December 27, 2025

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, emphasized the utmost importance of raising the level of preparedness across all sectors of the University to confront expected climate changes, in a manner that ensures the highest standards of safety and security, protects lives and facilities, and provides a safe and motivating educational and working environment for all members of the University community—reflecting Assiut University’s distinguished status and pioneering role.

In this context, and based on the directives of Professor El-Minshawy, and under the chairmanship of Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Committee for Monitoring the Removal of Encroachments, Care of Green Areas, and Street Beautification at Assiut University was tasked with inspecting rainwater drainage channels and ensuring that building rooftops are free from any obstructions that could hinder water drainage, as part of early preparedness for weather fluctuations.

The committee conducted field visits to several faculties, including the Faculties of Commerce, Law, Engineering, Dentistry, and Computers and Information, to ensure the readiness of rooftop drainage systems and to verify that faculty administrations are committed to implementing safety and security requirements, thereby reducing potential risks during periods of rainfall or severe weather conditions.

The committee also monitored encroachments within the internal perimeter of the University, followed up on the preservation and maintenance of green spaces, and enhanced the beautification of campus entrances in support of sustainable green landscaping concepts. In addition, deteriorated sidewalks were identified and prepared for rehabilitation, contributing to improving the University’s overall visual appearance and strengthening its capacity to adapt to climate change.

Professor Mohamed Mostafa Hamad, General Coordinator of the Committee, explained that the committee’s responsibilities also include preparing sidewalks for pedestrian use, planning speed bumps within the University, and installing guidance signage on main and secondary roads to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. These efforts are complemented by monitoring indicators related to agricultural pest control and inspecting old or deteriorated trees to safeguard the University community and enhance environmental sustainability across campus.

The committee’s membership includes: Dr. Sayed Shehata, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Supervisor of the University’s Gardens Administration; Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Basset, General Supervisor of Occupational Safety and Health at the University; Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Saleh, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Executive Director of the Pest Control Unit; Dr. Randa Youssef Mohamed, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture; Ms. Nada Kamal, Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Education; Mr. Mahmoud Abdel-Rahim, Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Physical Education; Mr. El-Husseiny El-Tayeb, Office of the Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Mr. Ahmed Mostafa Abdel-Aziz, Environmental Projects Management Unit; Mr. Mohamed Seddik, Director of the Gardens Administration; Mr. Ahmed Raef, Security and Safety Management Unit; and Eng. Noha Samir.