November 11, 2025

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the University hosted a community dialogue today, Tuesday, 11 November, on the topic: “The New General Secondary Education System – The Baccalaureate – and Assiut University’s Vision.” The event was organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Education in Assiut Governorate, under the supervision of Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Workshop Director.

The workshop aimed to provide students and parents with a clear understanding of the mechanisms of the new system, in line with Egypt’s efforts to reform the education system according to international standards, enhance student competencies, and prepare them for the labor market.

The workshop was attended by Professor Adel El-Nagdy, former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Assiut University, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim El-Dessouki, Undersecretary of the Assiut Directorate of Education, Mr. Mohamed Ismail El-Nemr, Director General of Secondary Education at the Directorate, Ms. Entesar Abdel Qader, and Dr. Omaima Kamel Zein, from the Secondary Education Administration.

Professor Abdel-Aleem explained that the new general secondary education system emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, discussions, and practical preparedness, which enhances students’ analytical and innovative abilities rather than relying solely on memorization. He added that consultation with experts and specialists ensures the system is implemented in the best possible way.

The dialogue included two scientific sessions featuring several lectures:

• Professor Adel El-Nagdy presented a lecture on “The Proposed Baccalaureate System: Objectives and Its Role in Education Reform.”
• Dr. Mohamed Kamal, an educational expert from Cairo University, delivered a lecture on “Expected Challenges of the Baccalaureate System and Mechanisms to Ensure Its Success: Proposed Development Strategies,” highlighting the advantages and challenges of implementing the Baccalaureate as an alternative to the current secondary education system.
• Professor Ahmed Hussein Abdel-Moati presented on “The Egyptian Baccalaureate and the Development of the Egyptian Secondary Education System.”
• Professor Hanan El-Helwani, Head of the Department of Comparative Education and Educational Administration at the Faculty of Education, Assiut University, discussed the similarities and differences between the International Baccalaureate and the Egyptian Baccalaureate, emphasizing lessons that could be drawn from international experiences.
• Mr. Ezzat Ali Hassan, Head of the Teachers’ Syndicate, presented “Teachers’ Perspective on the Baccalaureate System.”

The second session opened the floor for dialogue between university faculty, high school principals and teachers, students, parents, and civil society institutions, fostering community engagement and discussion on the implementation of the new system.

The launch of the second edition of the "Translate – Create" competition within the "A New Start for Human Building" initiative  for Egyptian university students, graduate students, researchers, and members of supporting bodies in public, private, and private universities, especially from the faculties of arts and languages.The aim is: to encourage excellence in the field of translation, to discover a new generation of translators, to promote the translation movement in Egypt, and to develop the skills of young people, while supporting their positive integration into university and cultural activities.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Supreme Council of Universities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the National Center for Translation, are organizing the competition, with the aim of translating important cultural books from foreign languages into Arabic, and highlighting young talents in translation. The competition will run from January 26, 2025 to March 27, 2025, and will select the best translation proposals according to specific criteria to be published in the National Center for Translation publications.

A delegation from the Faculty of Law at Assiut University participates in the educational seminar of the National Council for Women and a visit to the Cairo International Book Fair, with the aim of: introducing students to the National Strategy for Women's Empowerment 2030, promoting awareness of women's rights, combating violence and discrimination, and encouraging women's effective participation in economic, social and political development, in addition to learning about the cultural and historical role of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior through the exhibition.

A student delegation from the Faculty of Law under the supervision of Dr. Dweeb Saber, Dean of the Faculty and Legal Advisor to the President of the University, participated in the seminar presented by Dr. Najla Al-Adly, and discussed the National Strategy for Women's Empowerment and the role of universities in combating violence against women through research and educational programs and support units for female students.

The delegation also inspected the pavilions of the Ministries of Interior and Defense at the Cairo International Book Fair, reviewing the legal, security, and historical publications and interactive technologies on display. The delegation presented the college's shield to the officials in honor of the role of the armed forces and police in protecting the homeland and supporting culture and education.

Assiut University Weekly Harvest (January 24-30, 2025): Activities, programs, and events, to showcase the university's most prominent achievements and its community, academic, health, and cultural work, enhance communication with the community, develop students' skills, and support health, education, and leadership, while highlighting the university's contributions to national initiatives and development programs.

Included:

• Congratulating His Excellency President El-Sisi and the Minister of Interior on the occasion of Police Day, and the Sheikh of Al-Azhar on the anniversary of Israa and Miraj.
• The participation of a student delegation in the Cairo Book Fair and congratulations on Police Day, while praising the cultural role of the fair.
• Dr. El-Minshawyattended the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities at Aswan University.
• A workshop on "Accessibility in Education" in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education.
• The inauguration of the "Leaders and Leadership for Egypt" camp to enhance national awareness and leadership skills, which included lectures on women's empowerment and a Samar party.
• Review of the university's efforts in the presidential initiative "A New Beginning for Human Construction" and medical, psychological and veterinary awareness convoys.
• The College of Pharmacy Conference "A Step on the Road" to qualify students for the labor market.
• Training program on "Crisis Management" to promote proactive management.
• University Heart Hospital Harvest for 2024:  66,620 cases received from Egypt's governorates and abroad.
• Report on student activities for the first semester 2024-2025.
• Winning the 17th match of the seventh season of the Genius Universities program.
• Review of the accreditation of the Stroke Unit of the Neurological and Psychiatric Hospital from the World Stroke Organization.
• The Sixth Meeting of the Academic Council of Assiut National University and the visit of an injured student to check on his health.
• Review of the openings and renovations of the Children's Hospital and the Women's Health Hospital, receiving 29,225 cases and conducting 84,407 medical services during 2024.
• Training programs to develop the skills of university security personnel and affected scholarship students
• Participation of Al-Ahliyya Assiut University in the National Anti-Corruption Academy Program.