Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the participation of a number of the university’s students in the activities of the International Summer School organized by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China under the theme “Silk Road Youth: Sustainable Development Goals in Action.” This participation comes within the framework of the university’s strategy to enhance international engagement, support students, and provide opportunities for learning, training, and interaction with global educational experiences.
Dr. El-Gizawy emphasized that Benha University’s participation in this international event reflects the university’s commitment to developing students’ capabilities, refining their academic and practical skills, and providing them with opportunities to learn about the latest international educational systems and experiences, thereby preparing qualified graduates who can compete effectively in both local and global labor markets.
For her part, Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, explained that the summer school program includes a wide range of academic and training activities, in addition to cultural programs, offering participating students a valuable opportunity to interact directly with peers from different countries around the world, exchange knowledge and experiences, and gain exposure to diverse cultures.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Farhat Fouda, Professor at the College of Life Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, and Coordinator of the Summer School, stated that Benha University participated as a co-organizing partner in this international event, representing Egypt alongside four other universities from Asia, Africa, and Europe, bringing the total number of participating institutions to five and reflecting the event’s international and cross-continental diversity.
Representing Benha University in the Summer School activities are students from various faculties, including:
- Tamer Mohamed Ali and Shaimaa Helil from the Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra.
- Hosni Samir Abdel Aziz and Sahar Ramadan El-Sayed from the Faculty of Commerce.
- Hager Shendy El-Toukhy and Sama Atef Sayed from the Faculty of Agriculture.
- Abdelrazek Askar from the Faculty of Science.
- Mahmoud Sabbak from the Faculty of Engineering, Benha.
Source: Benha University Electronic Portal.