January 17, 2025

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Faculty of Specific Education is organizing an art exhibition titled “An Artistic Vision of Agricultural Waste” at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, in the Discussion Hall at the Administrative Building. The event will be attended by Major General Hisham Abu El-Nasr, Governor of Assiut, and supervised by Professor Yasmine El-Kahky, Dean of the Faculty.

Professor El-Minshawy explained that the exhibition reflects the university’s vision for achieving sustainable development through the recycling of agricultural waste materials, such as palm fronds, fiber, and banana fibers, into innovative artistic products that support the local economy while preserving the environment.

Professor El-Kahky noted that the faculty organized a series of workshops for faculty members and students on recycling agricultural waste, resulting in a collection of creative artworks that demonstrate students’ awareness of the importance of innovation in serving both the environment and society.

January 16, 2025

As part of its community engagement mission, Assiut University launched a specialized dental medical convoy at the Urban Health Center in Al-Walidiya, under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of the University, and the supervision of Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Professor Safaa Marzouk, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Dental Medicine at the Assiut Health Directorate.

Professor El-Minshawy explained that this initiative falls within the university’s community service role and its participation in national presidential initiatives. The convoy provided medical services to more than 63 patients from Al-Walidiya across multiple specialties, including: Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Conservative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics.

All patients received the required medications free of charge based on diagnosis, and cases requiring advanced interventions were referred to the University Dental Hospital.

Professor Abdel-Aleem reaffirmed the university’s commitment to serving the community and alleviating citizens’ burdens through medical convoys targeting the most underserved areas. He emphasized that the university harnesses its material and human resources to provide free healthcare services across a wide range of medical specialties.

January 15, 2025

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, reviewed the operational plan of the Environmental Projects Fund and the Solidarity Fund to explore ways of maximizing their benefits for the university community. The discussion focused on expanding services, providing additional facilities, and increasing the range of support and benefits offered to all university staff members.

Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem affirmed the university’s commitment to alleviating burdens on its employees and fostering a positive administrative work environment that motivates efficiency and productivity. He added that these efforts align with the university’s strategic objectives of improving administrative performance, enhancing workplace conditions, and boosting overall productivity.

January 12, 2025

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, reviewed the upcoming work plan of the Supreme Committee for Training and Development, which aims to activate cross-disciplinary and interactive training programs across various university sectors. The plan also includes establishing cooperation protocols with external community institutions to align training initiatives with the needs of the labor market.

For his part, Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem explained that the committee seeks to connect training requirements with market and business sector demands, develop specialized skills to prepare graduates for employment, and enhance the competencies of staff members within and beyond the university. The committee further promotes a culture of continuous development and self-learning, contributing to human development and community service.

January 9, 2025

The forum aims to encourage women to establish small and micro enterprises, empowering them to achieve financial independence for themselves and their families, while highlighting the vital role of rural women in supporting the national economy and their communities.

The event features an exhibition titled “Rural Women’s Products” in the administrative building hall, alongside presentations of successful projects led by rural women, including the Rural Women Project in ʿArab al-Kallabat village, as well as the Tahweesha, Mostaqbaly, Bab Amal, and Ru’ya initiatives. The forum also includes training sessions for three groups of women from Assiut’s villages on establishing small home-based enterprises.

January 8, 2025

Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem noted that the meeting reviewed the sector’s achievements in the fields of sustainable development, environmental protection, resource conservation, energy efficiency, civil defense, and literacy and adult education. It also discussed the implementation plans of the Faculties of Engineering, Medicine, Education, Commerce, and Science within the sector’s 2024–2029 strategic plan.

The meeting further explored ways to strengthen national belonging and civic responsibility through educational seminars, field visits, sports activities, and experience-sharing lectures, in addition to reviewing the proposal to adopt the initiative “Our Country is a Trust in Our Hands.”

January 5, 2025

The course aims to enhance the educational and pedagogical skills of participants on scientific and methodological bases, preparing them for effective university teaching. It focuses on developing trainees’ competencies in planning, effective communication, and preparing course and program files, thereby contributing to improving the quality of education at Assiut University and other Egyptian universities.

The course covers a range of specialized topics, including:

• University education and its role in community service
• Modern university teaching skills
• The role of scientific research in educational development
• The role of student activities in supporting the educational process
• Principles of education and modern evaluation standards
• Contemporary trends in higher education systems in developed countries