Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at Assiut University launched a comprehensive community development convoy, on Saturday, February 14, as part of the "Assiut University Development Caravans for Community Benefit" initiative, to serve 2471 residents of the village of Al-Awna in the center of Sahel Selim in Assiut Governorate, within the framework of the societal role played by Assiut University and its support for the most needy villages, under the supervision of professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and in coordination with Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, General Coordinator of the Convoys.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the development convoys reflect the university's vision to be present and effective within the community, by providing integrated services that respond directly to the needs of citizens. He stressed that the diversity of participating specializations gives the convoys real strength and impact on the ground, stressing that the university will continue to expand the scope of these initiatives in order to enhance its role as a development partner supporting the state's efforts to improve the quality of life.

The convoy came in cooperation with the Decent Life Foundation, the Directorate of Health in Assiut, the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in Assiut, the Directorate of Youth and Sports in Assiut, the Directorate of Education in Assiut, the Directorate of Agriculture in Assiut, the Information Technology Institute in Assiut, and the Misr El Kheir Foundation in Assiut, in a model that reflects institutional integration and partnership with the executive authorities in the governorate.

Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that the medical convoy of the Faculty of Medicine examined 640 patients in the specialties of general internal medicine, chest diseases, pediatrics, orthopedics, ear, nose and throat, and ophthalmic surgery, under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, Dr. Huda Makhlouf, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Amr Mohamed, Supervisor of the Medical Caravans Center, with the participation of a group of doctors, administrative staff and students.

The veterinary convoy of the College of Veterinary Medicine also received 455 cases in the specialties of obstetrics and reproduction, animal medicine, poultry and avian diseases, surgery, anesthesia and radiology, in addition to the implementation of spraying works, under the supervision of Dr. Enas Ahmed Abdel Hafez, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Mahmoud Rushdi, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Khaled Mohamed Ahmed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Madiha Darwish, former Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and supervisor of the veterinary convoy, with the participation of a number of professors, doctors and students.

The Faculty of Dentistry carried out a diagnostic and awareness convoy during which 93 cases were detected, under the supervision of Dr. Safaa Marzouq, Dean of the College, and Dr. Mohamed Nahed, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of faculty members, interns, and students.

The College of Pharmacy also organized a convoy specialized in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, which benefited 229 cases, with the dispensing of free medicines and the implementation of an awareness workshop on the safe use of medicines, under the supervision of Dr. Jihan Nabil, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Dr. Noha Nahed Attia, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of faculty members, teaching assistants and students.

The South Egypt Cancer Institute participated in the examination of 85 cases, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Abou El-Magd, Dean of the Institute, and Dr. Amr Farouk, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of a number of doctors.

The College of Nursing also carried out an awareness convoy on first aid for burns, wounds, fainting, scorpion and snake bites, benefiting 38 cases, under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Rushdy, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Nahid Shawkat, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Computers and Information organized an awareness course on cybercrimes and the safe use of the Internet, which benefited 75 participants, under the supervision of Dr. Tayseer Hassan Abdel Hamid, Dean of the College, and Dr. Dalia Nashat, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Science also carried out an awareness convoy on rationalizing water and electricity consumption, combating smoking, and maintaining family cohesion, which benefited 80 participants, under the supervision of Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Tayeb, Dean of the College, and Dr. Essam Fadl Abu Zeid, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The Faculty of Agriculture organized an awareness seminar on modern irrigation methods and the problems of crops and medicinal and aromatic plants, under the supervision of Dr. Adel Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Galal Abdel Fattah, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Specific Education also provided technical workshops and awareness seminars that benefited 130 participants, under the supervision of Dr. Yasmine Al-Kahki, Dean of the College, and Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs and General Coordinator of the Caravans.

The College of Social Work participated in an awareness caravan on community issues including violence against women, female genital mutilation, and child marriage, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Suleiman, Dean of the College, and Dr. Randa Mohamed Sayed, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Education also organized an educational caravan on women's education, literacy and dropout from education, under the supervision of Dr. Hassan Huwail, Dean of the College, and Dr. Amani Sharif, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Early Childhood Education carried out a psychological awareness caravan and recreational activities that benefited 125 beneficiaries, under the supervision of Dr. Reham Rifaat Al-Meligi, Dean of the College, and Dr. Lamia Kadwani, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The College of Fine Arts also organized artistic activities, and the College of Sport Sciences organized sports and recreational activities that benefited 150 children, under the supervision of the leaders of the two colleges.

Misr El Kheir Foundation participated in receiving applications for the cases of the bereaved and organizing a legal seminar, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Farag, Director of the Foundation's branch in Assiut, and a number of the Foundation's officials.

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, General Coordinator of the convoys, stressed that the convoys represent an integrated platform for health care, veterinary support, awareness and capacity building, stressing that the university will continue to implement its plan to reach the largest number of villages in Assiut Governorate.

Dr. Mohammed Mustafa Hamad, General Supervisor of the Committee for Measuring the Impact of the Convoys, and members of the committee from the Faculties of Social Work, Agriculture, and Education participated in the convoys.

The participation of the Decent Life Foundation came under the supervision of Colonel Ahmed Galal, Director of the Foundation's office in Assiut, and Eng. Mina Ibrahim, General Coordinator of the Foundation in Assiut, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Sami Al-Qadi, Deputy General Coordinator of the Foundation in Assiut, and many coordinators and volunteers.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy: "Welcome Ramadan" Exhibition embodies the spirit of solidarity and reflects the role of Assiut University as a productive university that supports its community

Today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, Assiut University inaugurated the "Welcome Ramadan 1447 AH – 2026 AD exhibition", under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University, and the supervision of  Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, within the framework of the university's keenness to support its affiliates and alleviate their living burdens in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.

The opening of the exhibition was witnessed by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, stated that the organization of the "Welcome Ramadan" exhibition comes within the framework of the university's readiness to receive the holy month of Ramadan with its values of solidarity and cooperation, stressing the university's constant keenness to be a support and supporter of its affiliates on various occasions. He explained that the exhibition aims to provide the family's needs of basic commodities and high-quality products at reasonable prices, in a way that creates a suitable atmosphere to welcome the holy month, and reflects the spirit of participation and integration within the university community, stressing that such initiatives embody The university's mission is not limited to education and scientific research, but extends to supporting the community and promoting the values of solidarity and joint work, especially in the seasons of giving.

The exhibition will be held in front of the exam halls on the campus, and will continue until February 19, 2026, and will be organized by the University Services Marketing Center under the supervision of Dr. Nessma Ahmed Heshmat, Director of the Center, and in coordination with Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hamad, Coordinator of the exhibition.

The General Services Center of the Armed Forces participates in the exhibition, in the presence of Brigadier General Hatem Mohammed, Director of the Branch of the General Services Center of the Armed Forces, where it offers a variety of basic food commodities, meat, frozen poultry, dairy products, and food items, in addition to detergents and consumer goods at reasonable prices.

The Faculty of Agriculture participates in the products of the dairy laboratory, the laboratory and bakery of food industries, gluten-free products, the products of the farms of the Vegetable Department and the greenhouse complex, the Poultry and Animal Production Department, the Oils and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Extraction Unit, in addition to the products of the Ornamental Plants Nursery and Landscaping, under the supervision and presence of Dr. Adel Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Galal Abdel Fattah, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Adel Tammam, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Al-Saghir, Vice Dean for Studies Affairs. Dr. Ashraf Galal, Head of the Vegetables Department, Dr. Sayed Shehata, Head of the Ornamental and Landscaping Department, Dr. Khaled Abu El-Ezz, Head of the Poultry Department, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Latif, Supervisor of the Animal Production Farm, Dr. Islam Mahmoud, Supervisor of the Food Industries Bakery, and Dr. Asma Hosny, Supervisor of the Dairy Laboratory, in addition to engineers in the various production units, administrators and workers.

The College of Sugar Industry Technology and Integrated Industries also participates in the products of national sugar companies, in addition to a number of food products, detergents and perfumes, under the supervision of Dr. Saleh Mahmoud Ismail, Dean of the Faculty, and in the presence of Dr. Raymond Milad, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Mohamed Al-Badri, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and employees.

The College of Specific Education contributes to the exhibition through the products of the Public Service Center, which include handicrafts and artistic crafts, under the supervision of Dr. Yasmine Al-Kahki, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Haitham Abdel Rahim, Financial Director of the Center, and Ms. Ghada Waheed, Administrative Director of the Center, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Mr. Ahmed Farraj, Secretary of the College, and employees.

The exhibition witnessed a wide turnout of faculty members, staff, students and visitors, in light of the great variety of products on display, which include basic food commodities, baked goods, Ramadan drinks, and dairy products, reflecting the atmosphere of the holy month and meeting the needs of the family

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, met yesterday with the university guests participating in the activities of the eighth combined educational symposium, organized by the Popular and Military Defense Forces in Egyptian universities and institutes, in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, on the sidelines of the symposium held at Assiut University.

The meeting included Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, Governor of Assiut, Major General Hisham Hosny, Commander of the Popular and Military Defense Forces, and his leadership team, along with Dr. Essam Farhat, President of Minia University, Dr. Mansour Kabash, President of Sphinx University, Dr. Gamal Taj, President of the New Assiut University of Technology, Dr. Hussein Taha, Vice President of Sohag University for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Ahmed Saad, Dean of the Egyptian-German College of Technology.

The holding of the eighth combined educational symposium at Assiut University comes within the framework of the national role played by Egyptian universities in supporting national awareness among students, promoting the values of belonging and loyalty, and consolidating the concepts of national security, reflecting the integration between the state's educational and military institutions.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Shawkat Saber, Secretary General of the University, along with several military and security leaders and deans of colleges.

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, the university organized, on Monday, February 9, specialized training courses for students of the Public Policy Information Systems (PPIS) programs at the Faculty of Commerce and English Translation (ETSP) at the Faculty of Arts, in cooperation with the National Center for Social and Criminal Research, under the auspices of Dr. Hala Ramadan, Director of the Center and in coordination with the Center for Monitoring and Studying Community Problems in the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the University.

The courses are held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The activities will continue over three days, in implementation of the cooperation protocol concluded between the two sides, and within the framework of the integration of roles between academic and research institutions to support community issues and human development.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the university is keen to prepare its students and qualify them for the labor market through specialized training programs based on the integration of academic knowledge and practical application, pointing out that the cooperation with the National Center for Social and Criminal Research represents a successful model of institutional partnership aimed at building the student's personality scientifically and professionally, and enhancing his awareness of community issues.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla stressed that these training courses represent a real opportunity for students to gain practical experiences outside the traditional framework of lectures, and contribute to developing their personalities, building self-confidence, and enhancing their ability to deal with the requirements of professional life.

Professor Mohamed Adawy praised the importance of cooperation with the National Center for Social and Criminal Research, as it adds a scientific and applied dimension that contributes to raising the quality of training outputs and maximizing their societal impact. He also stressed the role of the Center for Monitoring and Studying Community Problems in providing interactive applied training that links academic knowledge with practical application, and enhances the role of the university as a main engine of development.

In the same context, Dr. Yasser El-Sayed, Coordinator of Events and Training for the Joint Cooperation Protocol, explained that these events represent a real model of partnership between the academic side represented by Assiut University, and the research and applied expertise provided by the National Center for Social and Criminal Research, in order to achieve integration between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, stressing that the real investment of any society starts from investing in its youth, and that this partnership reflects a strategic vision to achieve the knowledge and professional sustainability of university students.

The training courses are divided into two training courses over three days, the first is entitled "Advanced Capacity Building" for students of the Public Policy Information Systems (PPIS) program at the College of Commerce, during which Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Abdullah, Assistant Professor of Statistics at the Center, will lecture, where he will review the methods of analyzing and presenting smart data using Power BI software.

The second course, titled "Career Readiness and Career Building" for students of the English Translation Program (ETSP) at the College of Arts, will be held during which Dr. Yasser Al-Sayed will present a workshop on the concept of career readiness and its importance in the graduation stage, building professional identity, career planning, interview skills and building professional networks.

Dr. Abdo Al-Ashri, Assistant Professor of Law at the Center, will also participate in a workshop on legal awareness for youth as a safe gateway to the labor market and entrepreneurship, in addition to a workshop presented by Dr. Ghada Riyad, Economics Lecturer at the Center, on the job needs in the labor market, mechanisms for joining it, ways to achieve professional success, and choosing the appropriate career path for university students.

For his part, Dr. Ali Kamal Mabad, Director of the Center for Monitoring and Studying Community Problems, explained that these courses come within the framework of the university's mission to serve the community and develop the environment, and embody the vision of the Egyptian state in investing in human capital, stressing that the training programs contribute to building the capacities of students and graduates through contemporary training content based on scientific research and related to the actual issues of society.

Dr. Asmaa Gaber Mahran, Deputy Director of the Center and Protocol Coordinator at the University, pointed out that the training courses are designed according to a scientific methodology that takes into account national priorities and supports the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030 and the Higher Education Strategy, explaining that the programs aim to develop cognitive and practical skills, consolidate the values of citizenship and social responsibility, and enhance awareness of contemporary social issues, in a way that qualifies cadres capable of actively participating in sustainable development efforts.

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, the official spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad, presented an awareness seminar for Assiut University students entitled "The Role of Egyptian Diplomacy in Facing Regional Challenges", on Monday, February 9, as part of a series of events and activities organized by the university to enhance students' awareness of regional and international issues.

The seminar was attended by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Alaa Abdel Hafeez, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, along with a group of faculty members and their assistants from various faculties of the university, and a group of students.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy praised the lecture delivered by Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad, stressing that it reflected the depth of the Egyptian vision in managing regional and international issues, and contributed to simplifying the concepts of foreign policy for students and enhancing their awareness of the role of Egyptian diplomacy in protecting national interests and supporting peace and stability efforts.

Professor Mohamed Adawy also stressed the importance of the role played by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in developing the knowledge and capabilities of university students on foreign policy issues, especially in the African continent and brotherly countries, and highlighting Egypt's pivotal role in supporting security and development efforts.

Dr. Alaa Abdel Hafeez stressed that the college's hosting of this symposium reflects the university's keenness to link academic study with contemporary national and regional issues, pointing out the importance of providing such awareness meetings to students, as they play a role in expanding their perceptions, enhancing their understanding of the nature of regional and international variables, and building awareness capable of analyzing and interacting with events within the framework of the national interest.

Ambassador Tamim Khalaf explained that Egypt's foreign policy is based on several main constants and principles, namely: respect for the sovereignty of states, the unity and territorial integrity of their territories, support for the concept of the national state and its institutions, commitment to international law and the United Nations Charter, and continuous keenness to support security, peace and stability and the peaceful settlement of disputes, stressing that adherence to these principles has strengthened Egypt's credibility and international standing.

Ambassador Tamim Khalaf stressed the stability of the Egyptian position towards the Palestinian cause, pointing out that since the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict, Egyptian diplomacy has adopted an approach in support of peace based on justice, and ensuring that the Palestinian people obtain all their legitimate rights in their independent state.

The spokesperson reviewed the pivotal role played by Egypt since the outbreak of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, explaining that the Egyptian move was carried out through three main tracks, the first of which is the political track, where Egypt led intensive efforts to mobilize the international community to recognize the Palestinian state, which resulted in the recognition of it by a number of major countries, as well as its decisive response to attempts to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and its active participation in the preparation of an integrated plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.

With regard to the humanitarian track, the ambassador explained that about 70% of the humanitarian aid that entered the Gaza Strip was Egyptian aid, stressing the continuation of Egyptian efforts to intensify the flow of humanitarian, relief and medical aid. On the security track, he pointed to Egypt's main contribution through negotiations in reaching a ceasefire agreement, noting Egypt's support for efforts to establish an international stabilization force in the Gaza Strip.

Ambassador Tamim Khalaf also touched on the growing challenges surrounding Egypt's national security, addressing the challenges related to Egyptian water security, reviewing Egypt's position on the Ethiopian Dam. He also reviewed Egypt's position on the Ukraine crisis and the Iranian nuclear file, highlighting the main role played by Egypt in de-escalation and tension in the region.

At the end of the symposium, the official speaker was keen to hold an open dialogue with the students, where a discussion took place with the students on many elements and aspects of Egyptian foreign policy and what Egyptian diplomacy is doing in supporting security, peace and stability in the region.

At the end of the event, the Ambassador expressed his happiness with the positive interaction from the students of Assiut University and their conscious questions, stressing that such dialogues reflect the importance of direct communication with university youth, and enhancing their awareness of regional issues and the Egyptian role in them.

Assiut University, under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University, launched a program of periodic field tours to follow up on its colleges and institutes in the field of environmental practices and sustainability, within the framework of the university's plan to promote the concepts of sustainability, spread environmental awareness among its affiliates, and support the efforts of the colleges in developing their educational environment, under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and under the follow-up of Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hamad, the General Coordinator of the Committee.

In this context, Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained during his meeting with the members of the "Environmental Practices and Sustainability" Committee, the controls and mechanisms of work in following up on the extent of the colleges' commitment to environmental practices and sustainability, pointing out that periodic follow-up is one of the main tasks entrusted to the committee, with the aim of ensuring the safety of infrastructure and the sustainability of environmental behaviors that achieve institutional sustainability.

Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hamad, the General Coordinator of the Committee, pointed out that field visits were carried out that included the faculties of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, dentistry, and the Institute of Molecular Biology, in order to follow up on the aspects of occupational safety and health in classrooms, administrative offices, cafeterias, toilets, stores, and skylights, in addition to caring for green spaces and waste recycling mechanisms.

Dr. Rehab Al-Dakhli, the committee's media coordinator, explained that one of the committee's tasks is to emphasize the modernization of media activities in the colleges in the community service and environmental development sector, as this has a positive impact on environmental and institutional sustainability, the sustainability of community activities and initiatives, and the promotion of positive environmental behaviors.

The visits began with an inspection tour by the Vice President of the University at the Faculty of Dentistry, and the visiting delegation included: Dr. Mohamed Thabet, Dr. Rehab Ahmed Zaki, Dr. Mohamed Sami, and Mr. Ayman Ahmed Shehata.

The visiting committee of the College of Veterinary Medicine included: Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hamad, Dr. Sanaa Mohamed Zahran, Dr. Randa Youssef, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Qadi, Ms. Nada Youssef, and Mr. Osama Al-Sayed.

The visiting committee of the Institute of Molecular Biology also included: Dr. Yara Ibrahim, Dr. Amal Mahmoud Ali, Dr. Jacqueline Emile, Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Saleh, and Ms. Asma Alaa.

The delegation of the visiting committee to the Faculty of Medicine included: Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, Dr. Samar Al-Sheshtawi, Dr. Ahmed Nadi, and Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Rahim.

As for the delegation of the visiting committee to the Faculty of Agriculture, it included: Dr. Marianne Milad Mansour, Dr. Marwa Abdel Haq, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman, and Dr. Afaf Merhi.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, stressed that the university pays great attention to consolidating the culture of sustainable practices within the campus, in a way that contributes to the preservation of natural resources, reducing waste, and improving energy efficiency, in addition to promoting positive environmental behaviors among students and employees, and supporting interaction with the local community, in a way that reflects the developmental and environmental role of the university as a responsible educational institution that seeks to achieve institutional sustainability in accordance with the state's vision for sustainable development.

In this context, Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained during his meeting with the members of the "Environmental Practices and Sustainability" Committee, the controls and mechanisms of work in following up on the extent of the colleges' commitment to environmental practices and sustainability, pointing out that periodic follow-up is one of the main tasks entrusted to the committee, with the aim of ensuring the safety of infrastructure and the sustainability of environmental behaviors that achieve institutional sustainability.

Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hamad, the General Coordinator of the Committee, pointed out that field visits will be carried out, including the faculties of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, dentistry, and the Institute of Molecular Biology, in order to follow up on the aspects of occupational safety and health in classrooms, administrative offices, cafeterias, toilets, stores, and skylights, in addition to taking care of green spaces and waste recycling mechanisms.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, stressed that the university is keen to support educational and service units of an applied nature, in a way that contributes to linking the educational process with the practical reality, enhancing the societal role of the university, and providing services and products subject to the approved quality and safety standards.

In this context, and under the auspices of the President of the UniversityProfessor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, inspected, on Sunday, February 8, the Frozen Meat Products Manufacturing Unit at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, as part of the field follow-up of the facilities and units affiliated to the University.

During the tour, the Vice President of the University was accompanied by Dr. Enas Abdel Hafez, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Madiha Darwish, former Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and supervisor of the Frozen Meat Products Manufacturing Unit, and Dr. Mahmoud Mustafa Mahmoud, Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where they were briefed on the capabilities of the unit, the technical and technical equipment available in it, and the work mechanisms followed.

During the tour, Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that the unit represents an important model of integration between educational and applied aspects, and contributes to the training and qualification of students and graduates, in addition to supporting community service activities, while fully adhering to health and veterinary requirements.

For her part, Dr. Enas Abdel Hafez pointed out that the Meat Products Manufacturing Unit is affiliated with the Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fish Quality Training Center, under the supervision of Dr. Ashraf Abdel Malek, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs and Director of the Center, explaining that the center aims to prepare qualified cadres of graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine through specialized training programs in the field of meat quality, methods of examination and its suitability for human consumption, while granting trainees certificates approved by Assiut University.

In the same context, Dr. Madiha Darwish explained that the unit includes two outlets for the sale of meat products, one within the manufacturing unit, and the other inside the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Assiut University, stressing that the products are subject to strict veterinary health supervision and control through a group of professors and doctors at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the university, in order to ensure compliance with the approved standards.

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, the Board of Directors of the Conference Center and Guest House held its regular meeting, in order to follow up on the progress of work and discuss mechanisms for developing the services provided and upgrading their level, in the presence of Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Adel Mohamed Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Mr. Shawkat Saber, Secretary General of the University, and members of the Council.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the university is working to develop the management system of the conference center and guest house according to an integrated vision that ensures good management and quality of operation, pointing out that the expansion of the use of electronic systems comes within the framework of enhancing the efficiency of performance and achieving the highest possible benefit from the available capabilities, in a way that supports the university's role in hosting various events and reflects its distinguished institutional image at the local and international levels.

Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that the meeting discussed a number of topics and decisions aimed at developing the services of the guest house and raising the efficiency of its management, including working on developing an electronic system for managing the services of the guest house, and completing a number of organizational and technical procedures, in a way that contributes to improving the level of performance and maximizing the use of available resources.

He added that through these measures, the university seeks to enhance the position of the conference center and the guest house as a distinguished cultural façade that reflects the academic and administrative development of Assiut University, and supports its ability to host various local and international events with high efficiency.

The meeting witnessed the attendance of: Dr. Tarek Kamal, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Basit, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences for Community Service and Environmental Development, Eng. Ahmed El-Sherbiny, Director General of Headquarters Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Amin Salameh, Director General of Accounts, and Mr. Mahmoud Fawzy, Supervisor of Wedding Halls (A,  B) at the University, Mr. Ahmed Fathy, Supervisor of the Guest House, Mr. Mahmoud Khalifa, Supervisor of the Conference Department, Mr. Hassan Mahmoud Hassan, Director of the Designs Unit, Mr. Medhat Abdullah, Auditor of the Fund, and Mr. Emad Al-Deek, Accounts Officer at the General Directorate of Accounts.