays, providing medical staff and necessary supplies, and full coordination with the hospitals of the Ministry of Health and Population to provide an integrated and safe health service for citizens.
For his part, Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, confirmed that the reception departments, including emergency, trauma, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and burns units — are operating efficiently 24 hours, supported by all medical staff and equipment, to ensure that all emergency cases are received during the Sham El-Nessim holiday without any shortcomings.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, extended his sincere congratulations and good luck wishes to Professor Shawkat saber, secretary general of the University and a member of the board of Directors of the Egyptian Volleyball Federation, on the occasion of his selection as a member of the beach volleyball committee of the Arab volleyball federation, expressing his pride and pride in this achievement, which is an extension of an honorable career in serving sports at the local and Arab levels.
The president of the University stressed that this selection reflects the competence and sports experience of Professor Shawkat saber, and is a well-deserved honor for his long career in sports work.
The beach volleyball committee of the Arab Federation is one of the active committees that carries out the tasks of developing the game at the Arab level, through organizing tournaments, setting technical regulations and standards, as well as training programs for technical and refereeing cadres, and working to enhance Arab representation in regional and international tournaments.
In a related context, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy appreciated the great attention paid by the Egyptian state to the sports sector, praising the continuous support of the political leadership led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who spared no effort in developing sports infrastructure and investing in national cadres. He stressed that this interest reflects the state's belief in the role of sports in building a human being, strengthening national identity and belonging, in addition to its role in representing Egypt honorably in international forums.
- Dr. El-Minshawy: the wise leadership of President Al-Sisi embodies the message of peace and promotes citizenship and national unity
- Church leaders praise the visit of the president of Assiut University and emphasize the depth of national unity
Within the framework of the spirit of brotherhood and love that unites the Sons of the one homeland, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, participated in the celebrations of the Christian Brothers of the glorious resurrection day, today, Sunday, April 20, through successive visits to a number of churches in Assiut governorate to offer congratulations on this blessed occasion.
Dr. El-Minshawy began his tour by visiting the headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox archbishopric in abnoub, where he was received by His Holiness Bishop besanti, Bishop of the Eparchy of abnoub, Fatah, and New Assiut, and the abbot of the martyr Marmina monastery in Mount abnoub, and a number of Father bishops, amid a welcome and love atmosphere.
The rector of the university then went to the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese of Assiut, where he was received by His Eminence Daniel Lotfi, the Coptic Catholic archbishop, a number of fathers, priests and human rights figures, and congratulations were exchanged and the unity of the national class was emphasized.
This was followed by a visit to the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Assiut, where he was received by His Eminence Bishop Yoannes of Assiut and its followers, a number of Father priests and prominent religious figures.Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his pride in the strong relations that bind the Egyptian people with their different spectrums.
The tour also included a visit to the second evangelical church, where the rector congratulated the Reverend Rafik Thabet, the pastor of the church, and participated in the festive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of national fraternity.
The president of the University concluded his tour by visiting the first evangelical church, where he congratulated pastor Basem Adly, the pastor of the church, stressing the University's keenness to actively participate in all events that bring Egyptians to the heart of one man.
Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that such events represent a renewed opportunity to show feelings of affection and appreciation among the compatriots, and that the exchange of congratulations between Muslims and Christians reflects the unity of the Egyptian people and promotes hope for a more stable and prosperous future under the wise leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
He pointed out that the message of Egypt, expressed by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, is a message of peace, and that the Egyptian state is based on the foundations of citizenship and equality among all its children, and respects the Constitution, which guarantees equal opportunities.
He praised the national role played by the church in promoting the culture of tolerance and coexistence, stressing that Assiut University will remain a shining model of national unity.
For their side, the pastors and church leaders thanked and appreciated Dr. Ahmed Al-Minshawy for his keenness to congratulate and participate in the celebration, praising the prestigious position occupied by Assiut University at the local and international levels.
The president of the university was accompanied during his tour by the University delegation, which included: Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice-president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul-Alim, vice-president of the University for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice-president of the University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and general supervisor of student activities, Dr. Hassan Hawil, dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Doib saber, dean of the Faculty of law and legal adviser to the president of the University, Dr. Rehab Dr. Wadie Maximus, professor at the Department of curricula and teaching methods at the Faculty of Education, Dr. Wajdi Rifat, former dean of the Faculty of specific education, and Shawkat saber, Secretary General of the university.
As part of the state's efforts to empower young people and qualify them for the labor market, the Ministry of Social Solidarity announced the start of the "labor market penetration" program, which will be held under the umbrella of the ministries of higher education and scientific research and the Ministry of social solidarity, under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of social solidarity, and Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, during the period from April 22 to 29, 2025.
The program is organized by the social solidarity unit at Assiut University, and supervised by the Sawiris Foundation for social development, in cooperation with Edge Education company. The program aims to qualify more than 2,000 students for the labor market, in addition to providing more than 1,000 actual job opportunities through a job fair that will be held at the end of the event.
The program includes the provision of specialized trainings in various fields aligned with the needs of the labor market, such as digital marketing (Digital Marketing), e-commerce (E-commerce), banking and the Financial Sector (Banking), Fintech (fintech), Human Resources (HR & Talent Acquisition), Business Development (Business Development), content creation (Content Creation).
At the end of the program, the trainees receive accredited certificates under the supervision of a group of specialists and experts in their fields, including: Mr. Ahmed Rashad – founder of business in Arabic, Dr. Emad Qatara – an expert in the banking sector, Dr. Yahya Othman – an expert in digital marketing, Mr. Ahmed Magrabi – e – commerce expert, Mr. Mohammed Al – cloth – a specialist in financial technology, Ms. Siham Rafat – an expert in talent acquisition, Ms. Rania Magdy – a specialist in the commercial sector, Ms. Zeinab Reda-a specialist in interface development, Ms Alia Ali-content strategist.
It is noteworthy that the program is open to students of the third and fourth divisions, in addition to graduates. Registration can be done via the following link:
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Dr. El-Minshawy Commends the Success of a Medical Team at Assiut University Heart Hospital in Saving the Life of a Child Who Suffered From A Foreign Body In Her Bronchial Tubes, and Reaffirms the University Hospitals’ Support for Ministry of Health Hospitals to Serve Upper Egypt.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, praised the success of a specialized medical team from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Heart Hospital in saving the life of a six-year-old girl who had been suffering from chronic respiratory symptoms for over six months due to the presence of a foreign body in her airways. The object was successfully removed while fully preserving the condition of the lung without the need for resection.
Dr. El-Minshawy affirmed that this successful intervention reflects the competence and expertise of the medical team at Assiut University Hospitals, which is distinguished by its high-level skills in performing complex and delicate surgical procedures, especially in critical and complicated cases. He also praised their quick response and careful handling of the case from the moment it was received until it was fully stabilized and recovered.
The University President pointed out that this success comes within the framework of the fruitful and continuous cooperation between Assiut University hospitals and the Ministry of Health hospitals, which aims to unify efforts and provide the best levels of health care to the people of Upper Egypt. He added that the university hospitals spare no effort in providing technical and advisory support to the Ministry of Health hospitals, within the framework of its pioneering community and developmental role.
The medical report revealed that the child had arrived at Assiut's Chest Hospital, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Zein, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, suffering from chronic chest infections and lung shunts. After conducting tests and x-rays, a foreign body was found inside her airways, and she was transferred to Assiut University Heart Hospital at Assiut University.
The medical team, led by Professor Dr. Mohamed Ayyad, Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Dr. Mohamed Farouk, Lecturer of Cardiothoracic Surgery, along with a team of nurses and technicians, performed a diagnostic bronchoscopy, where it was discovered that a "pen plug" was lodged inside the airways, causing the child to suffer throughout that period. A delicate surgical intervention was performed to extract the foreign body with complete success, without any complications, to stabilize the child's condition and begin the recovery phase.
Dr. El-Minshawy reaffirmed that Assiut University Hospitals are operating at full capacity to provide comprehensive medical care and are committed to strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Health to ensure the widest possible access to medical services across Upper Egypt, in line with the university’s mission to support comprehensive health development in the community.
- Dr. El-Minshawy: we are working to consolidate the values of integrity and transparency and build a university environment aware of the risks of corruption
As part of its permanent commitment to spreading the culture of integrity and consolidating governance concepts, Assiut University organized the fourth stage of the training program for faculty members in the field of governance and anti-corruption, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and in cooperation with the Administrative Control Authority and the National Academy for anti-corruption, at the headquarters of the Administrative Control Authority, under the supervision of Major General Sherif Ramzi, head of the administrative control office in Assiut.
This program is an extension of a series of activities and training programs adopted by Assiut University to enhance the capabilities of its members, spread awareness of the risks of corruption, and work to establish a university environment based on the principles of transparency and responsibility.
The activities of the program extended during the period from April 13 to 15, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Adawi, advisor to the president of the University for alumni affairs, entrepreneurship and innovation, and director of the Center for future studies, and with the participation of 30 trainees from the University's faculty members.
Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University attaches great importance to promoting a culture of integrity among all its members, pointing out that the university is keen to organize training programs, awareness initiatives, and student activities aimed at building a university community based on values, and enhances the spirit of commitment and transparency.
Dr. El-Minshawy also appreciated the effective and fruitful cooperation between the University, the Administrative Control Authority, and the National Anti-Corruption Academy, because of its pivotal role in supporting national efforts to combat corruption and empowering members of the university community with modern governance tools.
For his side, Dr. Mohamed Adawi explained that the program witnessed the participation of a group of experts and academics specialized in the field of anti-corruption, and addressed several vital topics, including the causes and effects of corruption, the role of the Administrative Control Authority, the legislative and institutional framework to combat corruption, Egypt's Vision 2030, the information structure of the state, the relationship between corruption and national security, along with business ethics and management, and the role of governance as an effective mechanism to reduce corruption.
- Dr. El-Minshawy: sustainable innovation starts from universities and goes to society
Assiut University witnessed, on Wednesday, April 16, the launch of the seminar "Scientific Research as a Gateway to Encourage Sustainable Innovation", which was organized by the College of Education under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Hassan Mohammed Hawail, dean of the College of Education.
The seminar was attended by Dr. Jamal Hassan Al-Sayed, vice dean for graduate studies and research, Dr. Amani Al-Sharif, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hwaida Mahmoud, Director of the training unit, and Dr. Iman Fathi Jalal, the seminar lecture.
Dr. Ahmed Al-manshawi stressed that Assiut University places scientific research and innovation at the top of its priorities, based on its belief in its pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and enhancing the academic and applied capabilities of society. He added that the University seeks to create a stimulating scientific environment that embraces creative ideas, and supports researchers and students to transform their research into practical solutions that contribute to meeting societal challenges.
The president of the university also stressed that linking scientific research with development issues is the cornerstone for building a more sustainable future, praising the efforts of the Faculty of Education in organizing the symposium, which represents an important intellectual platform for exchanging visions and promoting a culture of innovation within the university community.
Dr. Jamal Badr reviewed some of the practical steps taken by Assiut University to transform into a fourth-generation University, pointing to the development of curricula and thinking skills, the organization of research activities that qualify graduates for the labor market, in addition to transforming academic research into practical projects that benefit the community.
Dr. Hassan Hawil stressed the importance of the role played by the University in supporting scientific research and encouraging young researchers to innovate within the vision of sustainable development. He explained that the Faculty of Education directs the efforts of researchers towards solving the problems of neighboring schools, by providing unconventional solutions focused on achieving real development goals.
For her part, Dr. Amani Al-Sharif pointed out that the university is implementing a clear plan in line with the strategies of fourth-generation universities, through updating regulations and curricula, and working to progress in international rankings.
In her lecture, Dr. Iman Fathi Jalal addressed several key topics, most notably the role of scientific research in achieving sustainable development, the mechanisms for developing research projects for students and young researchers to serve the community, in addition to the importance of investing in knowledge as a tool to achieve positive change.
- Dr. El-Minshawy: the Center for the care of students with disabilities at Assiut University wins the first place among Egyptian universities in total student activities
- President of Assiut University; praises the excellence of university students with disabilities and their honorable representation in student forums
Assiut University, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, the president of the University, continued to shine in the field of supporting and empowering people with special needs, as a statistical report issued by the student activities platform at the Supreme Council of universities revealed that the Center for students with disabilities at the university has retained the first place at the level of Egyptian universities in the total number of student activities carried out inside and outside the campus, since last October until now during the academic year 2024/2025, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice-president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Omnia Mohamed Ibrahim, director of the center.
The number of activities offered by the center this year has reached about 122 diverse activities, including educational, training, sports and technical programs, reflecting the clear orientation of the University in enhancing the participation of its students with disabilities in various fields of university life.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his great pride in the level of performance and excellence provided by the Center for students with disabilities, stressing that the successes achieved by the center's students represent a source of pride for the University, and embodies the amount of support and care that these students receive from the university administration. He also pointed out that this support is consistent with the presidential directives and the attention of the state, led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, to the file of people of determination.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla pointed out that the university administration places the integration of students with disabilities in the university community as its top priority, and seeks to provide integrated services that help them adapt and succeed, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the state plans to achieve sustainable development.
Dr. Umniah Mohamed Ibrahim explained that during the year, the center provided a wide range of qualitative activities, including awareness programs on the issue of disability, through seminars and initiatives in cooperation with entities such as: Mawada, AMIDEAST, and the National Council for disability, as well as training programs in English, photoshop, graphic, life skills, digital transformation for the blind, and the digital footprint program.
The center also organized sports, touring, choral, theatrical and plastic arts activities. The center's students have won 20 medals in the Egyptian university Paralympics, 3 medals in Table Tennis during the 52nd martyr Rifai tournament, and won the first level in all fields of the 43rd Scout session at the University.
In the artistic activity, the choir team won the first place in religious chanting, individual and group singing at the Golden talent competition organized by the Ministry of culture, while it won the second place in solo singing, and the theater team won the third place at the university level at the ibdaa 13 Festival.
These achievements confirm the continuation of Assiut University in providing a successful model for empowering people with disabilities, and providing a supportive and stimulating environment for them to creativity and excellence in all activities.
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