31 October 2020
AUC’s Center of Excellence for Water Participates in Cairo Water Week 2020
For the second year in a row, the Center of Excellence for Water at The American University in Cairo (AUC) is participating in Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2020… Read more
Cairo’s Ain Shams University Bans Entry Without Face Mask
Entry into the 70-year-old Ain Shams University without a face mask has been banned. Read more
Cairo Univ. accepts Upper Egypt Students to Keep Them Away from ‘Vengeance Disputes’
President of Cairo University Mohamed el-Khosht revealed that the university has accepted some students from Upper Egypt’s governorates “to keep them away from the risks of vengeance embedded in the culture of these governorates.” Read more
Egyptian Martyrs’ Children, North Sinai Students Exempted from Education Tuition…
Academic students, who are relatives of security martyrs, and students of North Sinai will be exempted from tuition and university dorm fees for the current academic year 2020/2021… Read more
Egypt, South Sudan Ink Coop. Protocol on Higher Education
Higher Education Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar signed on Saturday 24/10/2020 a cooperation protocol with South Sudanese Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Gabriel Changson at the ministry’s premises. Read more
30 September 2020
Amid Economic Meltdown, We Must Reimagine the University
Beginning with the first pandemic near modern-day Port Said, in north-eastern Egypt in 541 CE, pandemics have been, by their very nature, disruptive and tend to produce long-lasting change. Read more
AUC, USAID Launch Alexandria University’s Third University Center…
On September 14, AUC inaugurated a new USAID-funded University Center for Career Development Project (UCCD) at Alexandria University… Read more
Egypt’s 2020/21 Academic Year to Start on 17 October: Education Minister
A variety of precautionary measures have been put in place nationwide, including at Egypt’s educational institutions, as part of efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Read more
Islamic Universities Consider Measures to ‘Serve Society’
Islamic universities should develop teaching and learning strategies based on logical critical thinking rather than on the basis of indoctrination… Read more
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Microsoft Egypt Joined Forces …
The initiative supported by Dr.Khaled Abdel Ghafar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, aims to empower the country’s fresh graduates with the most-in-demand digital skills required to boost their employability. Read more
No SAT in Egypt for This Academic Year
College Board cancels all exams for the country, citing test security issues. Read more
Report Highlights Deficits in Graduate Skills
Impressive expansion of tertiary education in most countries in North Africa has not significantly contributed to skills required in the labour market. Read more
Social Media Offers Platform for Online Learning – Study
Results from a recent academic study confirm that proper usage of social media could promote a new era of social learning, social presence and an alternative platform to foster online learning in developing countries. Read more
30 August 2020
AUC Introduces New Courses, Collaborates on International DeVilag Project…
AUC’s Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES) — in collaboration with Egyptian and European universities, as well as public and private local entities… Read more
Cholera Epidemic, H1N1 Quarantine in AUC History
This year’s clearing of campus to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic is not the first of its kind in AUC’s history. The University had previously witnessed the outbreak of the cholera epidemic that struck the Middle East in 1947. Read more
Egypt’s Electronic University Admissions for 2020 to Include 2 New Institutions
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Universities has announced that the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Science and Technology in Zewail City will be included in the country’s nationwide electronic university admissions for the upcoming 2020/21 academic year. Read more
Egypt Ranks Third in Arab World for Quality of Education…
Higher Education Minister said that Egypt’s high regional ranking is based on increasing number of universities, with at least 1 university in almost every governorate. Read more
Egypt to Establish 4 New Private Universities in Sinai, Alamein, Matrouh and Daqahlia
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly explained that this move emerged from the political leadership’s deep belief in the role of education towards advancing society, building nations and preparing for future challenges. Read more
Egypt University Admissions to Start on 22 August: Higher Education Minister
The first stage of admissions to Egypt’s public universities is set to start on 22 August, following the end of university admission tests, according to Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Read more
LE122B Allocated for Higher Education Sector
… Presidential directives have been issued to support projects aiming to upgrade the university education system through enhancing partnerships with the major international universities and ensuring the best application of the state-of-the-art technological means to help meet the demands of the local and international labor market. Read more
Universities Face Pressure to Better Protect Women
Most Egyptian universities have adopted policies to combat sexual harassment on campus, but a number of incidents recently disclosed on social media have revealed a clear deficit in implementing these policies, writes Amr EL-Tohamy for Al-Fanar Media. Read more
31 July 2020
Egyptian Research Team Reveals Traces of Life in Egypt 2M Years Ago
In a new Egyptian scientific finding, an Egyptian research team tracked the oldest human activity on Egyptian soil, and found it spans back to more than 2 million years. Read more
Faculty Research Tackles Root Causes, Ways to Combat Harassment
Recent events regarding sexual harassment in Egypt have encouraged people to come forward with their own stories and demand that sexual predators be held responsible for their actions. Read more
German University Completes First Phase of its Headquarters
The German International University of Applied Sciences (GIU AS) announced the completion of the first phase of its headquarters in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. Read more
30 June 2020
AUC, Brown University Develop Cloud V for Open-Source Digital Access
The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) research group at AUC and Brown University’s Scale Computing Lab have developed a cloud-based, digital hardware design environment called Cloud V to utilize open-source academic materials and freely available EDA tools using standard and familiar web interfaces. Read more
AUC Holds Third Virtual Media Discussion on Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research…
The initiative awarded funding to 10 different research projects that are aimed at creating an impact both during and after the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
COVID-19 Drives Medical Brain Drain – Is it All Bad?
Western countries are luring African medical professionals and healthcare workers to migrate as they seek to bridge the gap in medical personnel created by the coronavirus outbreak. Is this a loss for Africa, or are we entering into a different future globalised landscape? Read more
University Seniors to Take Exams in July, Except International Students
The Supreme Council of Universities announced on Tuesday that it will hold the final oral and written exams for all university seniors in July, with international students exempted. Read more
31 May 2020
AUC Provides Mentorship for Gemini Uplift Initiative
AUC will be providing voluntary mentorship support for entrepreneurs as part of the Gemini Uplift initiative to support entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Contingency Plan for Learning and Teaching
Currently the campus is closed to students, both graduate and undergraduate. The government has ordered this as a response to COVID-19, so as to protect the health of the BUE community. Read more
Coping in Egypt During the COVID-19 Crisis…
AUC’s Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research and Innovation Initiative awarded funding to 10 different research projects that are aimed at creating an impact both during and after the global COVID-19 pandemic…Read more
Egypt Offers Scholarships to Angolans
Egypt offered to Angola five annual scholarships at graduate and postgraduate levels in medicine and nursing, agronomic engineering, information and communication technologies, law and trade. Read more
University Makes Facemasks Mandatory to Fight Coronavirus
mandatory, becoming the first academic institution to take such a step in the Middle Eastern country, which is struggling to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus. Read more
30 April 2020
A Review of Egypt’s Higher Education
A new report by the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) urges reforms in Egypt’s higher education system to ensure responsiveness to the labor market requirements and reduce social inequalities arising from differences in educational opportunity. Read more
Authorities Cancel In-Person Final University Exams
Egypt’s higher education authorities have cancelled the final exams of the second semester in different universities in the Middle Eastern country to help stem an outbreak of the new coronavirus. Read more
Egyptian Students Hopeful of Repatriation
Egyptian students currently based in Northern Cyprus may soon be reunited with their families following an initiative by the government of Egypt to repatriate an estimated 10 million of its citizens who are either working or studying abroad. Read more
Egypt’s Banha University Ranks 101 Worldwide, First Nationwide
Egypt’s Banha University ranked 101st among 200 universities worldwide, and shared the number one spot in Egypt with Alexandria University, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 for Sustainable Development. Read more
Egypt Targets to Investment LE 24B in Higher Education During 20/21
CAIRO – 21 April 2020: Target of government investments would double in the field of higher education and scientific research services, to reach LE 24 billion during the 2020/2021 plan, Minister of Planning Hala el-Saeed said Tuesday. Read more
Mid-Term Exams Cancelled, but Final Exams are Still On
In Egypt mid-term university exams have been cancelled but second-semester exams are still on, although study will not resume until the end of the coronavirus outbreak, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, minister of higher education and scientific research, said last Monday. Read more
No Intention to Cancel University Second-Semester Exams…
University second-semester exams will not be cancelled, but the study will not be resumed until the end of the coronavirus outbreak, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research… Read more
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 4th 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 (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 8th and 9th 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
October 2015
77 Niqab-Wearing Faculty Members to Sue Cairo University President Seventy-seven niqab-wearing faculty members from across Cairo University are preparing to file a law suit against the university president. Read more
Al-Azhar University to Intensify Security Precautions Al-Azhar University has boosted its security measures during the first week of the academic year 2015/2016. Read more
Ban on Niqab-Wearing Lecturers Sparks Academic Row A ban by Cairo University, Egypt’s biggest public higher education institution, on women lecturers wearing the full-face veil – the niqab – has sparked controversy among academics in this mostly Muslim country. Read more
Cairo University Bans Niqab-Wearing Faculty from Teaching Cairo University, Egypt’s oldest higher education institution, issued a ban that would bar lecturers or teaching assistants wearing the niqab (full face veil) from teaching, the university announced. Read more
New Higher Education Regulatory Body to Boost Autonomy Egypt is to establish a Higher Education Regulatory Funding Authority, or HERFA, in collaboration with the United Kingdom. The aim is to create an improved and more autonomous higher education system. Read more
Students Return to University After Protest Warnings This year’s return to university has been mired in controversy over students’ political activities, with a senior university head threatening to “cut off the heads” of students who organise demonstrations without prior permission. 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
August 2015
Authorities Mull Reform of Outdated Open Education Egypt’s higher education authorities have said they are studying the development of open education programmes in the nation’s universities after the 25-year-old system drew widespread criticism. Read more
Islamic Seminary Tightens Dorm Curbs Amid Opposition Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, a stronghold of Islamists, has toughened procedures for staying in state-subsidised dormitories in a move the Islamic seminary’s administration says is targeting “troublemakers” among students. Read more
July 2015
Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia Sign Declaration on Scientific Research A joint declaration between Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, was signed in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to strengthen the cooperation between the three countries in the field of scientific research, especially in the areas of energy, water, health, agriculture and food production. Read more
Higher Education Minister: Egypt Independent Coverage Incomplete It is with much interest that I am keeping track of the coverage your respectable newspaper and website are giving to the status of higher education and universities in Egypt. I also appreciate the keenness with which you are addressing the Egyptian university issue. Read more
Mass Violations Against University Students – Report Egyptian university students are suffering from a sharp rise in harsh actions taken against them by security forces and university administrations. Read more
MAY 2015
Top University Launches Anti-harassment Campaign Cairo University recently became the first academic institution in Egypt to launch an initiative against sexual harassment, amid an alleged rise in the offence on campuses across the country. Read more
April 2015
E-Learning University Launches New MOOCs Platform The Egyptian E-Learning University has launched an open initiative called Learn4All that will provide free learning opportunities for everyone. Read more
March 2015
Mahlab Forms Specialized Committee to Improve Educational Curricula The committee is tasked not only with revising curricula of pre-university and university grades and formulating a strategic vision in proportion to each stage of education but also with providing technical advice after consulting experts in the education field. Read more
FEBRUARY 2015
Government Urged to Allow University Student Elections Students in Egypt are pushing the government to hold university student elections more than a year after their original due date, amid increasing on-campus restrictions. Read more
DECEMBER 2014
Court Upholds Decision to Ban Police from Entering Universities The supreme Administrative court upheld a decision to ban interior ministry personnel from entering university campuses for security purposes. Read more
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