Under the auspices of Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Sameia, president of Assiut University and in the presence of Prof. Hasan Salah, Vice president for Community Affairs and Environment Service, and Prof. Thabet Abdel Moneim, Director of the Centre for Environment Studies and Research, the proceedings of the scientific forum organized by the Centre for Environment Studies and Research under the title: "Ebola- The Danger Coming from Africa" started. Prof. Salah indicated that the responsibility of cautioning against this danger is a social responsibility and it should be carried by the educated, the media men and women, and all the people. He also revealed that the illness caused by this Virus and known as "Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever" is one of the devastating illnesses which appeared lately and its death ratios reached about 90% and he therefore asks all mass media to warn the citizens to follow a number of environment constraints and to follow the highest degrees of self protection by bewaring the blood and liquids of infected cases    

Within its usual keenness to achieve distinction in fields of education and scientific research, Assiut University has organized a symposium for the European Union Bureau to present new programs for the enhancement of higher education in Egypt.  Expository show has been presented to explain the steps through which the program of the European Union developed its programs to enhance higher education starting with the "Tempus" until "Erasmus Plus" project which has already started this year. This program includes all European Union programs concerned with grants, international cooperation, and support policies.             

Prof. Mohammed Abdel-Sameia Eid, President of Assiut University, met Eng. Kareem Hamdy, Assistant National Coordinator of the European Union Programs, and Ms Raghda Mohsen, Coordinator of the European Union Higher Education Programs who arrive in a visit to the University Bureau in Cairo to discuss the research grants provided by the Union and the application process and conditions.  In this meeting, the president asserted the role of the European Union Programs in supporting higher education in Egypt through providing distinct research projects to several Egyptian universities. On their part, the guests expressed their satisfaction and estimation of the encouragement and support provided by Assiut University to the programs and activities of the European Union. Likewise they praised the university also for its distinguished research cadres who had achieved remarkable success in their research results in several fields.   

Dr. Ghareeb M. Abdel-Aal, lecturer, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University has conducted a study on the possibility of using nanotechnology in the medical field as an anti-fungal and anti-germs. In his study, Dr. Abdel-Aal explained that the use of this technique has truly led to an increased melting of the anti-fungal drug in water more than 80 times the regular method.  This has led to an increase in its effectiveness pathogenic fungi in human body, particularly the fungi existing in eyes.   Dr. Ghareeb confirmed that this study will encourage Egyptian drug companies to introduce a local product for the treatment of fungi-caused illnesses especially because no anti-fungal drugs are available for the treatment of eyes in the local drug market.   Dr. Ghareeb's study has been published in an international peer reviewed journal. The study was co-authored by Dr. Mohamed A Attiya, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Dr. Ramadan A. Othman, Lecturer, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University.

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With a paper entitled as “Folklore and its Impact on the Renewal of Women’s Ornaments Made of Copper for the Purpose of Developing Human Resources”, Under the supervision of Professor Mansour Al-Mansy,  and presented by: Inas Mohamed Sayed Mahran, student at the Faculty of Specific Education, Assiut University has recently won the first rank among Arab Universities in the field of artistic innovation. Prof. Al-Mansy indicated that the referees have praised the winning paper which aimed at discovering the values and capacities of the Formative Folklore and its impact on the development of Human Resources.   The paper insured the importance of metal ornaments, and specifically copper which embodies beautify and innovation and reflect the culture of women who wear them. He also asserted the paper’s recommendation of the necessity of going back to folklore so that we can get the inspiration to cope with the cultural development. Likewise, he indicated the need to develop methods of copper formation using recent technology while yet preserving our distinctive folklore in this field.   Noteworthy is that this meeting was organized by the Arab Council for Training Arab students and hosted by Tanta Universities this month. The meeting took place this month and aimed at enhancing students’ talents and skills, in addition to empowering their Arab sense of belonging and strengthening the relationships among the participant universities through several academic domains of scientific research, technological innovation, artistic and cultural activity.            

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announced the selection of Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy Al-Sobhy, lecturer of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University for the membership of the Egyptian Youth Academy of Science. Dr. Al-Sobhy is selected among 15 members from the various Egyptian Universities and Research Centers according to international standards of measurement of the abilities of young researchers to form the first Academy of Youth. The membership continues for three years.   Dr. Al-Sobhy expressed his delight and pride being selected and acclaims the attitude of the state to establish this research academy for young researchers. This step reflects the government’s faith in young researchers’ role in the advancement and development of the community. He added that the academy will provide good opportunity for youth to activate their role in elevating scientific research. The event took place at the building of the Academy of Scientific Research. This celebration was held in the presence of HE Dr. Sherif Hammad, Minister of Scientific Research, HE Dr. Al-Sayed Abdel-Khaleq, Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Mahmoud Saqr, President of The Academy of Scientific Research, Presidents of the Egyptian Universities, and the presidents of international Youth academies in Germany, Scotland, South Africa, the Sudan, Denmark, and Malaysia         

Accompanied by HE Major Gen. Ibrahim Hammad, Governor of Assiut, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Samiea, Assiut University President, and presidents of the Egyptian Universities, HE Minister of Higher Education, Dr Al-Sayed Abdel- Khaleq made a check-visit touring inside Assiut University Hospitals. Dr. Adel Rayan, Assiut University Vice President for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Hassan Salah, Vice President for community Service and Environment Development, Dr. Tharwat Abdel-Aal, Law Counselor of the President, Mr. Mahmoud Shaker, the University’s General Secretary, and the Executive Directors of University Hospitals accompanied the Minister in his tour inside the hospitals.   The visit of the Minister and his company included a number of specialized hospitals such as Al-Rajhi Liver Hospital, Urology, neurology and psychology hospital, Injuries Unit, and the Cardiology Center to check the distinguished medical service provided to millions of patients throughout the Upper Egyptian Provinces, and to make an assessment of the requirements of these hospitals to upgrade them to the international standards. Of the urgent demands id the need to solve the problem of nursing, a demand for competitive projects for quality and development, and an activation of the protocols of cooperation between the hospitals and the Ministry of Health.    First, the company visited Al-Rajhi Liver Hospital. Al-Rajhi hospital is the first of its kind and the largest medical institution for Liver in Upper Egypt. It was established with a contribution from Al-Rajhi Saudi Est. as part of the distinguished relationships tying the university with fraternal Arabs. The total establishment cost of the hospital was 130 million Egyptian Pounds. The hospital includes 200 patient beds, 6 clinical offices, reception department, diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy units, Intensive care units, remedial labs, CT radiology department, and the catheter unit which is an intervention radio-based for simultaneous diagnosis and treatment, lately obtaining a license to do liver-transplantation surgeries within two months time in collaboration with a team from Ain Shams University.   The company then moved to the Neurological and Psychological Hospital which receives large numbers of people suffering from various mental disorders. It was lately furnished with 7 new surgical rooms highly equipped with advanced remedial programs and tools to perform minute brain operations. The visitors then moved to the Urological Hospital which includes about 350 patient beds, 9 intensive care rooms and dialysis units. Next came the visit to the injury hospital which one of the most significant medical centers that the university does a great effort to develop to face the increasing numbers of the various injuries. It encompasses 400 patient beds with necessary medical appendices. The tour last came to the Cardiology Center which was established with co-fund from the Orman Association. It is scheduled to start next year with 350 patient bed capacity and a prospect for by-pass surgeries.      

The dean of the faculty professor/ Muhammad Abo El-Kasem and the whole faculty stuff would like to congratulate Muhammad Adel Abd El-Hamid, student at the faculty of engineering,for being awarded the first place in the 16th Arab Council for Training Students of Arab Universities (ACTSAU) which was held at Tanta University during(7-11)September 2014. The winning paper was under the supervision of professor/ Osama Sayed Muhammad, the vice dean for graduate studies and research.

Dr. Sameh Fekry El-Banna, Associate Professor of Archeology and Islamic Arts,  has won the 2014 Award for scientific distinction; an award that is granted annually to young Arab archeologists who participate effectively with serious and creative research in the field of Archeology, and whose work proves scientific distinction among peers from Egypt and the Arab countries.   Dr. El-Banna got his M.A. in 2003 and PhD in 2008 in the field of Islamic Manuscripts during the Timurid and Safavid eras. This award was granted to Dr. El-Banna after his nomination by three authorities: the Department of Archeology, Faculty of Arts, Assiut University, Assiut Governorate, and the Institute for Arab Manuscripts affiliated to the League of Arab States.   Dr. El-Banna will be officially honored by receiving the award during the 17th Conference of the General Union of Arab Archeologists at the Location of the Union from 1-3 November 2014.