The General Administration of the Media Office and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued a report on the Ministry’s activities during the week from October 26 to October 31, as follows:
The Supreme Council of Universities held its periodic meeting, headed by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Minister stressed the need for universities to focus on scientific research and ideas that can be transformed into innovations and applicable products that have an economic impact on society, and to enhance scientific and research cooperation between universities and the industrial community. Businesses and productive institutions, as well as linking the research product to industry, and directing scientific research to serve society. The Minister also directed to intensify the implementation of awareness and educational seminars for students, enhance their belonging, and intensify awareness campaigns for students to combat concepts and ideas that are inconsistent with the tolerant religious beliefs and the authentic cultural and societal legacies of the Egyptian people.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated a number of educational and health projects at Alexandria University. The Minister confirmed that the Ministry pays great attention to developing medical and health services in university hospitals. As one of the basic pillars in providing health services to citizens alongside the Ministry of Health hospitals, in addition to its educational and training role in preparing highly qualified doctors, he praised the unprecedented development that these hospitals have witnessed, thanks to the unlimited support of the political leadership, pointing out that university hospitals have With the confidence of citizens due to the distinguished health services it provides. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, indicated that integration between scientific research and industrial innovation is the gateway to the development of the Egyptian economy, as he reviewed the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030, during which Identifying and studying promising economic activities in each of Egypt’s seven regions and developing an action plan for the Ministry in the sectors of industry, agriculture, tourism, trade, urbanization, health and communications in accordance with Egypt’s Vision 2030, pointing to the results of the Alliance and Development Initiative launched by the Ministry under the auspices of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. The most important of which is the creation of academic alliances in the seven regions to integrate with the region’s needs to reach a knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the celebration of the launch of the “Empowerment” initiative, which the Ministry is implementing in cooperation with the “Empowerment” campaign. "Givers of Hope" International, to raise awareness of the rights and duties of students with disabilities within Egyptian universities, and to provide them with equal opportunities. The Minister explained that the initiative will be launched in the seven regions of Egypt, according to the geographical division established by the “Alliance and Development” initiative. In the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Minister noted the importance of intensifying work to provide integrated services to these students, and organizing various summit events and forums under the supervision of the Ministry’s Student Activities Sector, and to include students in various public, private, private and technological universities.
The Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the coordination meeting to organize the international forum To the Library of Alexandria for Tolerance, Coexistence and Peace. The Minister appreciated the enlightening role of the Library of Alexandria, which made it a center for the production and dissemination of knowledge at the local and regional levels. He pointed out that the Library abounds in various research centers whose research production and scientific and cultural projects cover all aspects of knowledge, in addition to its role as one of the tributaries of the convergence of knowledge. And the interaction of peoples, civilizations and cultures from different countries of the world.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ambassador Oka Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, and his accompanying delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science; To discuss ways of joint cooperation between the two countries, and during the meeting Ways of cooperation to develop technical and technological education were discussed, through supporting the establishment of technological universities, strengthening vocational training programs, and exchanging experiences between educational institutions in the two countries. The latest developments regarding the human resources development project for missions were also discussed, and ways to activate the efforts of the joint committee between the two sides in the fields of Science and technology. In addition, support for joint research projects between the two parties was addressed, which contributes to strengthening the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development”.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Ambassador Khairat Lama Sherif Safir. Kazakhstan in Cairo; To discuss support for cooperation mechanisms between the two countries in the fields of higher education and scientific research, and the two sides discussed joint cooperation in the fields of (biotechnology, nanotechnology, history, antiquities, and energy), as well as discussing the challenges of climate change issues and ways to adapt to them, and the possibility of cooperation in space science. And exchanging experiences in this important field in cooperation with the Egyptian Space Agency, the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, and corresponding Kazakh institutions.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities and Chairman of the Council Managing the Arab-European Network for Training University Leadership, Arlene ARELEN, and during the meeting, the Minister stressed the importance of exchanging expertise and experiences between Arab and European universities in light of the changes and challenges the world is witnessing that require opening more channels of communication and meeting points with partners from various countries of the world to achieve development requirements. Dr. Ayman Ashour explained the educational paths that have been developed. It varied between governmental, private, private, and technological universities, in addition to hosting branches of prestigious international universities, which opens new horizons that keep pace with the requirements of the local, regional, and international labor market, and presents a generation of qualified youth in accordance with the latest methods, systems, and international standards.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Education and Scientific Research, received Dr. Paul Marshall, Academic Vice President of the University of East London. During the meeting, Dr. Ayman Ashour stressed that the national strategy for higher education and scientific research reinforces the principle of international reference as one of the most prominent principles that focuses on achieving the highest levels of competitiveness in Quality education by hosting branches of European universities in Egypt (EUE) In the heart of the New Administrative Capital, including hosting the East London University branch, the minister pointed out that Egypt has succeeded in building a global reputation in the field of investment in higher education, which has led to an increase in requests submitted by many international universities from different countries of the world for cooperation and partnership. This reflects the great global confidence in the Egyptian state.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, gave a lecture at the Command and Staff College entitled “The National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030 and Executive Plans,” and Dr. confirmed. Ayman Ashour, the Ministry’s keenness to achieve quality in higher education institutions at the national and international levels, explained that the Ministry’s strategy focuses on creating new international specializations, strengthening joint programs, and adopting a new international registration system, which contributes to raising the ranking of Egyptian universities globally and attracting more students. expatriates. He also pointed out that the coming period will witness the signing of more cooperation and partnership agreements with countries with distinguished experiences, such as: the United States, Germany, England, Italy, France, and China in the fields of higher education and scientific research, especially in the fields of technological sciences, as well as in Scientific and technical fields that Egypt needs.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired the meeting of the Council of Private Universities, and during the meeting it was approved The Council decided to establish a private university called “Kemit University”, which includes the following specializations: (Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences), which includes programs in business administration, arts and literature, psychology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and oral and dental medicine, after completing the necessary legal procedures, provided that the university does not begin to carry out its activities in the colleges before completing its human and material components and proving Its suitability for the proper performance of the educational process and scientific research, and concluding cooperation agreements with international universities with a distinguished reputation. The Council also agreed to add a winter semester in case of necessity for students’ graduation.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Mrs. Alison Jones, CEO of Advance HE, and the meeting discussed aspects of cooperation in areas of common interest between the two sides, and supporting efforts made in the field of internationalization of education, reviewing the main priorities of the higher education sector in Egypt, including enhancing academic excellence and providing comprehensive educational environments, And expanding international partnerships to support institutional capabilities.
