The Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at Benha University organized a specialized awareness seminar on occupational safety, health, and civil defense at the Faculty of Education. This initiative is part of the university's plan to promote safety concepts and proactive crisis preparedness, aiming to achieve a safer and more sustainable educational environment.
The seminar was held under the auspices of:
• Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University,
• Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.
It was coordinated by :
• Prof. Ibrahim Rageh, Director of the Crisis and Disaster Management Unit,
• Prof. Mohamed Shebl, Chairperson of the Civil Defense Committee at the university,
• Mrs. Rania Maatz Eissa, Assistant Secretary-General for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.
The event was attended by :
• Prof. Magdy El-Shehat, Dean of the Faculty of Education,
• Prof. Ali Abdel Nabi Hanafi, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.
The seminar covered several key topics, including the principles of occupational safety and health, mechanisms for dealing with crises and disasters, and methods for fire risk prevention. It also featured practical demonstrations on how to prepare and implement evacuation plans during emergencies, enhancing the readiness of individuals and institutions to handle crises.
The seminar emphasized the importance of spreading a culture of safety within the university community and raising awareness among students and staff. This contributes to providing a safe and stable educational environment.
The event witnessed significant participation from representatives of academic and administrative departments.

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, congratulated Esraa Hassan Suleiman Dwidar, a third-year student specializing in German language at the Faculty of Education, on winning a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The scholarship allows her to study the German language for one month at Bielefeld University in Germany.
Prof. El-Gizawy emphasized that this achievement reflects the excellence of Benha University students and their ability to compete internationally. He highlighted the university's commitment to supporting talented students and encouraging them to take advantage of educational and training opportunities abroad, contributing to the development of their academic and cultural skills.
Prof. Magdy El-Shahat, Dean of the Faculty of Education, expressed his pride in Esraa Hassan's accomplishment. He affirmed that her success is the result of her diligence and academic excellence, serving as a distinguished example for the college's students. He wished her continued success and further achievements in her academic journey.

The Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at Benha University organized a caravan as part of the “Young Entrepreneur Initiative” at Al‑Safa 2 School in Tukh. This comes within the framework of training and developing schoolchildren’s skills in the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Nasser El‑Gizawy, President of Benha University; Dr. Taha Ashour, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Osama Neda, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts; and Dr. Nevin Farouk, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development. It was coordinated with Dr. Yasser Mahmoud, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Qalyubia, and Ms. Rania Moataz, Assistant Secretary‑General of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of Dr. Reham El‑Wakil, Dr. Sara Ashraf, and Dr. Rehab Magdy from the Faculty of Applied Arts.

Dr. Taha Ashour stated that the Young Entrepreneur Initiative aims to train and develop schoolchildren’s skills in entrepreneurship and innovation, encourage creative thinking, and help them transform simple ideas into small projects, thereby contributing to building a generation capable of initiative and self‑reliance.