Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, opened today, Tuesday, May 6, the seventh annual Student Exhibition of the decoration department, and the second for the architecture department at the Faculty of Fine Arts, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Helmy Hefnawy, dean of the faculty, and Dr. Mohamed Abdel Hakim, vice dean for education and student affairs, in the presence of Dr. Ghada Al-Naggar, head of the decoration department, Dr. Mohsen Salim, head of the sculpture department, Dr. Samir Hamda, director of the Egyptian General Authority for tourism.

The exhibition included about 50 Diverse Works of art, reflecting the outcome of the educational process and the curricula of the two departments, where students presented outstanding models of innovative design solutions combining artistic vision and academic applications.

During his tour, Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his great admiration for the quality of the projects, praising the students' creativity and innovation and the efforts exerted by the faculty members in guiding and supporting their students to achieve a high level of innovation.

 The president of the University stressed the importance of student exhibitions in developing artistic skills and refining talents, and preparing a generation capable of excellence in the fields of art and architecture, praising the vital role played by the faculty in enriching cultural and artistic life inside and outside the University.

Dr. El-Minshawy pointed out that the spirit of teamwork characterized by the presented projects is a key element in achieving success in the labor market because it enhances cooperation, exchanges experiences, and develops communication skills.

On his side, Dr. Mohammed Helmy El-Hefnawy explained that the projects of the students of the Department of Architecture varied between architectural designs, study areas related to design and construction, history, and theories of architecture, stressing the keenness of the department to integrate architectural aesthetics and practical functions.

Dr. Ghada Al-Najjar also reviewed the most prominent features of the decoration department students ' projects, which included interior designs, expressive works for theatrical and cinematic projects, costumes and Marionette dolls, as well as the projects of the "furnishing models" material, which reflected an in-depth understanding of the history of furniture and employing it in a contemporary style that serves the design vision, as well as shaping works that showed advanced visual awareness of basic design concepts.

The exhibition was held under the supervision of a selection of faculty members in the Departments of decoration and architecture, including: Dr. Rasha Mazen, Dr. Amal Abdel Warath, Dr. Rabab Heshmat, Dr. Randa Osama, Dr. Shatha Magdy, Dr. Nevin Ashraf, with the active participation of their assistance.

At the end of the events, Dr. Ahmed Al-Manshawy was honored in recognition of his continuous support for student activities and his keenness to provide an educational and artistic environment that stimulates creativity and excellence.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stressed the University's keenness to carry out regular maintenance and continuous development of all vital facilities within the campus, as part of its endeavor to provide an integrated and stimulating university environment. He explained that the Olympic Village is receiving special attention, due to its prominent role as one of the most important sports and recreational facilities that contribute to support the sports and psychological side of students, and also provides its services to all the people of Assiut Governorate.

In this context, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president for education and student affairs, followed up on the ongoing development work at the Olympic Village during an inspection tour accompanied by Dr. Ahmed Salah Qora'a, general supervisor of the village, and a number of its employees.

The tour included an inspection of the covered Hall (1) of the village Stadium and several rooms attached to it, to determine the progress in maintenance and development works.

During the visit, Dr. Abdulmoula stressed the importance of completion of the works, in preparation for the opening of the hall in conjunction with the start of the summer activities season, where the hall is expected to receive the village's visitors to practice a number of team games such as basketball, handball, and volleyball.

The Graduate Studies and research sector at the Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, organized, on Tuesday, May 6, a scientific seminar entitled "ethics of scientific research", targeting graduate students, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, and the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr Mohammed, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Adel Mohammed Mahmoud, dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and at the headquarters of the international conference hall at the college.

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the seminar aims to spread the culture of scientific research ethics and activate the controls and mechanisms organized for the preparation and publication of theses and scientific research in various disciplines, in addition to raising the awareness of graduate researchers of the importance of adherence to the values of integrity and research honesty, and the protection of intellectual and moral rights, which contributes to strengthening the University's position on the international research arena.

The seminar was held under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Al-Saghir Mohammed, vice dean for graduate studies and Research Affairs, and in the presence of Dr. Adel Ali Tamam, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Bahi Ragheb Bakhit, chairman of the ethics subcommittee at the college, with the participation of several faculty members, the adjunct faculty and graduate students.

In his speech, Dr. Jamal Badr Mohammed stressed Assiut University's keenness to support graduate students and raise their awareness of the ethics of scientific research through organizing a series of seminars and educational events, stressing the need for researchers to be familiar with the laws and regulations governing research work, and their commitment to the standards of integrity and scientific accuracy. He also praised the prominent role played by the scientific committee for scientific research at the University in upgrading the research system.

Dr. Adel Mohamed Mahmoud stressed the college's keenness to promote scientific research ethics among students, instill the values of honesty and respect for intellectual property rights, commitment to sound scientific methodology, and encourage a culture of constructive criticism and serious research in addressing scientific issues.

The seminar witnessed the presentation of four specialized lectures, the first of which was entitled "The role of the scientific research ethics committee", presented by Dr. Bahi Ragheb Bakhit, chairman of the ethics subcommittee at the Faculty of Agriculture. The second lecture dealt with" mechanisms of applying ethical standards in scientific research", presented by Dr. Adel Rabie Ahmed Osman, Professor at the Department of Land and Water. The third lecture was entitled "The concept of scientific research and the principles and ethics of research", presented by Dr. Abdul Monsif Mohammed, assistant professor at the Department of Genetics. The seminar concluded with a lecture by Dr. Asma Hosni Mohamed Munib, assistant professor at the dairy department, entitled "The ethics of martyrdom in scientific research".

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and chairman of the Standing Committee for public mobilization and military production, chaired the committee meeting held today, Tuesday, May 6, to discuss the procedures for preparing the University's plan in the field of Public Mobilization, disasters and crises for the academic year 2025/2026. The meeting witnessed the review of the comprehensive inventory of the material and human potential available at the University, in preparation for its activation as of July 1, 2025.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stressed the keenness of the university administration to make the best use of the available material and human resources, and continuous work on their development to ensure their sustainability, within the framework of the general orientation of the Egyptian state towards the development of education and upgrading the various components of the educational system. He also explained that this interest is a fundamental pillar of the University's developmental and societal role towards its surrounding community, and the advancement of all its educational, health, and cultural services.

The president of the University praised the role of the General Administration of Information Systems and digital transformation for providing data, figures and statistics that help to make the right decisions, stressing the University's keenness to strengthen cooperation with the central agency for public mobilization and statistics to optimize the use of available resources and update all data and statistics related to the University's capabilities in the interest of the educational process.

Mr. Shaukat saber explained that the meeting discussed the procedures for preparing the general mobilization plan for the next year 2025/ 2026, which includes the inventory of the University's material and human resources, in addition to the inventory of university hospitals including clinics, laboratories, units, medical centers, medical devices and equipment.

The meeting was attended by several committee members, including: Dr. Alaa Abdel Hafiz, dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Hassan Hawil, dean of the Faculty of education, Mr. Shawkat Saber, secretary general of the University, assistant secretaries of the University, Mr. Osama Al-Sayed, Mr. Ayman Ahmed Shehata, Dr. Buthaina Mohammed Al-Fatih, Dr. Mustafa Morsi, director general of Information Systems and digital transformation, Mr. Ahmed Omar Mohammed, director of the branch of the central agency for public mobilization and statistics in Assiut, and Ms. Hala Ahmed Talaat, director of the Statistics Department.

- Dr. El-Minshawy: hosting the seminar reflects Assiut University's interest in promoting cultural dialogue and academic openness among its students

- Dr. Noobi: the lecture is an important addition to enhance students ' awareness of the values of dialogue and cultural openness

  Assiut National University organized, on Tuesday, May 6, an awareness lecture under the title: "Building Bridges of communication between cultures in a changing world.. Towards more cooperation", under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and Commissioner for conducting the work of the private university, and under the supervision of Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan, vice president of Assiut University for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Rehab Al-Dakhli, head of the media department at the Faculty of Arts and media advisor to the president of Assiut University, and coordinator of the seminar.

  The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Gaby Samaan, professor of intercultural communication at the American University of Toledo, and one of the prominent academic figures in the field of media and cultural studies.

  The event was attended by a number of program coordinators and faculty members, Mr. Mustafa Hassan, secretary general of Al-Ahlia University, Dr. Shirin Abdel Ghaffar, coordinator of student activities, Dr. Arwa Nobi Mohammed, Assistant Lecturer at the media department and Fulbright scholar, and a number of students.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stated that Assiut University's hosting of Dr. Gaby Samaan's lecture comes within the framework of the University's keenness to open the horizons of dialogue with different cultures, and prepare its students to be ambassadors of knowledge and openness to the world. He stressed that the private university pays great attention to promoting the values of mutual respect. He added that the National University represents a national project that is of interest to the political leadership, and aims to develop higher education in Egypt in line with global challenges and serves the Sustainable Development Goals.

  Dr. Noubi Mohamed Hassan welcomed Dr. Gaby Samaan, expressing his pride in hosting a prestigious academic summit, stressing that this lecture represents a qualitative addition to the University's efforts in consolidating the values of openness and cultural interaction, and enhancing students ' awareness of the role of dialogue in building more understanding and cooperative societies.

Dr. Al-dakhli stated that the organization of this seminar at Assiut Al-Ahlia University reflects the vital role played by the University in supporting student activities, and emphasizes its vision as a modern educational edifice that seeks to consolidate the values of cultural openness and civilized communication, thus contributing to the preparation of students capable of interacting with contemporary issues and facing future challenges.

The head of the media department at the Faculty of Arts added that the university is hosting Dr. Gaby Samaan, one of the most prominent academics in the field of Intercultural Communication, who holds the position of Professor of intercultural communication, director of Middle Eastern Studies, and coordinator of the Arabic language program at the Faculty of Arts at the American University of Toledo. She stressed that his participation in the scientific symposium organized by Assiut Al-Ahlia university represents a qualitative addition to the contemporary intellectual and cultural issues being raised, especially as he is the co-academic supervisor of the first doctoral thesis completed under the supervision of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt.

Dr. Al-dakhli pointed out that the recent selection of Dr. Gaby Samaan as the next president of the International Society for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS) reflects his distinguished academic standing and his influential contributions to intercultural studies worldwide, which makes his presence a valuable opportunity to enhance the prospects of cultural dialogue and scientific cooperation between Assiut University and international institutions.

For his side, Dr. Gaby Samaan stressed that intercultural communication is the cornerstone of understanding the other and rapprochement between peoples, especially in a changing world where the need to build bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation is increasing. In this context, it was suggested to include an academic course specialized in "intercultural communication", because of its great impact in preparing a generation of students capable of interacting consciously and efficiently in multicultural environments.

In his lecture, he also addressed the most important factors that affect the process of communication between individuals, especially cultural and environmental factors, explaining the importance of awareness of these elements to ensure the effectiveness of dialogue.

Dr. Gaby Samaan concluded the lecture by presenting a set of practical recommendations and guidelines that contribute to enhancing cultural understanding, such as adopting attitudes based on listening and asking instead of assuming, careful observation, and openness to cultural exchange programs, foremost of which is the "Fulbright" program, stressing that building bridges between cultures is the way to enhance global cooperation and achieve joint human coexistence.

Dr. Arwa Nobi explained that she benefited greatly from the Fulbright Scholarship, which provided her with a valuable opportunity to delve into scientific research and open up to international academic experiences. She expressed her deep appreciation to Dr. Gaby Samaan, who took over the academic supervision of her doctoral thesis within the program, noting that his scientific support and extensive experience had a great impact on enriching her research experience.

Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the Faculty of Arts organized on Tuesday, May 6, a distinguished scientific symposium entitled "Dialogue of cultures and New Horizons for scientific cooperation", in the Hall of Dr. Ezzat Abdullah at the college, and hosted by Professor Dr. Gaby Samaan, professor of intercultural communication and director of Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Toledo, who is currently visiting the university as part of international academic cooperation events.

The seminar was supervised and attended by Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Magdy Alwan, dean of the Faculty of Arts.

 The seminar was attended by several leaders of the Faculty of arts, including Dr. Mohammed Abu Rahab, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh Al Banna, vice dean for graduate studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Rahab Al-dakhli, head of the media department and media advisor to the president of the University, professor Arwa Nobi Mohammed, assistant teacher at the media department and Fulbright scholar, the coordinators of the Seminar, Professor Ezz Al-Mansouri, Secretary of the college, as well as several department heads, faculty members, Program Coordinators, members of the students.

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed the importance of cultural communication and academic openness, pointing out that such events enhance the capabilities of students and researchers and open up new horizons for understanding and international cooperation. He pointed out that intercultural dialogue begins with respect and grows with understanding, stressing that Assiut University is keen to cooperate with international bodies and institutions as part of its vision to provide advanced university education that keeps pace with global changes.

On his side, Dr. Jamal Badr welcomed Dr. Gaby Simaan, praising his role in supporting scientific research in his field, and stressing the University's keenness to expand its international partnerships with prestigious academic bodies such as the Fulbright Commission, including support for the development of scientific research. He also invited students to take advantage of international scholarships and engage in scientific and cultural exchange programs.

In the same context, Dr. Magdy Alwan expressed his appreciation to the university administration for its continuous support to the faculty, stressing that the seminar comes as an extension of a series of scientific and cultural events aimed at expanding the understanding and enhancing academic openness among students.

During his lecture, Dr. Gaby Samaan reviewed the concept of "intercultural communication" and its importance in an increasingly interconnected world, pointing out that this academic discipline originated in the sixties of the last century, and is interested in understanding the other and avoiding cultural collisions. He also stressed that the success of international cooperation depends on the ability to build bridges of understanding, awareness of the culture of the other, and respect for it.

At the end of his lecture, Dr. Gaby Samaan praised the efforts of Assiut University in supporting scientific research and developing the Graduate Studies sector, noting his aspiration for future cooperation, especially in the fields of preserving human heritage and teaching languages as a primary means of promoting dialogue between peoples.

- President of Assiut University praises the constructive cooperation between the University and the governorate to support development projects

- Assiut governor directs the implementation of outstanding designs for students as commercial and civilizational projects in coordination with the concerned authorities

- Dr.El-Minshawy: Students' creations reflect a real awareness of community issues and an ability to develop the urban environment with advanced artistic and practical thinking

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, and Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, opened today, Tuesday, May, the works of the art exhibition organized by the Faculty of specific education, within the framework of the activities of the competition for the best design and branding of food outlets on the main streets and squares inside Assiut Governorate," under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Yasmin Al-kahki, dean of the Faculty of specific education.

The exhibition presented a creative and innovative product for the students of the Faculty of specific education, which reflected the cultural identity of Assiut Governorate, taking into account sustainability and the use of environmentally friendly materials, through 7 student groups, in total 29 male and female students, where each group participated in the implementation of a model model (maquette), designing a logo for the outlet, and presenting a plan explaining the design idea.

 The exhibition was opened by Dr. Wajdi Refaat, former dean of the Faculty of specific education, and Mr. Salah Al-Sakra, chairman of the board of Directors of the Middle East Investment Group, members of the board of directors, several department heads, faculty members, members of the administrative staff of the Faculty of specific education, leaders, undersecretaries of the ministry in the governorate, and students of the faculty.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, welcomed the guests of the university, expressing his happiness to participate in the opening of the exhibition, and praised the real complementarities between the University and Assiut Governorate under the leadership of Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr. He also praised his outstanding role in supporting development projects and cultural development, and his keenness to provide a stimulating atmosphere that allows university students to contribute their creative ideas to community service and the development of the local environment.

The president of the university also extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to all the participants in organizing this competition and directing this exhibition in an honorable way, especially the administration of the Faculty of Specific Education for their great effort in supporting students and encouraging them to unleash their artistic and creative energies.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the innovative ideas and designs presented by the students today are clear proof of the awareness of our youth and their ability to contribute to the development of the urban environment through high-end artistic and practical means. He also congratulated the winners of the competition, praising all the participants for their creations that deserve every appreciation, and wishing them continued success and brilliance.

At the beginning of his speech, Major General Hisham Abu Al-Nasser praised the efforts of the Egyptian state led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in supporting young people and investing their creative energies, and creating the necessary environment that allows them to innovate and actively participate in building the New Republic, valuing the constructive cooperation between the governorate and Assiut University as one of the Houses of scientific and research expertise, and supportive of community service.

The governor of Assiut expressed his great admiration for the innovative designs and creative ideas presented by the Faculty of specific education, directing coordination between the concerned authorities to take advantage of these designs to implement them in the form of commercial projects that will contribute to the development of the cultural form in the governorate, and decorate the route of the Holy Family's journey path, to become an honorable interface for visitors.    

For her part, Dr. Yasmin Al-Kahki explained that the competition represents a real platform for creativity, and an opportunity to present modern design models that take into account the local identity and meet the needs of citizens, reflecting the spirit of development and belonging to the homeland. She also pointed out that the competition aimed to support student projects by providing an organized and attractive work environment, taking into account the requirements of hygiene, safety, and public health, and highlighting the spirit of innovation and creativity.

The dean of the Faculty of Specific Education added that Assiut Governorate, with its human potential and scientific and technical potential, represents a fertile environment for the adoption of creative ideas and development projects, especially in light of the integration of efforts between state institutions, universities, and the private sector. This was reflected by this distinctive initiative, which provided the opportunity for college students to provide the best of their ideas and talents to design a role model at the level of the Republic.

In a related context, Mr. Salah Al-Sakri expressed the pride of the Middle East Investment Group to participate in the activities of this creative competition, which came as a result of purposeful cooperation between the University and the governorate with a conscious academic and community vision and a supervised implementation from the Faculty of specific education, stressing that supporting young people and developing their creativity is one of the company's top priorities within the framework of Social Responsibility, and continuing to support youth initiatives.

The events of the exhibition included the announcement of the winning projects for the first places, namely: the first place is my group (floka-Z.BLEND ) and a prize money of 40 thousand pounds half, the second place is my group (KOVA - SOT Mart), a prize of 30 thousand pounds half, the third place is my group ( ROKN 18 - Navia), a prize of 20 thousand pounds half, and the fourth place is the group (Forsa) with a prize of 10 thousands of pounds.

The jury of the projects was composed of: Dr. Yasmin Al-Kahki, dean of the Faculty of Specific Education; Dr. Hala Salah Al-Din, head of the art education department; and Dr. Walid Rajai, woodwork teacher at the art education department. Engineer Mohammed Al-Sukra, executive director of the Middle East Investment Group, and consultant Mohammed Merhi, legal adviser to the group, also contributed to the arbitration externally.

The project supervision committee included: Dr. Saeed Mustafa, assistant professor of art works at the Department of Art Education, Dr. Haitham Abdul Rahim, woodworking teacher at the Department of Art Education, Dr. Saad Hassan, teacher at the Department of educational technology, and Ahmed Mukhtar, teaching assistant at the Department of education technology.

At the end of the exhibition, the judges of the competition, the student supervisors, and the organizing committee of the exhibition were honored, in addition to honoring Mr. Salah Al-Sukary, chairman of the Middle East Investment Group.

Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president for education and Student Affairs, received Dr. Khalid Bin Al-Waleed Abdel Fattah, an expert at the Excellence Support Department of the Higher Education Development Projects Management Unit at the Ministry of higher education and scientific research, on an official visit to review and receive the funded student project entitled "innovating a way to develop the teaching of histology and cytology", which the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine received funding of 70 thousand pounds from the ministry in 2022 for its implementation.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his appreciation for the vital role played by the Ministry of Higher Education in supporting students ' innovative ideas, turning them into realistic projects that serve the educational process, contribute to the development of the quality of education at public universities in line with international standards, and enhance the competitiveness of Higher Education outputs.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Project Manager, Dr. Inas Abdel Hafez, vice dean for graduate studies and Research Affairs and executive director of the project, Dr. Manal Tawfiq Hussein, project advisor, as well as Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Nasser, director of the project management unit at the University.

Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president for education and Student Affairs, stressed that the project aims to design three-dimensional models that help students understand and absorb the tissue structures of various body systems at a low cost and simple capabilities, pointing out that the team provided innovative educational models for various organs of the body such as the eye, tongue, stomach, and nerve cell, and have already been integrated into the educational process as effective alternatives to expensive imported models.

For his side, Dr. Khalid bin Alwaleed Abdel Fattah praised the level of output achieved within the project, praising the efforts of faculty members and students of the college, stressing that what was presented reflects the excellence of Assiut University at the academic and Research Levels.

The implementation of the project was supervised by Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Alameddine, Maida Nurhan Mamdouh as the Executive Supervisor of the students, and the executive team included 13 students, namely: Roland Mohamed Hosny (project manager), Asma Hamada (deputy project manager), and team members: Israa Mohamed Sami, Mayada Mohamed Khalaf, Manar Mahmoud, Tabarak Ibrahim, Zahra Ahmed, jihad Ashraf, hind Mohamed Mahmoud, Mohamed Jaber, Noureddine Thabet, Martin Maher, and Michael Mehdi.

Within the framework of research cooperation with international institutions, Assiut University is organizing an introductory seminar and an awareness lecture in cooperation with the Fulbright Commission, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and with the participation of a Fulbright Commission delegation headed by Dr. Maggie Nassif, executive director of the commission, on Monday, May 5, 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and Research Affairs. 

The seminar comes as part of the activities of the Fulbright Commission delegation's visit to Assiut University, which coincides with their presence to discuss the doctoral thesis submitted by researcher Arwa Nobi Mohammed, Assistant Lecturer at the media department at the Faculty of Arts, who received the flubrapt grant, which reflects the depth of scientific cooperation extended between the two sides.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that this cooperation reflects the University's commitment to supporting young researchers and expanding their scientific horizons, pointing out that cooperation with the Fulbright Commission is a strategic step towards creating a competitive scientific and research environment capable of keeping pace with global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The events include the presentation of an introductory seminar by Dr. Maggie Nassif on" grants and opportunities provided by the Fulbright Commission", with the participation of Professor ASER Hani, assistant director of programs, and Ms. Batool Khalid, program officer at the commission, in order to provide researchers and faculty members with an opportunity to learn about the mechanisms of application and benefit from the academic programs offered.

Dr. Gaby Simaan, professor of cross-cultural communication at the University of Toledo, will also deliver an awareness lecture entitled: "Building Bridges of intercultural communication in a changing world: towards more cooperation". This lecture comes in the context of supporting scientific and cultural communication between academic institutions in Egypt and the United States.

  It should be noted that Dr. Gaby Simaan is participating in the supervision of the doctoral thesis submitted by researcher Arwa Nobi Mohamed, assistant lecturer at the media department at the Faculty of Arts – Assiut University, along with Professor Dr. saber Suleiman Asran, professor of radio and television at the Faculty of media – Cairo University, and Dr. rehab El – dakhili, head of the media department at the Faculty of Arts-Assiut University. The message is entitled:"The role of the electronic pages of Egyptian satellite TV in supporting the diplomacy of sustainable development of the state in the light of Egypt's Vision 2030". The field part of the message was applied to the members of the Egyptian community in the United States of America. The dissertation is scheduled to be discussed by Dr. Fatima Zahra Saleh, head of the media department at the Faculty of Arts – Sohag University, and Dr. yemna Atef, assistant professor at the media department at the Faculty of Arts – Assiut University.

- Dr. El-Minshawy praises the role of the Fulbright Commission in supporting scientific research and enhancing international academic cooperation

- Dr. Maggie Nassif: we are proud to expand the areas of cooperation with Assiut University

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, received on Sunday, May 4, Dr. Maggie Nassif, executive director of the Fulbright Commission Egypt, as part of the visit of the commission's delegation to the University, to discuss ways of joint academic and research cooperation, in the presence of Dr. Gamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Gaby Samaan, professor of cross-cultural communication at the American University of Toledo.

The meeting witnessed the presence of several members of the supervision and discussion Committee on the first doctoral thesis within the joint supervision grant provided by the Fulbright Commission, Media Department, Assiut University, specialization (radio and television), they are: Dr. Saber Suleiman Asran, professor of radio and television at the Faculty of media, Cairo University, Dr. Gaby Samaan, professor of cross-cultural communication at the University of Toledo, Dr. Fatima Zahra Saleh, head of the media department at Sohag University, Dr. Rehab Eldakhli, media advisor of the president of Assiut University, Dr. Yomna Atef, assistant professor at media department, faculty of Arts, along with researcher Arwa Nobi, assistant lecturer at the media department at the Faculty of Arts and a Fulbright grant recipient.

The meeting discussed the prospects of cooperation between Assiut University and the Fulbright Commission, reviewed the commission's programs and scholarships offered to study in the United States of America, and discussed mechanisms to support institutional capacities and exchange academic experiences.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his appreciation for the prominent role played by the Fulbright Commission in supporting researchers, praising its efforts in providing scientific opportunities that contribute to the development of academic competencies by international standards. He stressed Assiut University's keenness to expand the frameworks of international cooperation, which contributes to strengthening its position at the local and global levels.

Dr. El-Minshawy also pointed to the advanced scientific, research, and service potential of Assiut University, as well as an Integrated Medical City, which is the largest at the level of Egyptian universities, and provides its services to Upper Egypt governorates and others, stressing at the same time the Egyptian state's interest in establishing private universities, including Assiut private university, as an advanced educational institution that responds to the requirements of the labor market, through qualitative specialties that keep pace with the trends of the New Republic and support the Sustainable Development Goals.

For her side, Dr. Maggie Nassif expressed her appreciation to Assiut University, describing it as one of the leading universities in Egypt for its geographical location and strong academic and research potential. She expressed her happiness that her visit to the university coincided with the Fulbright Commission's celebration of the 75th anniversary of its establishment. She also stressed the authority's readiness to expand the areas of cooperation with the University and support researchers and educational institutions, especially in Upper Egypt.

In the same context, Dr. Saber Suleiman Asran, professor of radio and television at the Faculty of Media at Cairo University, praised the media department at the Faculty of Arts at Assiut University as one of the most active and distinguished departments among regional universities and is witnessing tangible development at the academic and research levels, reflecting the University's interest in qualitative disciplines in Upper Egypt.

Dr. Gaby Samaan also expressed his happiness to visit Assiut University, pointing out that it represents a successful model in academic interaction and exchange of experiences, and is one of the ancient universities in Egypt.

The meeting also witnessed the presence of Mr. Mohammed Adel, representative of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as the Fulbright Commission delegation, which included several commission officials and representatives, namely: Mr. ASER Hani, assistant director of programs, Ms. Batul Khaled, Program Officer, Mr. Ramez Hani, Senior Operations Officer, Ms. Mary Attia, Assistant Program Officer, Mr. Marvin Ramzy, marketing consultant at the commission, as well as interns at the Commission: Mr. Peter Salib, Mr. Marwan Akl.

It is noteworthy that the visit of the Fulbright Commission delegation to Assiut University includes organizing an introductory seminar entitled "Grants and opportunities provided by the Fulbright Commission", in addition to a lecture by Dr. Gaby Simaan entitled: "Building Bridges of Communication between cultures in a changing world: towards more cooperation", in order to promote understanding and cultural rapprochement between peoples.