Egypt

31 March 2020

Egypt Cancels Third Preparatory Final Year Exams, Keeps Thanaweya Amma as Scheduled

… Final year exams for third preparatory grade students have been cancelled and replaced with a research paper, to be prepared by students from the curricula studied in each course until 15 March, when schools were suspended nationwide due to the coronavirus. Read more

Six Countries Announce Closures of Universities

Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania and Sudan have followed Algeria in closing universities temporarily as part of wider efforts to halt the communal spread of the coronavirus in North Africa. Read more

Telecommunication Firms Help in Shift to Online Learning

Telecommunications companies are partnering with governments to help with the shift to online and distance learning as universities shut down campuses to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Read more

The British University Hosted a Session about Raising Awareness Related to Corona Virus…

The Faculty of Nursing at the British University in Egypt hosted a session about raising awareness related to Coronavirus methods of transmission in different places. Read more

 

29 February 2020

Arab Pharmacist International Counseling Competition 2020

For the second year in a row, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt in cooperation with the Egyptian Society for Integrated Pharmacy Services have organized the “Arab Pharmacist International Counseling Competition 2020”. Read more

Bologna University Demands Release of Student Held in Cairo

The University of Bologna academic senate, students, the European Parliament president and Amnesty International have called for the release of Patrick George Zaki, an Egyptian student studying on a European Union scholarship at the University of Bologna in Italy… Read more

Court Upholds Niqab Ban for Cairo University Teaching Staff

A top Egyptian court backed a decision introduced in 2015 by a previous head of Cairo University to ban female academic staff from wearing the niqab. Read more

Dental Awareness Convoy to the Arabi Orphan

The faculty of Dentistry at the British University sent a therapeutic and educational convoy to the Arabi Orphan Society in partnership with EADS-BUE club. Read more

Egypt, China’s Huawei plan ICT Training for Talented Egyptian Students

Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chinese corporation Huawei have discussed plans to provide training to develop the skills of Egyptian university students talented in information and communications technology (ICT). Read more

Egypt’s Top Prosecutor Denies Detained Activist was Tortured

Police detained Patrick George Zaki, an Egyptian university student in Italy, upon arriving in Cairo earlier this month. Read more

Germany, France Voice Support for Egypt’s Higher Education

CAIRO – 26 February 2020: Ambassadors Cyrill Nunn of Germany and Stéphane Romatet of France reiterated on Wednesday their support for Egypt in the field of higher education and scientific research. Read more

Medical and Bioethics Conference “The Contemporary International and Regional Perspectives”

In light of the burgeoning attention of the international legal community of natural sciences, the BUE Faculty of Law hosted, for the first time in Egypt…Read more

 

31 January 2020

Egypt’s High Administrative Court Approves Cairo University Decision to Ban Niqab

Egypt’s High Administrative Court approved on Monday Cairo University’s decision to ban its professors from wearing the niqab, or face veil, ending a controversy that began five years ago… Read more

Egypt’s Universities Launch UK Partnerships

Universities in the UK and Egypt have signed 10 partnership agreements aimed at building scientific research and increasing opportunities for student and staff exchanges. Read more

 

31 December 2019

AUC Improves Sustainability Ranking Among Universities Worldwide

AUC ranked 132 out of 780 institutions in the annual UI Green Metric initiative, moving up from its 136 ranking last year. Read more

AUC Partners with AAIB for Teacher Development Program

“To surpass the dynamics of our landscape, our education needs to move from theoretical-based learning to one that informs and inspires teaching practices,” said Sherif Elwy, vice chairman and managing director of AAIB. Read more

AUC Recognized for Exemplary Performance in Digital Innovation with Operational Efficiency Award

Earlier this year, The American University in Cairo announced its decision to move the Ellucian Banner Student Information System (SIS) to the cloud. Read more

Biomedicine and Bioethics “The Contemporary International and Regional Perspectives”

…The BUE Faculty of Law hosted, for the first time in Egypt, a one-day conference on “Biomedicine” and “Bioethics” focusing on “The Contemporary International and Regional Perspectives.” Read more

Egypt’s King Salman International University to be Completed in 2020

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected the university progress and was briefed on the facilities of the university branch. Read more

Globalization in Higher Education in Egypt in a Historical Context

As globalization has become a complex force that affects all aspects of life, no nation can deny its importance, and no community is immune from its effects. Hence, globalization greatly concerns higher education. Read more

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between The British University in Egypt (BUE) and the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) in Japan

On 12 December 2019 a signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BUE and the NITech (Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan) took place. Read more

The Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science at the British University in Egypt Held conference about the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

The Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science at the British University in Egypt organised a conference about “Artificial Intelligence “ (AI)… titled “2019 International Conference, Robotics and Control. Read more

The Medical Acts in the Interest of Others; International Panorama

The Faculty of Law in cooperation with the “Réseau Universitaire International de Bioéthique”, an international University based Network for Bioethics composed of twenty universities from different countries and diverse legal backgrounds, hosted a workshop on “The Medical Acts in the Interest of Others; International Panorama”. Read more

 

30 November 2019

Visit by Delegation from Helwan University, Egypt

The visitors from Helwan University, Egypt, arrived Moi University, on the 4^th of November 2019 received by Prof. Charles Lagat (Director, International Programmes, Linkages & Alumni)… Read more

31 October 2019

Cairo University to Cultivate 1 Million Fruit Trees Across Egypt

Cairo University and a telecommunication company will sign on Tuesday a cooperation protocol to launch “Green Egypt” project aimed at cultivating a million fruit trees over four years. Read more

Edinburgh University Students Leave Egypt Over Safety Concerns

A Scottish university has recalled nine of its students studying in Egypt amid concerns for their safety. Read more

Egypt Considers Turning State Universities into Smart Educational Institutions

In the coming period there will be close cooperation between the ministries of higher education and communications to implement a number of presidential tasks, including the automation of all examinations in all disciplines. Read more

Egypt- Private University Student Enrollment Increased by 14.2% in 2018/19: CAPMAS

The total number of students enrolled in higher education reached 3.104 million students during the academic year 2018/19, compared to 2.985 million students during 2017/18, an increase of 4%. Read more

Egypt, S. Korea Finalising Preparations for Opening Beni Suef Technological University

The Egyptian government and the South Korean embassy in Cairo are finalising preparations for inaugurating the Beni Suef Technological University scheduled for early October 2019. Read more

Opening Foreign University Branches Fruit of Plan Started 2 Years Ago: Minister of Higher Education

Chairperson of El-Sewedy Education, Ahmed Elsewedy, said that the university presents a unique model for developed educational services based on the latest educational methods. It hosts branches of international universities that allow for studying their most distinguished majors. Read more

30 September 2019

Cairo University Achieves Huge Leap in 2019 Global Rankings

Head of Cairo University Mohamed Osman el-Khosht said the 110-year-old university has achieved a huge leap in the international rankings in 2019, adding that it succeeded to surpass over 153 universities, according to Shanghai ranking. Read more

First Annual Scientific Conference by the Pharmacognosy and Microbiology

Pharmacy Faculty at The British University in Egypt held the First Annual Conference for the Pharmacognosy and Microbiology Department on the 15th of September 2019 in the University premises. Read more

From Prisoner to Student – Hope in the Life of a Refugee

In 2007, I began an undergraduate degree in geophysics at Ain Shams University in my home city of Cairo, Egypt. In my third year, I wanted to switch to theoretical physics, but with only a year left to graduation, I decided to continue my geophysics degree and pick up physics again after graduating. Read more

31 August 2019

Ambassador of Belarus Sergei Rachkov Meets the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt Sergey Rachkov held a meeting with the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt Khaled Attef Abd El-Ghafar. Read more

Cairo University Jumps 100 Ranks in Shanghai Ranking

Cairo University jumped 100 ranks to occupy a 301-400-category place in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Read more

Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt

The Egyptian Higher Education Ministry always shows great keenness in enhancing and developing services provided to students holding Arab and foreign equivalent certificates. Read more

Racus Organization Held an Educational Exhibition Tour in Egypt

Russian-Egyptian relationships in the area of higher education are developing more and more quickly every year. Read more

Stakeholders meet in Cairo, Egypt for AAU’s Conference of Rectors, Universities (COREVIP 2019)

Higher Education stakeholders from Africa and across the world are meeting in Egypt to discuss critical issues and priorities for the advancement of this sector of the African economy. Read more

31 July 2019

Cairo University Dismisses Professor for Sexual Harassment Allegations

The disciplinary board at Cairo University has fired a Mass Communication professor, Yaseen Lasheen, on Friday for being allegedly accused of sexual harassment and blackmail of a female student. Read more

DKA Modules in Higher Education

In the month of July, the DAAD Kairo Akademie DKA organized two special modules concerned with Higher Education. Read more

Education Min. Braces to Receive Non-Egyptian Certificates

The Egyptian Higher Education Ministry always shows great keenness in enhancing and developing services provided to students holding Arab and foreign equivalent certificates. Read more

Egypt’s Cairo University to Open First Nanotechnology Faculty

Egypt’s cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of the first nanotechnology faculty in Egypt at Cairo University starting the upcoming academic year. Read more

Egypt’s Fducation Ministry Announces Thanaweya Amma Grades Required for Faculty Admissions in 2019/20

Egypt’s Ministry of Education announced on Sunday the Thanaweya Amma grades required for admission to each the elite faculties at the country’s public universities for the upcoming academic year (2019/2020). Read more

New Approach Needed to Tackle Employability Problem

Career counselling in higher education aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities during and after their coursework. This includes internships, seminars, workshops, professional development programmes and fellowships. Read more

Quality Education – A Drawcard for International Students

Provision of tertiary education to international students is an industry that, if well managed, could provide a significant return on gross domestic product, as the experience of the United Kingdom has shown, according to Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for University Affairs Amr Adly. Read more

University Staff in Egypt Receive Military Training

The Egyptian government is organizing training sessions for second- and third-rank university professors, administrators and employees to train them in leadership and organizational skills at Nasser Higher Military Academy, under the supervision of sociology professors and military generals. Read more

Workshop on Quality Assurance (QA) + Higher Education Learner-Centred Teaching Knowledge and Skills

Intensive training to equip HE QA personnel with the foundations for efficient and effective operations. In addition, the workshop aims to sensitize and bring awareness of what quality in HE is now all about and the current continental and regional activities related to QA. Read more

30 June 2019

Azhar University Organizes Int’l Conf. on Higher Education in Africa

Al Azhar University in cooperation with the Association of African Universities will organize a conference under the rubric “The role of higher education institutions in boosting higher education strategy in the African continent”. Read more 

Egypt’s Assiut University Opens Door to Sudanese Students Amid Conflict

Egypt’s Assiut University has opened its doors to Sudanese undergraduate students looking to finish their degrees amid the escalating political tensions, Middle East News Agency reports. Read more

Foreign University Branches in Egypt: Raising Local Standards or a Form of Neocolonialism?

Back in February 2019, the Egyptian government announced its plan to build eight international universities in the New Administrative Capital by 2020. Read more

New Faculties Open for 2018/19 Academic Year

New faculties will be opened and officially operating starting the upcoming academic year 2018/19, said Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Read more

SPE -BUE Student Chapter Outstanding Award

The British University in Egypt’s Society of Petroleum Engineers student Chapter (SPE) has received the 2018 – 2019 Outstanding Award for the Sixth year in a row. Read more

Students Join Call for Investigation into Morsi’s Death

Morsi, a former university professor of engineering and senior leader of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood movement, was interred in a public cemetery in Cairo’s eastern enclave of Nasr City, a day after he collapsed and died inside a Cairo courtroom on the morning of 17 June in the presence of his family and lawyer. Read more

The Flagship U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative …

The university and technical college systems face challenges such as underfunding and misalignment with the needs of potential employers. Public universities are often overcrowded, resulting in diminished teacher effectiveness and poor returns on education. Read more

31 May 2019

Alexandria University Discusses Preparations for the Establishment of Confucius Institute

Under the framework of strengthening relations between Egypt and China, the president of Alexandria University Dr. Essam Elkurdi received Dr. Yao Tsi Meng the vice director of international relations in Shanghai University. Read more

Egypt’s Dominant Influence is Stifling HE Reform in Gaza

Egyptian education has historically had a strong influence on most Arab and Muslim countries. Due to a lack of alternatives, Egyptian education has provided a much-needed opportunity for academic and professional training for people living in the occupied Gaza Strip. However, this contribution has not always been positive in terms of the intensity of its impact on the culture of Palestinian higher education institutions. Read more

Universities Teach Marriage Course as Divorce Rate Rises

During a recent class at Egypt’s Cairo University, students laughed as they watched a skit acted out by their peers about a married couple, part of a new government project called Mawadda, which offers lessons to university students about how to pick the right partner and how to handle conflicts in marriage. Read more

US Religion Professor Loses Post in Academic Freedom Fight

A Saudi billionaire whose father endowed a chair in comparative religion at the American University in Cairo has pressured the institution to take the position away from an American scholar teaching Egyptian students about religions other than Islam, write Gilgamesh Nabeel and Mina Nader for Religion News Service. Read more

30 April 2019

Alexandria University is announcing Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the Nile Basin Countries

Alexandria University is announcing Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the Nile Basin Countries to study in Alexandria University starting the fall semester of 2019/2020 on a competitive basis. Read more

Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine Launches Fifth International Conference on Latest Dental Technology

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar and Cairo University President Gaber Nassar witness the fifth international conference for Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Cairo University. The conference will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Tahrir Square. Read more

First AI Faculty Unveiled at Global Forum Meeting

Egypt is working on formulating a strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) which will include the establishment of the country’s first faculty of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence academy in the coming academic year, in a bid to produce the scientific workforces needed to develop a sustainable knowledge-based economy. Read more

Forum for High Education and Scientific Research to Kick Off April 4

Under the auspices of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research will launch the International Forum for High Education and Scientific Research on April 4-6 at Almasa Hotel in the New Administrative Capital. Read more

Knowledge Hub Enters Egypt’s Private University Scene

With technology taking over the world in current decades, education remains one of Egypt’s main challenges in meeting the industrial market. Lack of good quality education, practical training, and relying on outdated taught theories as educational sources, are the common struggles facing millions of graduates who eventually find themselves unfit for international market requirements. Read more

Lecturer, Administrators Sacked Over ‘Pants-For-Pass’ Class

Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, a state-run Islamic seminary, this week sacked three top administrators and a lecturer after the latter was seen in a video asking his male students to take off their trousers in return for securing a pass in an examination. Read more

The BUE Celebrates Egypt’s 1919 Revolution

The British University in Egypt in a collaboration with the Sherouk Academy and Al Ahram Institution celebrated Egypt’s 1919 Revolution Centennial at the BUE auditorium, under the title of “Revolution of the People and the Renaissance of a Nation.” Read more

USAID Administrator Launches Centers of Excellence to Link Egyptian and U.S. Universities.

During his visit to Egypt this week, Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development Mark Green launched three Centers of Excellence at an inaugural event hosted by Ain Shams University. ‘Read more

Weldi’ to Screen in Celebration of AUC’s 100th Anniversary

The Tahrir Cultural Center was inaugurated in February 2019 during the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the American University in Cairo. The center hosts several artistic activities, including concerts, theater performances, art exhibitions and film screenings. Read more

31 March 2019

2019: The Year of Education

The educational system in Egypt was in dire need of radical changes; a swept renewal for all old traditional curricula. Traditional curricula that depended mainly on memorizing to get high marks and join prestigious faculties go in vain; as they bring up empty-minded generations. Since students are occupied with browsing and social media, curricula should be modernized and modified to address students’ needs and grasp their attention. Read more

Government to Drug Test University Students, Employees

Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced last week that campaigns to detect drug usage will be carried out through a clear plan for Egypt’s universities, aimed at targeting students and employees only, reports Al-Masry Al-Youm. Read more

New Regional Office Brings AAU ‘Closer to Its Members’

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has launched its North Africa Regional Office in Egypt in a move to decentralise the association’s activities and increase its visibility and impact in the region. Read more

Scepticism over Egyptian Plan for Branch Campuses in New Capital

Western universities warned against establishing outposts after minister announces eight international institutions will be built by 2020. Read more

28 February 2019

Altibbi, Telecom Egypt, T20 Egypt launch One Million Free Medical Consultations initiative

Altibbi, the MENA’s largest digital health platform, announced Thursday the launch of its “One Million Free Medical Consultations” initiative which aims to provide free medical advice via voice calls, text messages, and mobile application. Read more

Egypt to Establish African Space Agency in New Cairo

According to Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s advisor for African affairs Islam Abou El Magd, Egypt has decided to invest USD 10 million in a new venture to construct the first African Space Agency. Read more

31 January 2019

Egyptian Universities Reinstate Students Expelled for Hugging

Two students expelled from university in Egypt for the “immoral act” of hugging in celebration of their engagement have been reinstated after a viral video of their embrace drew widespread public sympathy. Read more

University Launches ‘Children’s University’ Initiative

Sohag University in Upper Egypt has become the latest academic institution to introduce the ‘Children’s University’, an ambitious course aimed at promoting creative, scientific abilities among school children, mainly in underprivileged communities, within the university environment. Read more

31 December 2018

Alexandria University Achieves Boost in 7 Scientific Disciplines Within Shanghai Ranking

Dr. Essam El Kordi the President of Alexandria University declared that Alexandria University was selected to join the union of Road and Tie of environment leaders during the forum of environmental institutes’ deans. The forum was held in Shanghai in China under the umbrella of the United Nations as a part of the agenda of sustainable development 2030. Read more

Egypt and Pakistan had Highest Rise in Research Output in 2018

Emerging economies showed some of the largest increases in research output in 2018, according to estimates from the publishing-services company Clarivate Analytics. Egypt and Pakistan topped the list in percentage terms, with rises of 21% and 15.9%, respectively. Read more

Outcry as University Restricts Staff Media Appearances

Lecturers at Egypt’s Islamic Al-Azhar University have condemned a recent ruling by the institution’s President Mohamed el-Mahrassawy that prevents them from appearing in the media without prior approval from the state seminary’s administration. Read more

30 November 2018

Alexandria University Receives the Committee of the Consultancy Conference of the Shanghai Government

The President of Alexandria University Dr. Essam El Kurdi has recently received a delegation from the committee of the political consultancy conference of Shanghai government headed by Mr. Hon Dung Yun. Read more

Confucius Institute at Cairo University Organizes Cultural Day at Egyptian Museum and Audience Interacts with Shows

Cairo University President Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, Minister of Antiquities Khaled Al Anany and Chinese Ambassador in Egypt Song Aicoh spo. Read more

Egypt, China in Talks Over Boosting University Cooperation

The secretary of the educational committee at China Communist Party, one of the members of the visiting Chinese delegation, expressed appreciation for the role played by Cairo University in boosting higher education cooperation with China. Read more

31 October 2018

Cairo University Center for Foreign Languages and Specialized Translation Signs Cooperation Protocol with Faculty of Arts to Train Credit-Hour Students

Cairo University President Mohamed Othman Elkhosht sponsors cooperation protocol signature between Cairo University Center for Foreign Languages and Specialized Translation and Faculty of Arts Cairo University. Read more

Cairo University Organizes International Forum for Cultural Heritage

Center for Popular Heritage Studies at Faculty of Arts Cairo University organizes the first international forum for cultural heritage in cooperation with Supreme Council for Culture. Read more

New Journal for Cairo University in Social Science Research Publication at International Level,

Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University (FEPS – CU) announces the first volume issued by the faculty international journal in English by International publication foundation Emerald.

The British University in Egypt Launches Business Incubator and Localization of Renewable Energy Exhibit at Research and Innovation Summit

The British University in Egypt (BUE) today celebrated its Research & Innovation Grand Event with the launch of its Business Incubator and National Renewable Energy Alliance Exhibit. Read more

30 September 2018

Ain Shams University Discriminated Against Students with Special Needs…

‘We are against discrimination against special-needs students preventing them from joining university at any level,’ says Heba Hagras Read more

Contradiction Behind Egypt’s Embrace of Branch Campuses

As Egypt builds a ‘new Cairo’ – a government and business hub in the desert on Cairo’s outskirts – the government wants international branch campuses (IBCs) to be a part of it. Read more

Faculty Awarded for Distinctive Contributions to Medical Sciences

Two AUC faculty members in the Department of Chemistry have been recently recognized for their contributions to the science and medical fields. Read more

Netherlands-Flemish Institute signs MOU with Al-Azhar University

Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Al-Azhar University and the NVIC – Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo at Al-Azhar University has been signed. Read more

31 August 2018

Ancient Egypt: Cheese Discovered in 3,200-Year-Old Tomb

“The material analysed is probably the most ancient archaeological solid residue of cheese ever found to date,” said Dr Enrico Greco, from the University of Catania, who worked with colleagues at the Cairo University in Egypt to determine its identity. Read more

FUE Celebrates International Youth Day on August 9, 2018

Future University in Egypt (FUE) in cooperation with the United Nations Office in Egypt and the Arabian Corporate Social Responsibility Council celebrate International Youth Day on occasion of its 16th anniversary in Egypt. Dr. Randa Rizk, member of the Advisory Board for the Presidential Office and Assistant Professor of Educational Media in Cairo University established the International Youth Day in Egypt. Read more

No Fake Certificates for Egypt’s Universities: Ministry of Higher Education

Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education said on Wednesday that Egyptian universities did not issue any fake certificates for Kuwaiti students in Bachelor or postgraduate studies. In its statement, the ministry added that it has followed up on the issue of fake certificates that has lately outraged Kuwait. Read more

UK Universities Criticised for Pursuit of Egyptian Links

In a letter signed by more than 200 prominent academics, leading British universities have been accused of turning a blind eye to human rights abuses in Egypt, including unanswered questions about the abduction and murder of Cambridge PhD student Giulio Regeni, in pursuit of opening campuses under the country’s authoritarian regime. Read more

UUK’s Cynical Egypt Links Put Profit Before Human Rights

More than 200 academics voice concerns about government attempts to forge partnerships between British and Egyptian universities, despite Cairo’s crackdown on dissent Universities UK (UUK) and the British government are promoting partnerships between UK and Egyptian higher education institutions (HEIs). Read more

30 June 2018

A Scholar Who has Explored Arab History Widely

A historian and former diplomat, Ziade is the author of Europe Has Nothing Left to Give to Arabs, a book in Arabic published in 2016 by L’Orient des Livres, which explains the changing perspectives of Muslims on Europe from disdain for many centuries to an admiration of the advancements that Europe achieved in many fields. Read more

A Law Regulating Medical Experiments Creates Controversy

A new Egyptian law had the goal of protecting the human subjects of medical research, but it has kicked up a storm of debate by, among other things, requiring some research to be sent out for security review. Read more

Elkhosht: ،Cairo University Professors Win 13 Awards Including 5 Awards of Merit

Cairo University President Mohamed Othman Elkhosht said that the university scholars and researchers won 13 awards including State Awards of Merit, Awards of Encouragement, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Pioneers, and Awards of Woman. Read more

31 May 2018

Debate Clubs Catch on at Arab Universities

Passionate debates among student groups on various issues was a common feature of university life in Arab countries for years. But these spontaneous gatherings have become less common with the decline of student movements and the diminishing of freedom of expression in some Arab countries. Read more

Interviews with candidate’s deans of the Faculty of Education

The committee of nominating the faculty deans – Mansoura University under the chairmanship of Prof/ Mohamed Kenawy- President of Mansoura University, and membership of Prof/ Mohamed Sweilem El-Bassiouni- former Vice President of the University, Prof/ Hassan Ali Atman – Ex Vice President of the University Prof/ Fathy Al Zayat – professor at the faculty of Education and Prof/ Mehana Ghanaym – professor at the faculty of Education. Read more

Updating higher education system to prevent cheating

The Ministry of Higher Education plans to transfer the curriculum from books to electronic programs by using computers, in line with the development of the education system in Egypt, Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar told Egypt Today on Saturday. Read more

30 April 2018

Monitoring Quality in Arab Higher Education

This resource, developed by Al-Fanar Media, provides detailed, country-specific information about how the quality of higher-education institutions is regulated and monitored in the Arab world.  This resource is an ongoing project that currently includes information for 17 countries. Information for additional countries will be added as it is collected, and existing information will be updated regularly. Read more

Caution Greets Private Universities Twinning Requirement

New private universities will not be allowed to operate in Egypt unless they have collaboration agreements with institutions rated among the top 50 universities in the world, according to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The move has received mixed reviews from higher education experts. Read more

New Law in Egypt Supports Disabled Students

A new law passed here in February makes wide-reaching reforms to the legal rights of disabled people in Egypt and requires for the first time that educational institutions adopt policies that ensure equal opportunities for disabled students. Read more

2018 African University Ranking

This Uni-Rank page features the 2018 African University Ranking of the top 200 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Africa meeting the following Uni-Rank selection criteria. Read more

Regional Conference on Animal Care Ethics in Cooperation between Cairo University and AAALAC Association

Cairo University organizes the regional conference entitled ،Implementation of international Research Animal Care Practices, in cooperation with Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC).  It is the first regional conference for AAALAC, the only authority in the world that is responsible for accrediting the programs of animal care ethics. Read more

Cairo University Organizes Seminar on Opportunities of Research Fund and Cooperation with Global Universities

Cairo University organizes a seminar on opportunities of research fund and cooperation with global universities, sponsored by Cairo University President Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, at Central Hall, Cairo University, on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more

Prof. Steven Blockmans delivered a lecture at BUE Created

The British University in Egypt welcomed HE Ambassador James Moran, Former EU Ambassador to Egypt, BUE Board Member & Associate Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy Studies, and Prof. Stevens Blockmans, Director of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPES), Brussels. Read more

30 December 2017

BUE Welcome Party

Professor Ahmed Hamad the BUE President, pointed to the importance for students to develop their social skills, and emphasizing the continuous support of the BUE. Read more

Cairo University Contributes to Raising Efficiency of Nile School Teachers

Cairo University launches the first stage of Nile School Teachers Training at Faculty and Leadership Development Center at Cairo University within the framework of its social role and state institutions service. Read more

Cairo University Finishes Preparations for Student Elections

Cairo University President Mohamed Osman Elkhosht orders Cairo University deans to initiate the procedures implementation of student union elections, provided that daily report on student elections work is sent to the university president during the electoral period. Read more

Cairo University Fires Five Faculty Members Convicted on Terrorism Charges

Cairo University officially suspends 5 faculty members at Cairo University being involved with the outlawed Al Ikhwan al Muslimin (Muslim Brotherhood). Read more

Children’s University Opens Doors to Future Students

Egypt has inaugurated the third phase of a ‘Children’s University’ programme which is aimed at enhancing children’s scientific and innovation abilities, as well as preparing them for the transition from secondary school to university education. Read more

Elkhosht Inaugurates Conference on Economic and Social Development in Suez Canal Economic Zone at Cairo University

Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University (FEPS – CU) organizes a conference on economic and social development in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). Read more

Faculty Members Considered To Be Important Pillar of Soft and Hard Power in Egypt

Cairo University Council approves the resolution of Cairo University President Mohamed Osman Elkhosht regarding writing off leave and secondment donations. Read more

The BUE Graduation Ceremony 2017

The British University in Egypt held its 9th annual graduation ceremonies, at the BUE Auditorium, celebrating the accomplishments of 1381graduands with their graduation. Read more

30 October 2017

Cairo University Forms Committee to Follow-up Rationing of Electricity for Buildings

Cairo University decides forming a committee for following up the implementation of the government plan regarding the rationing of electricity for buildings, facilities, and state institutions. Read more

Innovation, Research, and Development Competition for Cairo University Students

Cairo University supports and encourages its students to innovate and conduct scientific research in all scientific and service fields. Read more

International Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education: The Contribution British Universities Can Make

Higher education around the world is changing rapidly and universities face major challenges including increased global competition, rapid technological change and changing work skills and patterns. Read more

30 September 2017

Ambassador James Moran Second Visit to the BUE

HE Ambassador James Moran and BUE Board member held a fruitful meeting, where they discussed key topics such as research and ways to boost cooperation between the British University in Egypt and the EU fundraising Programs. Read more

Cairo University Council Reviews Education Conditions at Faculties for New Academic Year

The council discusses study conditions, regular educational process at faculties in the first two weeks of study, and plans of Cairo University faculties in education development and evaluation methods in the current academic year. Read more

Cairo University Receives Educational Delegate from Nigeria

The Nigerian delegate discusses with Cairo University horizons of cooperation in different educational fields. Read more

Peer Review Week 2017- Seminar- Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the British University in Egypt (BUE) in recognition of the key role peer review plays in the research publishing process, participated in the global event Peer Review. Read more

Rehabilitating Mansoura University’s Administrative Board For The ISO 900

Mansoura University’s council, approved the rehabilitation of the administrative board to obtain the ISO 900 for the year 2015 by enhancing and improving the performance of the administrative board at all sectors. Read more

University Students Forced To Salute National Flag

Egypt’s public universities started the academic year last week by forcing all students to salute the flag and sing the national anthem in an effort to boost patriotism. Read more

31 August 2017

A New Twinning Program between Mansoura University and Manchester University – England

President of Mansoura University held a meeting to discuss the details of the new twinning program “Finance, Accounting and Economics” between Faculty of Commerce – Mansoura University and Manchester University. Read more

Cairo University Announces Subscription Opportunity to Cairo University Alumni Association

Cairo University Alumni Association, announces providing the opportunity of subscription to Cairo University Alumni Association and registration via the association website. The association membership is available for all who have Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Cairo University. Read more

Cairo University President Inspects Medical Examination Procedures for New Students, Urges Providing Free Medicine to Students Infected with Hepatitis C Virus

Cairo University President inspects, the HQ of Cairo University medical examinations for new students at Students Hospital, at Giza, to follow-up the progress of medical examination procedures for entrant students in the upcoming academic year 2017/2018. Read more

Egypt’s Sisi Issues Decree Forming Academy to Train Youth for Leadership Roles

Egypt s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has issued a decree ordering the formation of the National Academy to Train and Qualify Youth. The academy, which is scheduled to start operating in October, will aim to train young people for public service, as well as improve their abilities and skills. Read more

European Grants for Mansoura University’s Students

Within the frame work of activating the agreement between Mansoura University and University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, to honor and encourage the outstanding students to acquire new educational skills. Read more

Faculty of Education granted accreditation by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation

The Board of Directors of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation, approved to grant Accreditation for the Faculty of Education – Mansoura University. Read more

Medical Care Privileges for Academic Staff Members and Employees Retained Irreversible

Cairo University President decides keeping the privileges of academic staff members and employees concerning medical care and medicine as are. He pointed out that ،،The medical services that academic staff members and employees are provided with through Medical Care Fund are irreversible. Read more

University Social Solidarity Fund Activated for Helping Unable Students in Coming Academic Year.

Cairo University President decides exempting Cairo University orphan students and unable students from study fees starting from the new academic year 2017/2018. Read more

15 August 2017

Accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) for the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science

Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the British University in Egypt and Professor Ahmed Hamad, the BUE President, congratulate all the academic and administrative staff for officially getting the accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) for the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science. Read more

Best Ramadan Series 2017 Nominations Festival at the British University in Egypt

The Faculty of Mass Media and Communication at the British University in Egypt hosted a Festival to honour the outstanding Dramas presented during the holy month of Ramadan 2017, at the BUE auditorium. Read more

Cairo University Announces University Awards Winners for 2016

Cairo University announces the winners of 2016 university awards including award of excellence, award of merit, scientific excellence award, encouragement award and invention award. Read more

Inauguration of the Third Educational Exhibition at Mansoura University

The exhibition reviewed the special programs offered by Mansoura University by an explanatory video about each faculty’s special programs and its advantages to the graduates. Read more

Professor Aly El-Shafei Wins Global Innovation Prize for Inventing SEMAJIB

Professor of Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University Aly El-Shafei wins the first prize in the sixth tournament of African Innovation Foundation (AIF) for inventing Smart Electro-Mechanical Actuator Journal Integrated Bearing (SEMAJIB). Read more

15 July 2017

A Professional Master Degree in Cloud Computer Networks from the Faculty of Computers and Information – Cairo University

Faculty of Computer and Information – Cairo University in cooperation with EMC2 announces the start of a new professional Master program specialized in Cloud Computer Networks. Read more

Accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) for the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the British University in Egypt and the BUE President, congratulate all the academic and administrative staff for officially getting the accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) for the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science. Read more

BUE Hosted the Final Round of Injaz’s Startup Egypt 2017 Program.

As part of its commitment to support entrepreneurship in Egypt, The British University in Egypt hosted the final round of Injaz’s StartUp Egypt 2017 program. Read more

Cairo University Inaugurates Development and Upgrading Work at Faculty of Commerce for Educational Process Service

Cairo University President, Faculty of Commerce Dean, Faculty of Commerce professors and Cairo University Secretary-General witness the second stage inauguration of development and upgrading work at Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University, for serving educational process and student services. Read more

Cairo University Honors Name of Late Abdel-Tawab Youssef Dean of Children Literature in Celebration Attended by Minister of Culture

The late man of letters Abdel-Tawab Youssef, the Dean of Children Literature, is a unique mentality that disseminates love and peace in human hearts. Nassar pointed out that “The values that the great writer calls for saving Egyptian society from the loss it goes through nowadays.” Read more

ENACTUS BUE Team Won the Second Place in the National Competition

Under the supervision of Dr. Hala Hattab from the Business Administration, Economics and Political Science Faculty, ENACTUS BUE team won the Second place in the National Competition. Read more

Gaber Nassar Inspects Experimental Operation of Thabit Thabit Hospital for Endemic Diseases, Inaugurates Medical Analyses Laboratory

Cairo University President Gaber Nassar inaugurates mechanized medical analyses laboratory at Thabit Thabit Hospital for Endemic Diseases and Epidemics, affiliated to Cairo University at Al-Haram. It is the first hospital of its kind in Cairo University as it has the finest technology in viruses and epidemics analyses. Read more

Professor Aly Al-Shafei Wins Global Innovation Prize for Inventing SEMAJIB

Professor of Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University Aly Al-Shafei wins the first prize in the sixth tournament of African Innovation Foundation (AIF) for inventing Smart Electro-Mechanical Actuator Journal Integrated Bearing (SEMAJIB). Read more

Student Transfers to Cairo University Started this Week, Priority for High-Ranked Students

Cairo University receives transfers requests and student enrollment transfers. The grade of high-ranked students should not be less than excellent to be transferred to Faculty of Engineering and medical faculties, not less than very good for the rest of other practical faculties and not less than good for theoretical faculties. Read more

30 June 2017

Burkinabè Students Raise Problems with Visiting President

Students from Burkina Faso studying in Egypt took the opportunity to complain about their conditions to their president who was on a goodwill trip. Read more

Cairo University Approves Academic Staff Application for Applied Research Projects

The council approves allowing the opportunity of staff member application to new research proposals in combating endemic diseases, interdisciplinary research, providing nutritional needs, developing slums, alternative energy, water treatment, research and social projects of national dimension, and innovative projects. These new research proposals are included among applied research projects financed by the university within the frame of its current research plan. Read more

Professor Ahmed Hamad is Selected by the UNESCO to join the Advisory Board and Represent the Arab Countries in Paris

The British University in Egypt President, Professor Ahmed Hamad, has been selected by the UNESCO Member States as he joined the Advisory Board of the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring report (GEM report) that was held in Paris on the 8^th and 9^th of june,2017. Representing the Arab Countries. Read more

Professor Mohamed Shouman Receives the State Prize for Excellence in Social Sciences

Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the British University in Egypt, Professor Ahmed Hamad, the BUE President, Deans of the Faculties and all staff members, congratulates Professor Mohamed Shouman Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Mass Media for receiving the State Prize for Excellence in Social Sciences. Read more

The Saudi Cultural Attaché, Dr. Khaled El Nany’s Visit to the BUE

In the light of the strong ties between Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of education, the British University in Egypt hosted the Saudi Cultural attaché, Dr. Khaled el Nany and his Deputy, Mr. Abdullah Hamad. Read more

15 June 2017

A Delegation of University of Vilnius – Lithuania Visiting Mansoura University

A delegation of Vilnius University – Lithuania included both Prof. Suwail Mastika – vice president for graduate studies and research affairs and Prof. Andres Lupata- Professor of Mathematics and Information, visited Mansoura University. Read more

Al-Azhar Admits First Christian Dental Resident

A Christian dental student was recently granted admission to complete his final year of experiential training at Al-Azhar University’s faculty of dentistry in Assiut, an unprecedented rarity in the prestigious Islamic university. Read more

Cairo University Contributes to Supporting Kerdasa Educational Administration

Cairo University President Gaber Nassar receives a delegation of employees and students at Kerdasa educational administration. The meeting is for discussing the contribution of Cairo University to supporting Kerdasa educational administration with computer laboratory. Read more

Cairo University Issues Special Volume of the University Magazine to Document Comprehensive Reformation Experiment

Cairo University issues a special volume of The University Magazine that documents the comprehensive reformation experiment that the university went through throughout the last four years of Prof. Dr. Gaber Nassar presidency for the university. Read more

Cairo University Launches Scientific Chair in Name of Late Mathematician Atteya Ashour of EGP 1, 000,000

Cairo University President Gaber Nassar announces the university council approval of launching a scientific chair in the name of late Professor of Mathematics at Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Atteya Ashour. Read more

Greater Curbs on Academic Freedom in 2017 – Report

Egyptian authorities have tightened restrictions on university lecturers and students this year as part of an ongoing state-led crackdown that started more than three years ago. Read more

Mansoura University Participates in the 12th International Session for Educators of Higher Institutes of Physical Education

President of Mansoura university, met Head of Mathematical Movement Sciences department – Faculty of Physical Education, who represented Egypt and Africa at the 12th International Session for Educators of Higher Institutes of Physical Education organized by the International Olympic Academy. Read more

Minister of Military Production Mohamed Al-Assar and Cairo University President Gaber Nassar Inaugurate Solar Power Plant at Cairo University

The Minister of Military Production Mohamed Al-Assar and Cairo University President Gaber Nassar inaugurate solar power plant, at Cairo University Hostel, of 660 KW. It is manufactured by the military production for feeding the university hostel buildings costing EGP 8, 000, 000. Read more

SPE – BUE Student Chapter Outstanding Award for the Fourth Time in a Row

The British University in Egypt’s Society of Petroleum Engineers student Chapter (SPE) has received the 2017 Outstanding Award for the Fourth year in a row. The award recognizes the chapter’s overall achievements for the year 2016- 2017. Read more

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt Announces For Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)

The FLTA program is a nine-month non-degree program which provides early career teachers of English as a Foreign Language, or of related fields such as American Studies, or English/American Literature, the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and broaden their knowledge of the society and culture of the United States. Read more

15 May 2017

Alexandria University Organizes Second Annual International Conference Entitled “Cognitive Integration and Innovation: Way to Progress”

Alexandria University organizes the second annual international conference, entitled “Cognitive Integration and Innovation: Way to Progress” from September 27-29, 2017, at Conference Hall, Faculty of Medicine. Elite of professors and researchers from Egyptian and foreign Universities participate in the conference. Alexandria University hosts some senior global scientific figures to participate in the conference. Read more

India Deepens Higher Education Cooperation with Egypt

India and Egypt have unveiled a higher education cooperation plan that includes setting up a joint institution, networking among universities in the two countries and enhancing student and academic mobility. Read more

Institute of African Studies and Research at Cairo University Holds International Conference on the Occasion of Passage of 70 Years since Its Establishments

Institute of African Studies and Research, Cairo University, holds an international conference, entitled “African Studies in 70 Years”. The conference was sponsored by the Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, the Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry and Cairo University President Gaber Nassar. Read more

30 April 2017

Cairo University Organises First Forum For Employment and Training with 60 Major Companies Participating

Cairo University organizes the first forum for employment and training, sponsored by Cairo University President. Nearly 60 companies including banks and assurance sectors, major industrial companies, petroleum companies, agricultural companies and private schools participate in the forum. Read more

Cairo University Signs Cooperation Protocol with Bayt El Khebra Company Group to Habilitate Students for Labor Market

Cairo University and Bayt El Khebra Company Group signs a cooperation protocol for training Cairo University students in entrepreneurship. The protocol is aimed at the development of training and skills for labor market. Read more

Cairo University Signs at Japan Construction Contract of New Abu Al Reesh Hospital worth $18,000,000

Cairo University President signs a construction contract during his visit to Japan on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, for establishing New Abu Al Reesh Hospital on a plot donated by Arab African International Bank. The contract was signed at the Egyptian Embassy in Tokyo. Read more

Creative Minds Contest

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of English Language and Literature, hosted its first “Creative Minds Contest” at the British University in Egypt to encourage talented students across Egyptian schools to express their creativity. Read more

Higher Education Ministry Considers Standardized Testing For University Admissions

The Higher Education Ministry is working on reviving a proposal to form the National Egyptian Council for Evaluation and Assessment which would manage students’ university admissions, said, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Universities. Read more

Laying the Foundation Stone of the Liver Transplant Building

President of Mansoura University, and Prof Ahmed Shaarawy – Governor of Dakahlia, laid the foundation stone for the new expansions of the Liver Diseases and Transplantation Building at the Gastroenterology Surgery center, Mansoura University. Read more

Producing the Largest Table Beetroot by a Research Team at Mansoura University

President of Mansoura University, received a research team at the Department of Plant Pathology. Read more

Protocol Signing between the Faculty of Law at the British University in Egypt and the International Advocacy Group (Eastlaws)

The Faculty of Law at the British University in Egypt and the International Advocacy Group (Eastlaws) have signed a protocol, by Professor Ahmed Hamad, President of the British University in Egypt, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the BUE and the head of the International Advocacy in the presence of the University Vice Presidents, Deans of the Faculties and many Staff members. Read more

The 7th International Conference of Oncology Center – Mansoura University

Under the auspice of Prof. Mohamed Kenawy, President of Mansoura University, the institution started the activities of the 7th International Conference of Oncology Center under the title of “the new in the field of treatment and surgery of breast and abdominal tumors” Read more

15 March 2017

Court Obliges AUC to Receive Tuition Fees Only in Egyptian Pounds

The Administrative Court has ordered the American University in Cairo (AUC) to receive its tuition fees from Egyptian students only in local currency, instead of US dollars, based on protocol No. 146 of 1976, promulgated as a presidential decree, which stated that the AUC operates as a “non-profit cultural institute” within the framework of the 1962 Egyptian-American Cultural Cooperation Agreement. Read more

Princess Fatma Ismail: The Woman Behind Cairo University

While Egypt yet strives for women’s right to proper education, let alone higher education, Ahram Online celebrates the woman behind the founding of Cairo University. Read more

US- Egypt Higher Education Initiative Graduate Scholarships for Professionals

The central administration for scholarships, in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development announces for the enrolment at the “US- Egypt Higher education initiative graduate scholarships for Egyptian professionals program. Read more

Young Egyptian Student Develops New Technique to Treat Cancer

Nancy Karem, a senior biotechnology student at the University of October Modern Sciences and Arts, developed a new medical technique involving nanotechnology which targets only cancerous or mutated cells and leave normal cells undamaged. Read more

15 February 2017

Medical Schools Add Female Genital Mutilation to Curricula

In a bid to curb the age-old practice, Egyptian medical students are to study female genital mutilation as part of their training in a country where more than 80% of mutilations are believed to be conducted by medical workers. Read more

31 January 2017

No Increase in University Tuition Fees

There will be no increase in tuition fees for both public and private Egyptian universities, Higher Education Minister Ashraf El-Sheehy said. Read more

15 November 2016

In The Arab World, an Academic Freedom Report Focuses on Egypt

A new report on academic freedom catalogs the use of travel bans in Egypt and says they are used to punish academics involved in political and human-rights activism. Read more

Opening the Operation of the New Devices in the Fetal Medicine Unit – Obstetrics and Gynecology Center

President of Mansoura University opened the operation of the new devices in the fetal medicine unit “Obstetrics and Gynecology center”, the training center for ultrasound, and in cooperation with Samsung for electronics. Read more

Organizing a Seminar to Encourage Ideas and Support Small and Medium Industries – Faculty of Engineering

Within the framework of Mansoura University’s ambitious strategy, president of Mansoura University met Eng. / Mahmoud Ahmed Kamal- vice executive manager for Egyptian industries union for governor relationships, the executive manager for companies’ management unit in the Egyptian industries union and the manager of industries support in the union. Read more

President of Mansoura University received the Kano’s Governor

A Nigerian delegation headed by governor of Kano, was received by president of Mansoura University to discuss the establishment of a new branch of Mansoura University in Nigeria. Read more

Private Universities Told to Ban ‘Insulting’ Research

Minister of Higher Education Ashraf al-Shihy has published a statement obliging private universities to review all research papers and thesis dissertations to ensure they do not include any “direct or indirect insult to societies or individuals belonging to any brotherly or friendly countries’. Read more

State Killings, Arrests and Travel Bans on Scholars

Thousands of students and hundreds of scholars remain in prison in Egypt, many for peacefully exercising their right to free expression. Read more

Wider Lessons from Vocational Education for Refugees

The worrisome level of unemployment among the Arab world’s youth is one of the biggest challenges facing the region. Read more

30 September 2016

Deep Generation Gap: Arab Professors vs. Students

At a conference in Algiers last spring, a middle-aged professor compared his generation to the students he teaches. Read more

Egypt, China Discuss Establishing Chinese University in New Administrative Capital

Minister of Higher Education met with Deputy Chinese Minister of Education, where they discussed the establishment of a Chinese university in the new administrative capital. Read more

Egypt Missing Targets on Research and Development

Egypt ranks among the world’s lowest-spending countries when it comes to research and development (R&D), with overall spending below that required by the Egyptian Constitution and well below Sustainable Development Goals. Read more

Mansoura University Calls the 2016/2017 Academic Year “Students’ Activities Year”

Prof. Ashraf Abdelbaset; vice-president for students’ affairs declared that the academic year 2016/2017 will be “Students’ Activities Year. Read more

Sisi Approves New Law Raising Fees for ‘Work-Abroad’ Permits

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved a legal amendment that will raise fees for Egyptians seeking government permission to work abroad. Read more

15 September 2016

Academics Slam Political Appointments to Key Committees

Academics have criticised the recent appointment of Egyptian government ministers and parliamentarians to key university committees by the Supreme Council of Universities, a state-run body responsible for higher education policy and overseeing institutions. Read more

31 July 2016

Six Islamists suspended amid crackdown on academics

Egypt’s main state-run Cairo University has suspended – for alleged corruption – six professors linked to the now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, as a crackdown on Islamist academics persists. Read more

Universities Worsen High Youth Unemployment

Egypt’s universities have failed to provide graduates with high-level, job market-related skills to fill more than 600,000 vacancies in the private sector, contributing to high levels of educated youth unemployment. Read more

30 June 2016

Egyptian Researchers Decry ‘Security Monitoring’

Many researchers believe they are losing more of the few academic freedoms they previously had. Read more

One of the Fastest Growing Universities in Egypt

Starting from our inauguration about 10 years ago, BUE has incorporated accreditation standards that comply 100 per cent with Britain’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education. Read more

Sisi Meets With PM, Higher Education Minister

During the meeting, Sheihi reviewed the national strategy for science, technology and innovation in Egypt until 2030. Read more

Universities to Forge Links with African Counterparts

Egypt plans to designate 2017 as a year of African cooperation in higher education, research and innovation. Read more

15 June 2016

15 Egyptian Universities among Top 100 in the Region

Fifteen Egyptian universities are among the leading 100 universities in the region, according to the rankings of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Read more

Al-Azhar Students Granted Release Pending Trial

After more than two years in detention, the Cassation Court ordered the release of some students affiliated with Misr Al-Qawiya party’s student movement at Al-Azhar University. Read more

Medical School Mulls Teaching Humanities

The medical school at Egypt’s state-run Suez Canal University has unveiled a plan to teach humanities, including fine arts and philosophy, in an attempt to enhance communication between junior doctors and patients. Read more

15 May 2016

A Step towards Exposing Egyptian Universities to the Arts

Although Alwan Cairo University has an independent identity from the original organisation, they have the same goal: to expose the arts and cultural activities to university students and give them a chance to explore their talents. Read more

Partnership Protocols between Japan, Menoufia University

Within the framework of the partnership program launched by the Japanese government, Ambassador of Japan in Cairo Takahiro Kagawa will visit Menoufia University, accompanied with a scientific delegation, for inking a number of cooperation protocols in the headquarters of the university in Shebin al-Kom. Read more

Row over University’s Closure of Nuclear Centre

A decision by the state-run Cairo University to close a nuclear energy centre has sparked a controversy as Egypt is planning to build its first nuclear plant. Read more

University Students Expelled over Anti-President Slogans

Egypt’s state-run Beni-Suef University has expelled three students after they were found to have painted slogans on campus criticising the country’s president. Read more

30 April 2016

Faculty Unsure About Higher Education’s Future, Daily Egyptian Poll Finds

Seventy-eight percent of faculty said they are concerned about their job security according to a poll conducted by the Daily Egyptian. Read more

Training Twenty African Doctors on Hemodialysis in Urology and Nephrology Center in Mansoura University

Mansoura University represented by vice president for graduate studies and research affairs organized the ninth international Hemodialysis training course for African countries. Read more

15 April 2016

German Government Delegation Visits German University in Cairo

A German delegation of top government officials paid a visit to the German University in Cairo (GUC) where they viewed recent projects carried out at the university. Read more

Higher Education Min. Lays Foundation Stone for Alexandria University Building Higher Education Minister laid the foundation stone for the building of the University of Alexandria in the Chadian capital N’Djamena. Read more

1 April 2016

Academics Stand in Solidarity with Nazra for Feminist Studies

One-hundred and twenty-five academics announced their support for Nazra for Feminist Studies head Mozn Hassan after she was summoned for investigation and charged in the reopening of the 2011 ”NGOs foreign funds” case. Read more

Government Invites Firms to Apply to Create MOOCS

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a tender for local firms to help establish MOOCs – massive open online courses – under the Ministry of Higher Education. Read more

Three Students Expelled Over Top Prosecutor’s Slaying

Egypt’s state-run Islamic seminary, Al-Azhar University, has expelled three students accused of involvement in last year’s assassination of the country’s chief prosecutor. Read more

15 March 2016

Egyptian Court Rules Universities Must Provide Students Free Medical Care

An Egyptian administrative court ordered Saturday all universities to provide students with medical care free of charge. Read more

Egyptian-South Korean Technology University Among Multi-Billion Dollar Agreements Reached

Egyptian President joined his South Korean counterpart in signing nine agreements on joint cooperation in several fields that would see upgrades and developments in various sectors across Egypt, including the setting up of an Egyptian-South Korean technology university. Read more

29 February 2016

A Battle Over Veils at Cairo University

Cairo University has expanded the ban it previously imposed on wearing veils, known in Arabic as the “niqab,” inside its campuses. Read more

Four New Universities to Be Established Soon: Minister

Higher Education Minister Ashraf al-Sheehy disclosed that four new state-owned universities will be established in the Sinai, Red Sea and Marsa Matrouh governorates. Read more

Rights Groups Condemn Revocation of Study Permit

Over 20 rights groups condemned a December decision by Cairo University to end a postgraduate scholarship abroad for a staff member months after she started pursuing her studies. Read more

15 February 2016

Cairo University Takes Aim at Unlawful ‘Teaching’ Centres

Cairo University, Egypt’s biggest state-run academic institution, has initiated an action plan against thriving but unlawful ‘teaching centres’ in its vicinity, accusing them of “undermining the educational process”. Read more

Security Intrusions Inside the University Risk Revolution

Remote earlier about security intrusions that can damage the country as well as the president. Read more

Seeking Soft Power, China Seeks Arab Higher-Education Collaboration

Seeking “soft power” in the Arab world, China is setting up some educational collaboration to invest in the Arab world’s scientific and technical workforce. Read more

The Murder of Giulio Is an Attack on Academic Freedom

The body of Giulio Regeni was discovered in a ditch in Cairo on 2 February, showing evidence of torture and a slow and horrific death. Read more

January 2015

A Professor in Mansoura University Proposing a Huge Project for Paper Production

Prof. Mahmoud Zahran proposed a project for high-quality paper production out of the Juncus plant. The Juncus is a very high salinity endurance plant that can be found in the deserts and beaches of Egypt. It grows naturally in vast areas of lands along the Egyptian coast. Read more

Anger after Student Union Election Results Cancelled

A recent decision by the Egyptian authorities to cancel the results of the nation’s long-delayed university student union election has drawn condemnation from students and academics. Read more

Cairo U President Receives Death Threats Following Niqab Ban

Cairo University President Gaber Nassar claims he is receiving death threats following the university’s decision to ban the Niqab (face veil) among teaching staff. Read more

Egypt Upholds Ban on Niqab in Universities

An Egyptian court has upheld a decision by Cairo University, Egypt’s oldest institute of higher education, to bar lecturers from wearing the niqab (Islamic face-veil) in class. Read more

Genetic Engineering, Nanotechnology a Priority: Deputy Minister

Genetic engineering and nanotechnology applications for the production of new and renewable energy should become a priority in scientific research, said Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Read more

Opening New Specialized Neurosurgery Clinics at Mansoura University

For developing the medical services at Mansoura University, President of Mansoura University opened eight Neurosurgery specialized clinics follow the Mansoura University Neurology Medical Center, which includes two important specialties: Neurology and Neurosurgery. Read more

Student Union to Meet Higher Education Minister to Resolve Crisis

A meeting was scheduled between the General Federation of Egypt’s Student Unions (SU) and Minister of Higher Education Ashraf Al-Shehy Sunday night in a bid to resolve the recent elections crisis, the federation said in an official statement. Read more

The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education Accredits the Faculty of Engineering

The Council of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education approved the accreditation of the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University raising the number of accredited faculties at Mansoura University to seven. Read more

The Twenty-Ninth Conference of Integrative Pediatrics at Mansoura University

Mansoura University held the Twenty-Ninth Conference of Pediatrics entitled “Integrative Pediatrics” at the University Children’s Hospital. Read more

December 2015

Egypt, U.S. sign 5-year University Partnership Program

Egyptian and U.S. officials launched on Tuesday a $57 million Higher Education Program (HEPP), a key component of the flagship of $250 million Higher Education Initiative (HEI) that the two countries announced.  Read more

Egypt’s Student Union Calls for Higher Education Minister Dismissal

The crisis between Egypt’s Student Union and the Higher Education Ministry has escalated since the union called for the dismissal of the higher education minister. Read more

Top Islamic University to Open First Branch Campus

Al-Azhar University – considered the ‘Oxford’ of the Islamic world – is to open its first branch campus outside home country, Egypt.  Read more

November 2015

Curbs on Candidacy in Long-Delayed Student Elections Egypt’s first student elections since 2012 are to be held – but with restrictions imposed on candidacy that are being seen as aimed at excluding ‘dissident’ students. Read more

September 2015

Controversial Higher Education Minister Replaced Egypt’s controversial minister of higher education has been replaced in a cabinet change unveiled recently. Read more

Higher Education Ministry Confidentially Grants Exceptions to Judges, Officers’ Sons, Daughters Higher Education Minister received confidential authorization from the Supreme Council of Universities, stating that the children of judges, police and army officers were to be exempt from geographical allocations in universities. Read more

NCHR Concerned Over University Geographical Allocation Exemptions for Sons, Daughters of Senior Officials The National Council for Human Rights expressed extreme concern over a confidential authorization from the Supreme Council of Universities stating that the sons and daughters of judges, police and army officers were to be exempt from geographical allocations in universities. Read more

Pro-Morsi Students Call for Protests Despite Minister’s Warning University students loyal to former president Mohamed Morsi called for fresh protests against the incumbent government. Read more

Students, Academics Oppose New University Entry System Some academics and students have slammed as unfair a new admissions system for public universities in Egypt, based on where students live. Read more

Universities under Siege Egyptian students and professors will soon return to universities which are experiencing the lowest levels of academic freedom the country has ever known. Read more