The Council of Benha National University convened under the chairmanship of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of the University, with the attendance of Prof. Hussein El Maghraby, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Prof. Mahmoud Saqr, Vice President for Employment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; programme directors; Council members; and Mr Ayman Baioumy, Secretary General of the University.
The meeting opened with Prof. Tamer Samir honouring Eng. Mahmoud Murad, Head of the New Obour City Development Authority, in recognition of his efforts and fruitful cooperation with the University across various areas. Particular attention was given to the planned opening of the Outpatient Clinics Complex and the establishment of a veterinary medicine hospital in New Obour City. These projects are intended to support the educational process and community services, while strengthening integration between academic institutions and executive authorities.
Eng. Mahmoud Murad expressed his appreciation to the Council, chaired by Prof. Tamer Samir, for the honour. He affirmed his commitment to the ongoing partnership between the Development Authority and the University, and to continued coordination in support of the University’s development plans and the enhancement of its educational and community services.
Prof. Tamer Samir also congratulated Prof. Hazem Eliwa, who oversees the University’s International Relations Sector, on his appointment as Vice President of Benha University for Education and Student Affairs, wishing him continued success in his new role.
During the meeting, Prof. Tamer Samir presented a report on the work carried out by the University’s engineering workshops during the summer break. This included furnishing and equipping lecture halls, as well as manufacturing furniture to meet the University’s needs and support the development of its educational facilities.
Prof. Hussein El Maghraby reviewed the results of the English-language placement test for newly enrolled students. He also outlined the approval of the documents and self-study reports required for a number of faculties to apply for academic accreditation. In addition, he reviewed support for the Faculty of Computer Science team’s participation in the second Benha University Robotics Competition.
Prof. Mahmoud Saqr presented Benha National University’s intellectual property policy, including measures to protect patents and intellectual property rights. He also reviewed the Green Campus initiative, which aims to plant 100 trees across the University campus, and the proposed cooperation protocols between Benha National University and a number of universities and other institutions. These proposed partnerships aim to strengthen institutional collaboration and expand opportunities for student training and employment.