D. Ayman Ashour: The Ministry’s plan for 2025 aims to continue efforts to keep pace with advanced international systems in higher education
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirmed that the Ministry’s plan for the year 2025 includes the implementation of many projects aimed at continuing to develop all aspects of the educational process in Egypt, noting that these projects aim to create an integrated educational and research system that keeps pace with Egypt’s needs in The fields of higher education, scientific research and innovation, and this comes within the framework of implementing the national strategy for higher education and scientific research that is in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030, which is a comprehensive vision that aims to enhance the role of higher education and scientific research in supporting economic and social development in Egypt.
The Minister indicated that the Ministry’s work priorities during the year 2025 are to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship, and transform the outputs of scientific research into products of economic value that contribute to serving the national economy, and this is done through closer cooperation between actors in The university and research system and its beneficiaries through programs and initiatives implemented by entities affiliated with the Ministry, which constitute its technical arms, such as the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority, the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the Innovators Welfare Fund. And the geniuses.
As Dr. confirmed. Ayman Ashour continues to intensify efforts under the umbrella of the “Alliance and Development” presidential initiative, which enjoys great support from the political leadership, with the aim of achieving a development boom in the various geographical regions in Egypt, indicating that work will be done to enhance scientific and research cooperation between Egyptian universities and the industrial community. And businesses, and productive institutions, and activating the role of these alliances in achieving comprehensive development, and working to come up with development plans emanating from each region, and supporting efforts to localize industry and promote innovation, through the establishment of research companies that contribute to achieving development. Sustainable, for the benefit of society and the national economy.
The Minister also added that the Ministry will continue to cooperate with various prestigious international institutions within the framework of global partnerships for higher education institutions; With the aim of achieving leadership in this field, he pointed to the areas of international cooperation that the Ministry focuses on, including promoting cross-border education. With the aim of providing an outstanding educational experience for students; In a way that contributes to transforming Egypt into a regional center for this type of education, he explained that investment efforts in higher education will be supported by creating a suitable environment for investment, providing the necessary infrastructure, in addition to developing policies and procedures that support this investment, and providing appropriate incentives to investors, to As well as supporting the diversity of university education institutions.
The Minister pointed out the intensification of efforts to benefit from the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) As a presidential initiative to promote scientific research in Egypt, he explained that the bank will contribute to raising the classification of Egyptian universities and research institutions regionally and internationally thanks to its containment of cultural, knowledge and research resources that support education and scientific research. It will also continue to improve the ranking of Egyptian universities in international classifications, in line with the National Strategy for Education. Higher education and scientific research, and focusing on prestigious classifications that rely on international standards, whether by increasing the number of Egyptian universities within them or improving their global ranking.
Dr. stressed. Ayman Ashour said that the Ministry will work to make educational services available through the continuous expansion of the establishment of new universities, especially the establishment of branches of prestigious foreign universities in Egypt. With the aim of increasing the absorptive capacity of universities, providing distinguished educational service with international standards, and meeting the needs of students in various regions, this comes within the ministry’s strategy to expand the higher education base in Egypt, as new universities will be established in various parts of the republic to provide distinguished educational opportunities for students, and achieve geographical distribution. Fair for educational institutions. In addition, the Ministry is focusing on developing these universities to be equipped with modern infrastructure, and providing various academic programs that are compatible with the requirements of the labor market.
The Minister also indicated the continued development of technological education in Egypt by signing Cooperation protocols between universities and industrial and educational institutions, and enhancing cooperation with technological universities globally, explaining that the Ministry is in the process of establishing 17 new technological universities throughout the Republic, in implementation of the directives of the political leadership, in order to qualify graduates and meet the requirements of the labor market, while activating the role of regional alliances and cooperation with… Industry in training students and refining their skills.
Dr. added. Ayman Ashour said that work will continue on the file of digital transformation in higher education, and the implementation of the comprehensive plan for digital transformation in Egyptian universities will be completed, in accordance with the seven principles of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research. The main axes are building and developing a central digital foundation, and enhancing the skills of future graduates in 2050. And develop smart and effective higher education institutions. The Ministry will also continue to implement the “Digitally Safe Higher Education” initiative. To train workers on technology, provide an interactive electronic learning environment, in addition to providing free cloud computing for faculty members and researchers, and increasing the number of digital platforms to improve the quality of education and scientific research.
Dr. stressed. Ayman Ashour said that the Ministry will continue to attract international students to study in Egyptian universities through cooperation with Egyptian offices and cultural centers abroad, and develop the status of Egyptian educational and research institutions globally. He added that the Ministry will continue to facilitate application procedures through the “Study in Egypt” platform, and support the state’s efforts. To make Egypt a leading educational destination in Africa and the Middle East.
Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar, the media advisor and official spokesman for the Ministry, stated that the Ministry’s plan for the year 2025 aims to develop a system Scholarship To provide great opportunities for young faculty members and researchers through short-term scientific scholarships to internationally prestigious universities, in all scientific disciplines, especially those that serve the development sectors in the country. He explained that this new scholarship policy contributes to developing the knowledge and skills of large numbers of faculty and staff members. Assistance.
Dr. indicated. Adel Abdel Ghaffar indicated that the Ministry will continue to develop the work of the sector committees of the Supreme Council of Universities; With the aim of responding to new and interdisciplinary scientific specializations that keep pace with global developments in the fields of higher education and scientific research, he also indicated that the Ministry will continue to work on developing the digital system in the work of the Supreme Council of Universities.
With regard to the expansion of the establishment and development of university hospitals, The official spokesman for the Ministry pointed out the continuation of efforts to build university hospitals and provide them with digital management systems, while improving the efficiency and expertise of the human element, in addition to increasing the number of hospital beds, providing them with the latest medical devices and equipment, expanding the number of medical specialties, and improving the quality. Services provided to citizens, He stressed the continued efforts of university hospitals to support the issue of eliminating waiting lists, and to participate in implementing health initiatives.
Dr. stressed. Adel Abdel Ghaffar: Universities’ continued interest in community participation in cooperation with the “Decent Life” initiative, through medical, veterinary, and agricultural convoys, in addition to educational seminars and various events and activities, explaining that work will be done to build capabilities, and make more efforts in the health, environmental, and veterinary fields. And the efforts of universities to eradicate illiteracy will increase in cooperation with the General Authority for Adult Education, to activate the role of universities in serving society and developing the environment.
