Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, the activities of the seventy-sixth course for the preparation of university teachers, organized by the Faculty of Education, Assiut University, were launched during the period from 1 to 4 February, for faculty assistants and researchers.

The activities of the course witnessed the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Al-Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, in addition to a group of faculty assistants and researchers from various faculties of the university.

The course is held under the supervision of Dr. Hassan Mohamed Huwail, Dean of the College of Education and Chair of the course, and Dr. Amani Sharif, 

Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs and the course rapporteur.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the launch of the seventy-sixth course for the preparation of university teachers reflects the university's continuous interest in qualifying and developing the capabilities of faculty assistants and researchers, in a way that contributes to improving the level of academic and educational performance in the classrooms.

The President of the University explained that the preparation of the university teacher represents a key pillar to ensure the quality of the educational process, pointing out the keenness of Assiut University to keep pace with the latest educational and technological trends in university education, and to enhance effective teaching skills, modern calendar, and active learning, in a way that supports the preparation of academic cadres capable of creativity and competition, and contributes to achieving the goals of the state and the vision of the new republic to build the Egyptian man.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla stressed that the university teacher preparation course represents a key pillar in qualifying trainees and providing them with the educational and educational skills necessary for university teaching, explaining that it deals with a number of important axes, including teaching planning and organizing the learning environment, active learning strategies, effective teaching methods, in addition to identifying modern trends in evaluating student learning, employing educational technology, preparing and managing the electronic course, developing communication skills in teaching, as well as describing courses and preparing their files and academic programs.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Al-Awada explained that the development of the performance of the university teacher does not stop at the first stage of preparation, but is a continuous process through continuous training, which contributes to raising the level of performance and developing professional competencies, praising at the same time the policy of the Egyptian state, which has made the development of education and health two basic pillars to achieve comprehensive development and human development.

Dr. Hassan Mohammed Huwail pointed out that the preparation of the university teacher is an integrated process aimed at building and developing faculty members and their assistants at the knowledge, cultural, educational, and personal levels, stressing that the College of Education is keen to play its role in this framework by organizing these specialized courses according to the latest scientific and educational foundations.

In the same context, Dr. Amani Sharif explained that the topics of the course address many diverse topics, most notably: student activities and their role in supporting the educational process, modern trends in university education systems, the role of university education in serving the community, university teaching skills, the use of artificial intelligence in education, in addition to the quality of university education in light of the goals of the new republic.

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University, Assiut University hosted the activities of the third training program for Egyptian university students on "Peace and Security in Africa: The Egyptian Vision", under the patronage of Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. The program is organized by the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation, during the period from 1 to 5 February 2026.

The activities of the program witnessed the presence of Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Ambassador Seif Qandil, Director of the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, and Mr. Steffen Kruger, Director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Office in Cairo, along with a group of representatives of the Center and the Foundation, with the participation of 40 trainee students from various Egyptian universities.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the university's hosting of the activities of the third training program for Egyptian university students on "Peace and Security in Africa: The Egyptian Vision" comes within the framework of the national and societal role played by the university, and its keenness to support security, peace and development issues, and enhance the awareness of youth about regional and international challenges, especially related to the African continent.

The President of Assiut University explained that the university is keen to build the capacities of its students and qualify them intellectually and knowledgeably, in a way that contributes to preparing young cadres who are aware of the issues of the country and the region, and are able to contribute effectively in supporting stability and achieving sustainable development, pointing out that cooperation with prestigious national and international institutions reflects confidence in the scientific status of Assiut University and its leading role in serving the community and developing enlightened thought among the youth.

Ambassador Saif Kandil explained that the goal of the training program for Egyptian university students is to specialize in African affairs and pay attention to African issues, by providing students with the necessary knowledge of the challenges of peace and security in the African continent, and highlighting Egypt's pivotal role in the region.

He stressed the importance of raising the awareness of university students on the issues of institution-building and governance, transitional justice, community reconciliation, development, social cohesion programs, and the empowerment of women and youth, in a way that contributes to achieving sustainable peace.

For his part, Professor Mohamed Adawy expressed his happiness with the choice of Assiut University to host this training program, as it reflects the distinguished scientific and societal position that the university enjoys at the local and international levels, and its leading role in supporting development and strategic issues.

He pointed out that the program represents an important opportunity for Egyptian university students to acquire practical knowledge and experiences on the concepts of peace and security in Africa in light of the Egyptian vision, in a way that contributes to preparing a conscious generation capable of understanding contemporary challenges and participating effectively in supporting stability and development in the African continent, and consolidating the values of dialogue, coexistence and peace within society.

Mr. Steffen Kruger also praised the participation of the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Cairo in the third training program for Egyptian university students, stressing that this participation aims to promote the culture of dialogue and capacity building among university students, with a focus on Egypt's leading role in the African continent, and achieving security, peace and development at the regional and international levels, through training workshops and interactive discussions. He pointed out that the Foundation has a wide network of relations with African countries to prepare young cadres capable of contributing to the achievement of Stability and sustainable development on the African continent.

The training program includes a series of specialized scientific sessions aimed at raising the trainees' awareness of regional and international issues related to the African continent, and building an integrated understanding of the dimensions of peace, security and development.

Within the framework of Assiut University's comprehensive plan to develop and upgrade the work system within its various sectors, and under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, held a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Printing Press, in the context of supporting the efficiency of institutional performance and improving the quality of services provided.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Habi Mustafa Sayed, Director General of the General Directorate of Internal Audit and Governance, Eng. Jalal El-Din Hassan Hamed, Supervisor of the Central Printing Press, Dr. Sara Tarek Kamal, Lecturer at the Faculty of Computers and Information, Dr. Abdulkarim Mahmoud Aboulifa, Lecturer at the Faculty of Commerce, and Mr. Mohamed Islam Tawfik, Head of Financial and Administrative Affairs at the Printing Press.

This meeting comes as part of the university's orientation towards developing the administrative and technical structure of its service units, enhancing work efficiency, and achieving optimal use of resources, in a way that contributes to supporting the educational and research process and serving the university's various sectors.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that Assiut University is interested in developing the work system within its various sectors, within the framework of its comprehensive vision to improve institutional performance and improve the quality of services provided, pointing out that the periodic follow-up of work mechanisms and the modernization of administrative and technical systems is a key pillar to support the educational and research process and achieve the university's development goals

In this context, Professor Mohamed Adawy stressed that Assiut University continues to implement its development vision, and is keen to periodically follow up the performance of various sectors, in order to ensure the achievement of the highest levels of quality and efficiency, and reflects the institutional role of the university in serving the university community.

Under the chairmanship and presence of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, a delegation of university students participated in a visit to the Cairo International Book Fair in its fifty-seventh session for the year 2026, which is held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement, within the framework of the university's keenness to support cultural and knowledge awareness among its students, and enhance their participation in major national and cultural events, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President of Assiut University for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The visit came under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and the students of Assiut University were waiting for the President of the University upon his arrival at the exhibition headquarters, where they accompanied him during his tour of a number of different pavilions of the exhibition, in an atmosphere that reflected the students' interest in cultural and knowledge activities, and their keenness to interact positively with national institutions.

During the tour, the President of Assiut University and the student delegation inspected a number of pavilions of national bodies and institutions, including the pavilion of the Administrative Control Authority and the National Anti-Corruption Academy, where the students were briefed on the efforts made by the state in supporting the integrity and governance system, consolidating the principles of transparency, and building strong institutions capable of facing challenges.

The tour also included a visit to the Ministry of Defense's pavilion, where the students were briefed on the awareness and cultural content provided by the pavilion that reflects the role of the Egyptian Armed Forces in protecting national security, supporting comprehensive development efforts, and consolidating the values of national belonging, in a way that contributes to raising the awareness of youth about the role of national state institutions in maintaining the stability of the country.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the Cairo International Book Fair is one of the largest and most important cultural events at the local and international levels, as it represents an intellectual and knowledge platform that contributes to building the awareness of young people, developing their perceptions, and introducing them to the various issues of the country.

The President of the University explained that the participation of Assiut University students in the exhibition allows them to view the latest intellectual and scientific publications, and direct interaction with cultural and national institutions, in a way that enhances the spirit of national belonging and contributes to building the student's integrated personality scientifically, culturally and socially.

For his part Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, pointed out that the students toured the Administrative Control Authority's pavilion, and were briefed on the introductory materials and awareness activities, as well as listened to an explanation from the Authority's officials about the ways, policies, and directions of the Egyptian state, Egypt's global and regional position in the field of anti-corruption, and the efforts made to promote the values of integrity and governance within state institutions.

Professor Mohamed Adawy explained that the delegation's tour included a visit to the two wings of the Ministry of Interior and the National Center for Social and Criminal Research, where the students were briefed on the activities and publications of the Ministry of Interior, and its efforts in supporting national security, combating terrorism, and developing the system of services provided to citizens, especially in the fields of civil status. The students also learned about the role of the National Center for Social and Criminal Research in studying societal issues, supporting the decision-maker through scientific research and studies, and its most important publications aimed at raising community awareness.

Professor Mohamed Adawy added that the tour witnessed a positive interaction from the students, as there was an open dialogue between them and the officials of the pavilion on the role of the supervisory bodies in protecting the state's capabilities, the importance of spreading community awareness of the culture of integrity, and the role of youth in supporting the state's efforts to combat corruption.

It is worth mentioning that the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair is the largest in its history in terms of the size of participation, the diversity of events, and the richness of cultural and intellectual content, as it witnesses the unprecedented participation of 1457 publishing houses from 83 countries, with a total of 6637 exhibitors, which is the largest international participation, making this edition an exceptional cultural event that consolidates Cairo's position as the capital of enlightenment and thought in the Arab world and the Middle East.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy confirms that Assiut University is very interested in providing a safe infrastructure for people with disabilities at Assiut University, through spatial accessibility and supporting equipment, and what it includes ramps, and hand rails to ensure ease of movement within the campus, the preparation of fully equipped toilets for people with disabilities and terraces that conform to the accessibility code, and the preparation of elevators inside the faculties to support ease of mobility, and slope safety barriers to ensure safety and security standards.
Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service Affairs, pointed out that Assiut University always seeks to provide spatial accessibility for its students with disabilities, and that a plan is being developed to follow up on the continuous maintenance of the university's infrastructure and with regard to students with disabilities, and the university intends in the coming period to complete the ramps for people with disabilities in all its main and secondary streets to facilitate our male and female students, and stressed that Assiut University has set indicators for continuous follow-up of the performance of the faculties in their commitment to environmental behaviors Green and Sustainability through the Committee on Environmental Practices and Sustainability (Best Eco-Friendly College), and some indicators related to accessibility for students with disabilities will be added within the follow-up mechanisms. Ms. Amira Al-Rifai, Executive Director of Ataa Fund, gave a presentation that included the nature of the Foundation's work and that it is the first charitable investment fund in Egypt that aims to revive the idea of a charitable investment endowment, by investing funds to ensure the sustainability of financing development and service projects aimed at supporting and empowering people with disabilities, in accordance with the Egyptian capital market legislation and under the supervision of the General Authority for Administrative Control. She explained that the Fund's mission is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and enable them to enjoy their rights and equal opportunities through three axes Main: Equal educational opportunities, economic empowerment, and community-based rehabilitation.Ms. 
Marianne Milad, Head of the Rehabilitation Program for Persons with Disabilities of the Evangelical Authority, pointed out that qualitative interventions have been implemented in a number of faculties of Egyptian universities, and the Authority aims in its upcoming action plan to raise the awareness of workers and students with disabilities on appropriate ways of dealing with the means of spatial accessibility, studying their needs to achieve the principle of equal educational opportunities, and starting to activate workshops and training camps. Mr. Nabil, Director of Central Programs, stressed that Assiut University is one of the universities with real support for its students with disabilities and has a role in providing them with spatial accessibility, whether in its streets or in its teaching halls, pointing out that it is important in the coming period to emphasize the continuous maintenance of spatial accessibility places and the need to train engineers in the engineering department on how to implement constructions according to the design code for people with disabilities and their follow-up mechanisms.
Dr. Mohamed Mustafa, Professor at the Faculty of Education and General Coordinator of the Committee for the Follow-up of Environmental Practices and Sustainability at the Faculties of Assiut University, presented a vision of some places that need to provide spatial accessibility to facilitate students with disabilities, and Eng. Mai Mamdouh at the Engineering Department at Assiut University presented a vision of pedestrian paths for people with disabilities at the university and the suitability of elevators for students with disabilities.
Ms. Nada Mohamed Ibrahim concluded the meeting by presenting the work agenda for the coming period and determining the responsibilities and tasks of the entities involved in achieving the goals of achieving a safe and sustainable environment for students with disabilities at Assiut University.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Michael Samir, Senior Systems and Information Officer of the Ataa Fund.

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, and under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Education at Assiut University organizes the seventy-sixth course for university teacher preparation, for faculty assistants and researchers.

The course will be held from Sunday, February 1 to Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the headquarters of the Faculty of Education at Assiut University, under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr Hassan Mohamed Huwail, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Chairman of the course.

The course aims to develop the academic and educational capabilities of faculty assistants, and raise their efficiency in the fields of university teaching, scientific research, and evaluation, in a way that contributes to the preparation of qualified academic cadres capable of keeping pace with the requirements of development in the higher education system.

The course is supervised by Dr. Amani Mohamed Sharif, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development and course rapporteur, as it includes an integrated training program that combines theoretical and applied aspects.

The college explained that registration and payment of fees is done at the headquarters of the College of Education, the administrative building, the second floor, the secretariat of the vice dean for community service and environmental development, stressing that it welcomes all those wishing to join the course.

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, conducted a field tour to inspect the central laboratories and the roof cultivation project at the Faculty of Agriculture, within the framework of following up on the research and environmental services provided by the laboratories, and the applied models produced by the roof cultivation project in support of sustainable development, in the presence of Dr. Adel MohamedMahmoud, Dean of the Faculty.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the university is keen to support applied scientific research and link it to the issues of society and sustainable development, pointing out that the central laboratories represent one of the main pillars of the research system at the university, because of the technical capabilities and modern equipment that serve researchers and contribute to the development of the educational and research process.

He added that the rooftop farming project reflects the university's orientation towards adopting innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, maximizing the use of available resources, and spreading the culture of sustainability within and outside the university community, in line with the country's vision for sustainable development and facing environmental challenges.

During the tour, the Vice President of the University was accompanied by Dr. Galal Abdel Fattah, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mohamed Al-Saghir, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Karam Abdel Naim, Supervisor of the Central Laboratories, Dr. Mohamed Islam, Scientific Supervisor of the Roof Cultivation Project, and Eng. Rehab Mohamed, Secretary of the Faculty, along with a group of faculty members, their assistants, and employees of the College.

For his part, Professor Mohamed Adawy expressed his appreciation for the distinguished level of services provided by the central laboratories at the College of Agriculture, stressing that they represent one of the main pillars to support the research process, as it includes modern equipment and qualified technical cadres capable of conducting accurate analyses and tests that serve researchers in various agricultural and environmental disciplines, as well as its role in providing analytical and consulting services to farmers and productive institutions inside and outside the university.

The Vice President also praised the rooftop farming project at the college, which is one of the leading projects in the field of sustainable agriculture, and aims to exploit the unused areas in buildings to produce safe and environmentally friendly agricultural crops, which contributes to improving air quality, spreading the culture of home farming, and rationalizing resource consumption.

In the same context, Dr. Adel Mohamed Mahmoud explained that the central laboratories at the Faculty of Agriculture include a number of specialized units, including: the Chemical Analysis Laboratory, the Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Tissue Culture Laboratory, the Microbiology Laboratory, and the ICSI Unit, pointing out that they provide a variety of services that include scientific and research support, specialized analytical services, biobiology services and subspecialties, in addition to training and capacity building services through the implementation of specialized training courses in modern technologies, and practical training programs For students and researchers to qualify them for the labor market, as well as training programs for agricultural engineers, technicians, and workers in the productive sectors.

The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture added that the rooftop farming project is an important applied model that links scientific research with practical application, and contributes to raising the awareness of students and the community about the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and their role in facing environmental challenges and climate change.

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of Assiut University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty of Medicine organized today, Tuesday, January 20, the activities of the Tenth Community Environmental Day, which came this year under the title: "Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: What They Have and What They Have from a Medical and Health Perspective", under the supervision of: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Adawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, and Dr. Huda Makhlouf. Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Medhat El-Araby, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, and Rapporteur of the Day.

The activities witnessed the participation of Dr. Khaled Abdulaziz, Director of the Main University Hospital, along with a number of professors, faculty members, assistant staff, interns, and staff, as part of the university's keenness to promote health awareness and community service.

Professor Ahmed El-Menshawy stressed that the organization of the tenth Community Environmental Day of the Faculty of Medicine reflects the university's role in serving the community and spreading health awareness, especially in issues related to nutrition and public health, pointing out that the discussion of the topic of sugar and artificial sweeteners comes at an important time with the increase in non-communicable diseases, stressing the university's keenness to provide evidence-based scientific messages that contribute to improving lifestyles and promoting health prevention among citizens.

Professor Mohamed Adawy stressed that raising health awareness about nutrition and public health issues is an urgent necessity in light of the remarkable rise in the rates of non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders, pointing out that the dissemination of health culture is a key pillar to achieve sustainable development and improve the quality of life.

For his part, Dr. Alaa Attia explained that the College of Medicine and university hospitals are keen to keep pace with scientific developments in the fields of treatment and community service, stressing that the organization of this scientific day comes from the leading societal role of the college, especially that sugar and artificial sweeteners are an essential part of the contemporary dietary pattern, which necessitates discussing their health effects in the short and long term, and supporting conscious and evidence-based dietary decisions.

Dr. Huda Makhlouf stressed the continuation of the organization of the activities of the Environmental Day with the support of the university administration and the college, pointing out its importance in environmental and community awareness, and highlighting sugar consumption patterns and their various health effects.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Aziz pointed out that there is permanent cooperation between university hospitals and the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the College of Medicine to support health awareness efforts, explaining that the theme of the Environmental Day is one of the vital issues that affect the health of the community, and contributes to educating citizens about the dangers of excessive consumption of sugar and artificial sweeteners.

In the same context, Dr. Medhat Al-Arabi explained that the activities of the Environmental Day included several specialized scientific lectures, including:

His lecture is entitled: "Sugar Substitute Sweeteners: Health Risks and Metabolic Effects Supported by Scientific Evidence". A lecture by Dr. Maryam Rushdi Al-Khayyat, Assistant Professor of Public Health, entitled: "Types and Characteristics of Sugar Sweeteners in the Market". A lecture by Dr. Doaa Mohamed Abdel Rahman, Assistant Professor of Forensic Medicine, entitled: "Potential Toxic Damages in the Short and Long Term of Alternative Sugar Sweeteners."

The activities also included a lecture by Dr. Marwa Abdel Haq, Lecturer of Sugar Industry Technology at the Faculty of Sugar Industry Technology, entitled: "Sugar Cultivation and its Consumption Patterns in Egypt Compared to Global Rates." A lecture by Dr. Islam Mahmoud, Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, entitled: "The Quality of the Sugar Industry in Egypt: Health Standards, Control and Quality Systems, and Food Safety Challenges."

On the sidelines of the events, a range of health services were provided to the participants, including measuring body composition using the InBody device, conducting random and cumulative glucose tests, and measuring blood pressure, as part of the university's support for its societal and preventive role and promoting the culture of early detection and health care.

January 4, 2026

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, held a meeting today, Sunday, 4 January, with the Board of Directors of the University’s Software and Computing Technology Unit. The meeting addressed several administrative matters and reviewed the unit’s objectives, activities, and role in supporting and developing the university community.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized the university’s commitment to developing its digital infrastructure and modernizing administrative and academic systems. He highlighted that establishing the Software and Computing Technology Unit represents a major step toward increasing reliance on locally developed software solutions, created by the university’s own staff, which contributes to cost efficiency, innovation, and building advanced capabilities in digital transformation.

Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy explained that the unit’s creation aligns with Assiut University’s strategic direction toward digital transformation, automating administrative and technical work, and enhancing the efficiency of services provided across all university sectors.

He further noted that the unit’s responsibilities include designing and developing professional-level software to automate various university departments, transferring technical expertise to other governmental institutions, strengthening Assiut University’s pioneering role in community service and environmental development, and participating in scientific and research projects that require specialized software and systems.

Professor Adawy added that the unit also produces software suitable for commercial marketing to meet local market needs, in addition to providing technical support for routine and minor computer issues across the university, ensuring continuity of work and improving overall efficiency.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Alaa El-Din Abdel Hakim, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering; Dr. Islam Ali Tag El-Din, Director of the Unit and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computers and Information; Dr. Ali Hussein Ahmed, Lecturer at the Faculty of Computers and Information and Director of the Management Information Systems Development Center; Dr. Ibram Kamal, Lecturer at the Faculty of Computers and Information; and Eng. Ayman Ayad, Director of the Assiut branch of the Information Technology Institute.

January 4, 2026

Under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, conducted an inspection tour today, Sunday, 4 January, to follow up on street beautification and green space maintenance across the university campus. He was accompanied by Professor Mohamed Mostafa Hamd, General Supervisor of the Committee for Green Space Maintenance.

The visit comes as part of the university’s comprehensive plan to develop public facilities, enhance green areas, and improve the aesthetic appearance of streets and sidewalks, contributing to a safe, healthy, and attractive campus environment for students and staff.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that the university prioritizes developing the campus environment, including upgrading services and providing a distinguished educational and health-oriented environment. He highlighted that enhancing green spaces and the university’s aesthetic appeal aligns with the university’s vision of building a sustainable campus community and supporting environmentally friendly practices, in accordance with Egypt’s national sustainable development policies.

Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy explained that these inspection tours aim to monitor the implementation of the university’s plan to improve public facilities and develop green spaces on campus. He noted that attention to cleanliness, aesthetics, and the maintenance of sidewalks and walkways contributes to providing a safe, organized environment that reflects Assiut University’s academic and cultural standing.

Professor Mohamed Mostafa Hamd added that the committee’s responsibilities include overseeing the care and beautification of green spaces, monitoring and maintaining damaged sidewalks, and implementing periodic programs to develop public facilities, thereby raising awareness of the importance of preserving green areas and enhancing the quality of services offered on campus.

Accompanying the Vice President on the tour were Professor Sayed Shehata, General Supervisor of the University Gardens, Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Saleh, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Rahim, Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Physical Education, Mr. El-Hosseiny El-Tayeb from the Office of the Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Mr. Ahmed Mostafa Abdel Aziz from the Environmental Projects Management Unit