As part of Assiut University's keenness to support and empower its children of determination, and under the patronage of Dr.El-Minshawy, the president of the University, the university continues to provide inspiring models that have succeeded in turning challenges into achievements. Student Esraa Muhammad Ali, a graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture, Department of food science and technology, class of 2023, is one of the most prominent of these honorable models.

Esra's educational and sports career came with the direct support of the Center for students with disabilities at the University, which played an active role in discovering and sponsoring the Champions of the challenge and encouraging them to participate effectively in university life and various activities, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, and the supervision of Dr. Umniah Mohammed Ibrahim, director of the center.

  Esraa received an excellent grade at The Bachelor's level, and then joined the pre-master's level to achieve the same recognition, continuing her academic excellence with determination.

In her professional life, she has been able to book a place for herself in the field of banking, where she is currently working in customer service at ALEXBANK within the 5% quota allocated for hiring people with disabilities, to prove her competence and ability to face challenges and achieve success.

On the sports level, Esraa excelled in athletics, winning a bronze medal at the 50th martyr Rifai tournament in 2022, then won a gold and a silver medal at the Paralympic meet in Alexandria governorate, before crowning her achievements in 2023 with two gold medals at the same championship.

In the field of student activities, she was strongly present, as she participated in the first tour at the level of Egyptian universities and won first place with her team, and also starred artistically in the choir of the Center for the care of students with disabilities, which won third place in the Golden talent competition organized by the Ministry of culture, and also participated in the first theatrical work for people with disabilities at the level of Egyptian universities.

She represented the University in a number of major events, including the second summit meeting of goodwill ambassadors in Fayoum governorate, in addition to her continuous participation in the activities and events of the Center for supporting students with disabilities.

The story of Israa Muhammad Ali is one of the stories of determination and inspiration that Assiut University is proud of, and confirms through it that the true Will is able to open the doors of excellence, and that the heroes of the challenge are the pulse of the University and its renewed spirit.

- President of Assiut University: renovation and development works at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine strengthen the infrastructure and support education and scientific research

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, inaugurated on Sunday morning, July 20, a number of development projects at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, at a total cost of about 10 million pounds, within the framework of the University's plan to strengthen infrastructure and develop the educational and research process.

The openings included: the specialized center of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Minshawy for food health and safety after its development, and upgrading the efficiency of the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Sayed for graduate studies and research at the Department of cell and tissue, under the supervision of Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the college.

The opening ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Inas Ahmed Abdul Hafez, vice dean of the college for graduate studies and research, Dr. Mo'men Abdul Azim, vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Abdul Malik, head of the Department of food health, safety and technology and director of the center of Prof. Dr. Ahmed and supervisors of the engineering construction department at the university.

The rector of the University, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, opened the specialized center for food health and safety after its comprehensive development, at a total cost of 2 million pounds, in order to raise the efficiency of its infrastructure in accordance with international technical standards. The development work included the installation of granite floors for its durability and ease of cleaning, and wall cladding with stain-resistant laser-cut ceramics designed to facilitate sterilization, in accordance with the requirements of microbiological laboratories. The "Galaxy black" granite was also used for the work surfaces, besides the center was provided with sinks and mixers of Turkish certified stainless steel 304 material, to ensure the highest degrees of cleanliness and efficiency.

This development comes as part of the center's readiness to apply for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Egyptian General Authority for accreditation (EGAC), which is one of the basic conditions for the approval of food tests by the Food Safety Authority, ensuring the provision of accurate and accredited analysis services to determine the suitability of food for human consumption.

The president of the university also inaugurated the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Sayed for postgraduate studies and research at the Department of cell and tissue, which underwent a comprehensive development and equipping with the latest scientific and technical devices at a cost of about 8 million pounds, to constitute a qualitative leap that supports researchers in completing their research within an integrated research environment.

The new equipment included providing the laboratory with an integrated imaging unit equipped with morphometric analysis programs, a high-efficiency imaging microscope, a Microtome for slicing slides, a tratome device at a cost of almost 3 million pounds, drying Ovens, and a hood for vapors, which contributes to enhancing the accuracy of tissue sample preparation and raising the efficiency of scientific research in the field of fine tissues, in accordance with international publishing standards.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawi stressed that the opening of the new projects at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine embodies Assiut University's commitment to supporting scientific faculties and upgrading the infrastructure of educational and research facilities, in order to provide an integrated academic environment that meets the needs of students and researchers. He explained that the University spares no effort in providing the necessary capabilities to develop the veterinary medical education system, in line with international standards and enhances the role of the College in providing effective community services, especially in the fields of Veterinary prevention and food safety, in order to contribute to promoting public health and achieving comprehensive development goals.

For her side, Dr. Madiha Darwish expressed her deep gratitude for the continuous support of the university administration, praising the development efforts that represent a qualitative leap in the infrastructure of the college, contribute to improving the quality of education and provide a modern research environment that enhances the capabilities of students and researchers, and enable the college to perform its mission in serving the community and the veterinary sector efficiently.

- Dr.El-Minshawy: we support initiatives that open up future prospects for young people

- President of the university: building young cadres starts from serious training and skills development

- Dr. El-Minshawy: I am proud of this promising elite of future youth and invite them to continue developing their skills 

  On Sunday, July 20, Dr. Ahmed El– Minshawy, president of Assiut University, conducted an extended inspection visit to the Institute of Information Technology-Assiut branch, within the framework of joint cooperation between the University and the institute, aimed at supporting and developing the skills of students and graduates from various academic disciplines, and technically qualifying them to compete in the local and international labor market.

Dr. El-Minshawy was received by engineer Ayman Ayad, director of the ITI branch in Assiut, and engineer Hossam al-Naqib, government relations advisor at the Ministry of communications and Information Technology, who accompanied him during his tour inside the Institute's headquarters.

  During the visit, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy followed the activities of the summer training camp, held in conjunction with the end of the training year 2024/2025, and was briefed on the specialized training programs and capacity-building activities implemented by the Institute, which aim to enable young people to acquire the required digital skills, in order to enhance their readiness for the requirements of the modern labor market.

The visit was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Tayseer Hassan Abdul Hamid, dean of the College of computers and Information, Dr. Alaa Abdul Hafeez, dean of the College of Commerce, Dr. Khalid Salah, dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Adawi, advisor to the president of the University for alumni affairs, entrepreneurship and innovation, Dr. Rehab Al-Dakhli, media advisor to the president of the University, and Dr. Mustafa Qaid, coordinator of the BIS program at the College of Commerce.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. El-Minshawy thanked the management of the branch of the Information Technology Institute in Assiut, for their outstanding efforts, and their continuous follow-up to the implementation of training programs efficiently and competently, praising the vital role of the deans and professors participating in the Institute's activities, their full support for training programs, supporting students and trainees, and enabling young people to acquire modern digital skills.

Dr. El-Minshawy also praised the continuous support of Dr. Heba Saleh, president of the Information Technology Institute, and her fruitful cooperation with Assiut University, which contributed to the development of the level of programs provided, and enhancing training and technical qualification opportunities for Upper Egypt's youth.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed Assiut University's keenness to enhance its development role and support all initiatives and partnerships that open new horizons for young people and give them the necessary tools to build their future with confidence and efficiency. This is in support of the state's efforts to develop the capabilities of young people in the fields of modern technology and artificial intelligence to help them compete strongly in the labor market.

During his meeting with students and trainees inside the laboratories and lecture halls, the president of the University expressed his pride in being among this promising elite of future youth, directing them to the need to continue their diligence and invest their efforts in developing their skills and abilities professionally, so as to provide them with wider opportunities to join the labor market.

During his follow-up to the summer training events this year, Dr. El-Minshawy praised the level of seriousness and excellence in qualifying students, and praised the detailed presentation of the results and performance indicators during the training year 2024/2025, which showed the amount of efforts exerted and the remarkable progress achieved by the branch.

In a related context, Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his great admiration for the inspiring models of trainees, who were able to enter the self-employment market and achieve tangible successes, whether as freelancers or through job opportunities in technology companies, which confirms the effectiveness of training programs and their ability to actually empower young people.

During the visit, Dr. El-Minshawy inspected the creative artworks that adorn the walls of the Institute, which constitute an aesthetic manifestation of the creativity of the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, praising this fruitful integration, which reflects the extent of benefiting from the creative artistic outputs of the University's students, and employing them in creating a distinctive educational environment that supports the Institute's goals in promoting innovation, building the capabilities of young people and developing their future ideas.

The visit included a video presentation about the summer training activities and the statistics of the training camp 2023/2024 for trainees from Assiut universities, Assiut National University, Egyptian university for electronic education, Badr University, New Assiut Technological University, Sphinx University, Egyptian-German Technological College in Assiut, in addition to the technological Secondary School in Assiut, and various university faculties.

For his side, engineer Ayad gave a presentation on the most important results of the summer training, a summary of the training work and training courses provided by the institute to students and graduates of the University during the training year 2023/2024, which reflected great support and inspiring encouragement for trainees to freelance, the most important fields and skills required, and the most famous freelance platforms on which trainees achieved great success.

Ayman Ayyad also praised the partnership with Assiut University, and its constant keenness to support, especially the Faculty of computers and information and the important and common role of the free Employment Forum, stressing that this cooperation contributed to the success of the institute to achieve its goals, and the development of services provided to students and graduates.

At the end of the visit, the Shield of the Information Technology Institute in Assiut and The Shield of the 45th batch of the institute were presented to Dr. El-Minshawy, the president of the University, in addition to honoring the deputies and deans of colleges participating in the visit.

"Children's university" continues its activities with a distinguished training visit to the Faculty of computers and information at Assiut University

Within the framework of the "University of the child" educational and awareness initiative, organized by Assiut University under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, the Faculty of computers and information witnessed a special visit for the children participating in the program within its combined phase (sixth and eighth), which will be held during the period from July 9 to 22, under the supervision of Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, Dr. Yara Ibrahim, program coordinator and dean of the College of Early Childhood Education, Dr. Manal Anwar, vice dean for graduate studies, and Dr. Ayat Farouk, deputy program coordinator.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that the program represents a unique educational experience aimed at children from 9 to 14 years of age, through practical activities and training workshops designed to stimulate creative thinking and acquire new skills in line with the requirements of the digital age, contributing to the development of children and preparing generations capable of innovation and participation in community development.

The special visit to the College of computing and information came to form a rich educational station within the activities of the program, where the college received more than 100 children, in the presence of Dr. Tayseer Abdul Hamid, dean of the college, and coordinated by Dr. Dalia Mohammed Nashat, vice dean of the college for community service and environmental development and coordinator of the visit.

The first day the children learned about the mechanisms of using the zoom program in distance education, and how to take advantage of Google Docs in implementing collaborative writing activities, while the second day was devoted to training them on designing digital stories using the Wixie program, in addition to learning the steps of creating a simplified website via the Google Sites platform, in a practical experiment held inside the computer consulting center at the college.

Dr. Tayseer Abdul Hamid expressed her appreciation for this fruitful cooperation with the College of early childhood education, praising the interaction of the children and their distinctive response during the workshops, and the tangible practical benefit they achieved that enhanced their technical skills.

Dr. Yara Ibrahim, coordinator of the program, also extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the College of computers and information for its distinguished hosting, and to all the training staff members and technicians for their remarkable effort that contributed to the success of this distinguished educational visit within the activities of the "children's University".

The vice president of Assiut University follows up the maintenance and development work in the female student city in Al-walidiya

  Within the framework of the directives of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, on the need to intensify follow-up on maintenance and development works in university cities, and to create a suitable living environment for students in preparation for the new academic year, Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice-president of the University for education and student affairs, conducted a field tour of the city of external housing for female students in Al-walidiya area.

The tour included inspecting residential units numbers (9, 15, 16), to follow up on the ongoing maintenance and renovation works, as part of the University's preparations to receive students with the start of the academic year 2025/2026.

The vice president of the university was accompanied during the tour by: Mr. Mahmoud Antar, director general of university cities, Mr. Ashraf Ahmed, director of external housing at the University, Ms. Manal Mohammed Shehata, agent of external housing, Mr. Ahmed Hamed, head of maintenance, in addition to a number of heads of residential units and building supervisors.

  Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula inspected the Memorial Hall in building (15), which was equipped from the self-resources of the university cities, as well as a number of administrative offices, living rooms, and bedrooms, which are currently undergoing various paints and equipment works, stressing the need to complete all the work before the start of the study.

The vice president of the University stressed that the continuous field follow-up comes within the framework of the University's keenness to provide all means of support and care for its male and female students, and to provide an appropriate university environment that encourages educational achievement and psychological and living stability.

"Assiut Sciences" offers the Applied Industrial Chemistry program with a credit hours system for the academic year 2025/2026

As part of Assiut University's keenness to develop the educational system in line with international standards and the requirements of the labor market, the Faculty of science announces the introduction of the "Applied Industrial Chemistry" program for the academic year 2025/2026, with credit hours, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University.

The program comes as part of the college's efforts to promote applied education and link academic study with industrial reality, and is presented by the Department of chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sahli, dean of the college, and Dr. Abdul Aziz Ahmed Saeed, program coordinator.

Features of the program:
- The program combines theoretical chemistry, industrial applications and chemical engineering, and includes advanced courses in basic and applied chemistry, with a focus on various industrial fields, including:
- Petroleum refining and petrochemicals
- Cement and fertilizer industry
- Manufacture of dyes and industrial ferments
- Production of perfumes and creams
- Manufacturing of glass, paper, oils, and others

The industrial courses are taught by experts seconded from major industrial companies, which enhances the practical aspect of the program.

- Job market opportunities:
- The program qualifies its graduates to work in wide industrial sectors including pharmaceutical and food industries, oils and soaps, pesticides, polymers, metal coatings, in addition to modern industrial fields.
The program represents a distinguished educational opportunity for students wishing to build a promising career combining scientific basis and advanced industrial applications.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, participated in the virtual signing ceremony of the master's degree program agreement between the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and 12 Egyptian universities, including Assiut State University and Assiut Al-Ahlia University, at exactly ten in the morning, East Coast time of the United States (five in the evening, Cairo time).

The ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research of the Arab Republic of Egypt, who participated virtually, along with Dr. Catherine Cardarelli, representative of the University of Louisville, and the heads of Egyptian universities participating in the agreement.

This agreement comes as part of efforts to enhance the opportunities of Egyptian students to obtain distinguished higher education at the international level, as the program stipulates that the Egyptian student must complete 6 credit hours at his university inside Egypt, and then transfer to the University of Louisville to complete an additional 24 credit hours, to obtain a master's degree in a number of vital engineering disciplines.

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy expressed his pride in participating in this distinguished international academic cooperation, stressing that the agreement embodies the orientation of the Egyptian state and the Ministry of higher education towards opening up to international partnerships and providing innovative educational programs that keep pace with the developments of the Times and the global labor market.

The president of Assiut University also pointed out that this agreement is a milestone in the process of academic cooperation between Egyptian universities and their international counterparts, and contributes to building bridges of knowledge and innovation, in a way that enhances the competitiveness of Egyptian graduates regionally and internationally, and supports the role of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The agreement was officially signed during the event, amid an atmosphere of appreciation and optimism for this fruitful cooperation, which represents a strategic step in the development of the higher education system in Egypt, and provides Egyptian students with real opportunities to complete their higher studies at one of the leading universities in the United States of America.

Assiut University participates in an introductory seminar on the "English Language Teachers" program in cooperation with the Fulbright Commission via the Zoom application

Assiut University participated, on Thursday, July 17, in a virtual introductory seminar on the "English Teaching Assistant Program" program, in cooperation with the Fulbright Commission, through the Zoom application, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and Dr. Maggie Nassif, executive director of the Fulbright Commission Egypt, under the supervision of Dr. Gamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and in the presence of Dr. Rehab El-Dakhly, media advisor to the president of the University.

The seminar was attended by a number of faculty assistants and English teachers at the faculties of Arts and education, as part of the University's interest in expanding academic exchange opportunities and professional development for faculty members.

In this context, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stated that Assiut University is keen to strengthen its international partnerships and openness to leading educational programs that support the capabilities of faculty members, especially in the fields of language, education and vocational training. He pointed out that cooperation with the Fulbright Commission is one of the successful models that keep pace with the University's vision in academic development and interaction with international educational institutions.

For his side, Dr. Jamal Badr explained that the seminar comes within the framework of the University's strategic efforts to enhance the professional development of the academic and auxiliary staff, and expand their horizons to participate in specialized international programs, which contributes to improving the quality of education and developing University performance in accordance with international standards. He also appreciated the fruitful and constructive cooperation with the Fulbright Commission, because of its active role in supporting institutional and human capabilities within the University.

Representatives of the Fulbright Commission made a presentation on the application mechanisms of the program, its requirements and admission requirements, as well as reviewing the stages of application and selection criteria, and the multiple benefits offered by the program, which include intensive professional training, cultural exchange, and the acquisition of advanced language and teaching skills at prestigious educational institutions in the United States of America.

Dr. El-Minshawy inspects the progress of work at Assiut Al-Ahlia University and discusses cooperation with the delegation of Sohag Al-Ahlia University

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University and in charge of conducting the work of Assiut Al-Ahlia University, conducted an inspection visit to the headquarters of Assiut Al-Ahlia University, during which he followed the progress of work in various sectors, and assured the readiness of colleges and educational and service facilities in preparation for the start of the new academic year, in the presence of Dr. Nobi Mohammed Hassan, vice president of the University for Academic Affairs, and Mr. Mustafa Hassan, secretary general of the University.

During the visit, Dr. El-Minshawy met with a delegation from Sohag private university, within the framework of enhancing joint cooperation between private universities, which contributes to the integration of efforts towards the development of academic and administrative performance, and support the state's orientation towards building an integrated and unified private educational system.

  The delegation of Sohag Al-ahliya University included Mr. Ashraf al-Qadi, secretary general of the University, Dr. Yasser Abdel Fattah, Assistant Secretary, Mr. saber Abu Aqrab, director of Education Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Amer, Director General of legal affairs, as well as a number of administrators.

During the meeting, Dr. El-Minshawy stressed the importance of institutional cooperation between private universities and joint work, in line with the goals of comprehensive development, and meets the needs of the local and international labor market. He also stressed that Assiut National University seeks to provide an advanced educational model based on innovation and entrepreneurship, in order to enhance its ability to keep pace with the requirements of the future.

The president of the university also noted his participation in the meeting held by Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, prime minister, yesterday evening at the government headquarters in the new city of El Alamein, which dealt with the follow-up of the developments of the private universities system in Egypt, within the delegation of the Ministry of Higher Education headed by Professor Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of higher education and scientific research, with the participation of Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and international cooperation, and a number of university presidents and representatives of concerned authorities.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy represented Assiut National University during the meeting, during which Dr. Ayman Ashour reviewed a proposal to establish a unified entity for public education in Egypt, which includes under its umbrella private universities and their academic and service facilities, hospitals, research centers and logistics services, within the framework of the Presidential Initiative "alliance and development".