The Council of Assiut University Council headed by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdel Samie agreed to the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Information and Mass Media, Faculty of Arts, and the Academy of Deutsche Welle.  Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdo gais, vice President for graduate studies and research, declared that this agreement is valid for two years. Dr. Omaima Omran, head of the information and mass media department at the Faculty of Arts, declared that the Convention aims to develop mechanisms for scientific and cultural cooperation between the two parties, to open channels for cooperation and communication with the alumni in the labour market, and to develop the workshops and joint scientific projects with emphasis upon the local press.