Assiut University vice presidents cast their votes in the Senate elections and emphasize the importance of national participation

The vice-presidents of Assiut University cast their votes in the 2025 Senate elections, stressing that participation in this constitutional entitlement is a national duty that reflects the true belonging to the homeland, and the role of citizens in supporting the democratic path.

The participants included Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Alim, vice president for Community service and Environmental development, and Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for Graduate Studies and Research, who cast their votes in the polling committees in Assiut Governorate.

The vice-president of the University called on all segments of society, especially university youth, to interact and actively participate in the elections as they are the mainstay of the future and the element most capable of bringing about positive change, stressing that the positive turnout at the polls reflects the awareness of citizens of their pivotal role in the stability of the state and the completion of its ambitious plans towards sustainable development.

The deputies also praised the conduct of the electoral process and the good organization within the committees, and the efforts exerted by the concerned authorities to provide a safe and accessible environment for voting, while providing the necessary facilities for the elderly and people of determination, stressing that this atmosphere enhances the confidence of citizens and encourages broad participation.

Assiut University organizes the graduation ceremony of the batch (27) of the English language program at the Faculty of Commerce

Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University; the Faculty of Commerce organized the graduation ceremony of the twenty-seventh batch of the English language program, which witnessed the honoring of the first students of the batch, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Alaa Abdel-Hafiz, dean of the college.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy congratulated the graduates of the program, stressing the University's keenness on the continuous development of its academic programs and educational services, in line with the developments of the labor market locally and internationally, praising the efforts provided by the faculty members, and greeting the families of students for their continuous support, and wishing the graduates continued success.

  Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula expressed his sincere congratulations to the students and their families, praising the abilities and skills of the graduates of the English language program that qualify them to work in various sectors. He stressed that this moment is the fruit of tiredness and effort of years of study, thanking everyone who contributed to the support of graduates, wishing them a bright future and a successful career.

Dr. Alaa Abdul Hafeez praised the vital role played by the university administration in supporting the college and developing its educational programs, stressing the importance of continuing training and working on skills development to face competition in the labor market, stressing that the graduates of the college are its true ambassadors in various job sites.

Dr. Mohammed Adawi congratulated the graduates, wishing them a promising future, and thanked all those who contributed to their support throughout the years of study, especially from their families and faculty members.

Dr. Taha Zakaria also thanked the administration of the University and the college for their material and moral support for this batch, praising the role of the college's employees in making this day a success, and calling on graduates to continue developing their skills to meet the challenges of the labor market.

  The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammed Adawi, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nesma Heshmat, vice dean for graduate studies and research, Dr. Amal Al-Dali, vice dean for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Marwa Bakr, coordinator of student activities at the college, engineer Ayman Ayad, director of the Institute of Information Technology, Dr. Taha Zakaria Abu kreisha, Academic Coordinator of the program, Dr. Jacqueline Alfi, deputy academic coordinator, as well as a number of faculty members and the administrative staff of the college.

Assiut University announces the initial list of candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Commerce

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and chairman of the committee concerned with the nomination of deans of colleges and institutes, announced the initial list of candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, according to the priority of application.

The initial list included: Dr. Alaa Abdul Hafeez Mohammed Mohammed, Professor of political science and Public Administration and acting dean of the College, Dr. Nasma Ahmed Husni Abdul Majid, professor of Business Administration and vice dean of the college for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Amal Ahmed Hassan Shehata, professor of Statistics, sports and insurance and vice dean of the college for community service and environmental development.

In this context, Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the university is moving forward in selecting academic leaders with competence and the ability to develop performance and raise the efficiency of academic and administrative work within the faculties, in line with the University's vision and its future strategic plans.

- Dr. El-Minshawy: Assiut University is increasingly committed to elderly care and advancing specialized medical disciplines.

On Thursday, July 31, Assiut University launched the First Scientific Day of the Geriatrics Unit, affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine. Held under the theme: “Building the Future of Elderly Care,” the event took place under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of the University. The event was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; and was supervised by Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals’ Board; Dr. Mohamed El-Yemany, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine; and Dr. Soheir Kassem, Head of the Geriatrics Unit and Chairperson of the Scientific Day.

The event witnessed the participation of a distinguished group of academic and medical leaders, including: Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Mohamed Zain, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Assiut; Dr.  Khaled Abdelaziz, Director of the Main University Hospital; as well as Dr. Nour El-Din Abdelazim and Dr. Alaa Abdel-Moneim, Professors of Internal Medicine and Critical Care and honorary chairpersons of the Scientific Day, along with a number of professors specializing in geriatrics from various Egyptian universities.

Dr. El-Minshawy affirmed that the organization of this first Scientific Day of the Geriatrics Unit reflects the university’s strong commitment to its societal and humanitarian role in caring for the elderly and providing them with the best medical and therapeutic services. He emphasized that the university strives to support all specialized medical fields that address societal needs, particularly geriatrics.

He added that the establishment of a specialized unit in this field is a pivotal step in the development of the university health system, and reflects the university's vision towards enhancing the quality of health care by integrating medical expertise, scientific research and modern technologies, praising the efforts of those who organized this scientific day, including specialized scientific sessions and meaningful discussions that contribute to shaping a better future for elderly care in Egypt.

For his part, Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla highlighted the university’s dedication to supporting the Geriatrics Unit and providing the necessary resources to strengthen its scientific and service roles. He pointed out that supporting specialized medical units is a top priority due to their direct impact on improving healthcare quality.

Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem also praised the unit’s vital role in community service, stressing that caring for the elderly is one of the core areas of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector. He emphasized the importance of raising health awareness among seniors regarding prevention and self-care.

Dr. Alaa Attia explained that the Department of Internal Medicine is one of the main pillars of the Faculty of Medicine and university hospitals, providing advanced therapeutic services. He added that the department offers 11 scientific degrees, including a Master’s degree in Gerontology, which was approved on October 17, 2024. This milestone reflects the faculty’s dedication to supporting specialized fields that address societal needs.

During his speech, Dr. Mohamed Zain expressed his pride in participating in this important scientific event, commending the ongoing efforts in elderly care. He also expressed hope that the sessions would yield scientific outcomes and recommendations that contribute to improving services for the elderly.

Dr. Khaled Abdelaziz presented the experience of establishing the Geriatrics Unit at the Main University Hospital, explaining that it includes two fully equipped clinics that serve both male and female patients aged 65 and above throughout the week, thereby ensuring integrated medical services in a suitable environment for the elderly.

Dr. Mohamed El-Yemany noted that the Geriatrics Unit stands as a distinguished model in the field of specialized medicine, as it focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as addressing the psychological and social dimensions of elderly care to enhance their quality of life.

Dr.Nour El-Din Abdelazim emphasized that the Geriatrics Unit at Assiut University is the first of its kind in Upper Egypt and the third nationwide to offer a Master’s degree in this specialty. He attributed this achievement to the tireless efforts and continuous support from the university administration.

Dr. Soheir Kassem explained that the Scientific Day featured a number of specialized sessions addressing key health issues affecting the elderly, including internal diseases, oncology, neurological problems, and nursing care. In addition to highlighting the role of artificial intelligence and modern technology in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatric diseases.

The Scientific Day also included a recognition ceremony honoring a group of academic and medical leaders in appreciation of their support for the Geriatrics Unit. Honorees included:
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Dr.Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Dr. Alaa Attia, Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Dr. Mohamed Zain, Dr. Khaled Abdelaziz, Dr.  Mohamed El-Yemany, Dr. Mohamed Ali Tohamy (Founder of the Nephrology Unit at Assiut University), Dr. Osama Farouk (Professor of Orthopedic Surgery), Dr. Sara Hamza, and Dr. Doha El-Rashidi (Professors of Geriatrics at Ain Shams University).

Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Faculty of Specific Education organized a scientific seminar entitled “Standards and Control of Research Tools,” held in conjunction with the opening of an art exhibition for postgraduate students under the title “Expressive Visions.” The event reflects the faculty’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of scientific research and appreciation of expressive arts. The activities were held under the supervision of Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Yasmine El-Kahki, Dean of the Faculty.

The event was attended by a number of faculty leaders, including:
Dr. Nariman Ishaq, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research,
Dr. Doaa Abdel Mohsen, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs,
Dr. Hala Salah Abdel Sattar, Head of the Art Education Department,
Dr. Hend El-Yadak, Head of the Home Economics Department, Dr. Asmaa Ali Ahmed, Professor of Clothing and Textiles and Chair of the Subcommittee on Research Ethics,and Dr. Zeinab El-Khatib, Lecturer in the Home Economics Department. The event also witnessed the participation of several faculty members and their assistants, administrative staff, and researchers.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting activities that integrate scientific and artistic dimensions, highlighting their role in enhancing research awareness and refining students’ creative skills. He also stressed the importance of designing research tools based on accurate methodological foundations and adhering to research ethics to ensure quality and credibility in an academic environment based on excellence and integration.

For his part, Dr. Gamal Badr stated that embedding research ethics is one of the fundamental pillars of academic excellence, noting that integrity and objectivity are essential to institutional and research advancement. He praised the seminar for raising awareness about the values of responsible research.

Dr. Yasmine El-Kahki expressed her appreciation for holding such events, which contribute to the development of students’ and researchers’ skills. She reaffirmed the faculty’s dedication to instilling academic ethics and scientific responsibility, and extended her thanks to the university administration for its continuous support of all scientific and artistic activities.

On the sidelines of the seminar,Dr. Gamal Badr inaugurated the “Expressive Visions” exhibition, which showcased a distinguished collection of artworks by postgraduate students in the Art Education Department. The works reflected the students’ expressive perspectives and their engagement with social issues in innovative ways.

The event concluded with honoring the participants in the exhibition and presenting certificates of appreciation to contributors to the “South-South Dialogue” journal, in recognition of their outstanding scientific and artistic contributions that embody creative awareness and research innovation. 

Dr. El-Minshawy: Assiut National University is keen to enable its students to participate effectively in student activities and develop their integrated skills

Assiut National University, under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and Commissioner for business management at Assiut National University, is participating in the activities of the first edition of the Alamein championship for Egyptian universities, which is hosted by the Egyptian University of Al-Alamein in cooperation with the Alamein City Development Authority, during the period from August 2 to 7, 2025, with the wide participation of public, private, and technological universities.

The tournament is held under the supervision of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, and within the support of Student Activities sector at the ministry and the Institute for preparing leaders, led by Dr. Karim Hammam, advisor to the minister and director of the institute, within the framework of the national strategy for developing the capabilities of university youth, and supporting student activities as a tool to build integrated personality and enhance interaction between students of Egyptian universities.

   Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his pride in the participation of Assiut National university students in this unique student experience, stressing that the university is keen to enable its students to interact with their peers from various universities, and develop their skills through student activities, in a way that enhances their awareness and contributes to build their personalities in an integrated manner.

The president of Assiut University added that the new city of El Alamein represents an advanced cultural model that reflects the vision of the state in creating smart cities that embrace youth and student events, and contribute to link urban and Human Development.

  Assiut National University is the only representative of Upper Egypt universities in this tournament, and its delegation includes (11) students from various colleges, under the supervision of Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan, vice president of Assiut National University for Academic Affairs, and accompanied by Dr. Shirin Abdel Ghaffar, program coordinator at the Faculty of Alsun and applied languages at Assiut Al-National University.

For his side, Dr. Noobi Mohamed Hassan explained that the University's participation in the championship included three sports, namely: football pentathlon with the participation of (6) students, beach volleyball with the participation of two students, and padel tennis with the participation of (3) students, pointing out that this participation comes within the University's plan to support students and represent them in various activities at the level of the Republic.

In a related context, Dr. Shirin Abdel Ghaffar stressed that the championship is a rich and integrated experience for university students, as it combines sports competition, cultural exchange and field visits, which contributes to refining the student's personality and expanding his horizon.
She added that the students of the University have shown great commitment and positive interaction since the start of the events, and that they represent the University in an honorable way, which reflects the quality of preparation and the educational vision adopted by the private university in caring for its students.

The opening ceremony was attended by a number of leaders, including Dr. Nashat Al-Wakil, president of the Egyptian university in El Alamein, Dr. Karim Hammam, advisor to the minister of higher education and director of the Institute for preparing leaders, engineer Ahmed Ibrahim, head of the El Alamein City Authority, as well as representatives of participating Egyptian universities.

The tournament started with the presentation of the queue of participating universities, and the competitions include several sports, including: football pentathlon, table tennis, beach volleyball, in addition to a running marathon. The events will also include field visits to historical sites in the city of Alamein, including the War Museum, World War cemeteries, as well as entertainment activities on the beaches of the city, and a dinner party with a distinctive Bedouin character.

The championship is a stepping stone towards the establishment of annual sports events in El Alamein city, to enhance the role of student activities as a basic pillar in university life, and an important tributary in shaping the awareness of Egyptian university students.