Researchers and entrepreneurs from Egypt are invited to apply to “Regional Innovation Factory 2020: From Research to Market”, a 4-month full-fledge virtual acceleration program by Berytech under THE NEXT SOCIETY's Tech Booster Program, allowing them to turn their innovative technology projects into successful businesses.
If you have developed an applied research project, prototype or technology and you are looking to access the market, create a startup, and get international exposure make sure to apply to the Regional Innovation Factory program before November 5, 2020.
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Only 21 projects will be selected to take part in this unique program.
The Regional Innovation Factory program is organized by Berytech and ANIMA in the frame of THE NEXT SOCIETY – a EU-funded initiative which gathers and supports entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, NGOs, innovators, research and economic development hubs from Europe and the Mediterranean countries.
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In the frame of cooperation protocol between Benha University and the Egyptian Space Agency "ESA", the students of the faculty of engineering at Benha have succeeded in implementing and manufacturing a satellite as part of the graduation projects under the auspices of Dr. Gamal El Saeed, the University President and Dr. Mohamed Elkoosy, the CEO of the ESA.
In this regard, Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, the University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Researches' Affairs said that the educational satellite makes students interact with satellite technology from a practical point of view, as they became participants in implementing and manufacturing the satellite, confirming that the University was keen to provide full support as well as moral and financial encouragement to students during the study time, especially in the duration of Corona pandemic and distance education.

Prof. Gamal El Saeed, Benha University President received Eng. Nasser El Amir, the Director of Digital Transformation Unit at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the presence of Prof. Nasser El Gizawy, the University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Researches' Affairs; Prof. Tamer Samir, the University Vice-president for Education and Students` Affairs; Prof. Islam Elsharawy, the University Chief Information Officer; Prof. Shady Elmashad, the University Vice-chief Information Officer; and Prof. Ahmed Bayoumi, the Director of the University Management Information System.
During the meeting, El Saeed said that the University pays great attention to the digital transformation file, as It has provided all its capabilities, whether financial or human resources to start implementing the digital transformation because of its significant effect on the educational process at the University and in line with the Ministry's policy towards digital transformation.

Prof. Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Researches' Affairs received Prof. Nahed Ismail, the Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago - USA and the Director of the Medical Microbiology Lab to discuss the ways of collaboration throughout the research projects scholarships announcing by the National Institute Health "NIH" - USA in the of field of the intestinal microbiome and its relationship to lipid diseases of the liver and pancreas.
It is worth mentioning that meeting was held in the presence of the research team members Dr. Reda Elbadawy, the professor at the faculty of medicine and Dr. Medhat Refaat, the faculty vice-dean for post graduate studies and researches' affairs.

The Higher Committee of Egypt Government Excellence Award at Benha University announces that the deadline of nominations for the Award has been extended to Thursday, September 24, 2020 to provide an opportunity for applying as the following categories:
- Institutional Creativity and Innovation Award.
- Distinguished Government Leaders Award.
- Individual Excellence Award (Best Government Employee - Best Teamwork).
For applying, kindly complete the file at the below link not later than Thursday, September 24, 2020:
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Dr. Tamer Samir, Benha University Vice-president for Education and Students` Affairs has inspected the electronic coordination laboratories used for the 3rd stage of secondary school students at the faculties of commerce and arts in the presence of Dr. Ali Saad, the Supervisor of the Electronic Coordination.

Prof. Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Researches' Affairs said that a group of scientists from the University of Bristol and Benha University used salt water to cool the photovoltaic units with the aim of developing a system for cooling solar cells by using materials saturated with sea water adding that this development came after a series of scientific papers published by same research team using pure water.
It is worth mentioning that the two Universities signed last July a memorandum of understanding within the framework of joint cooperation between them in the academic and research fields.

Prof. Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, the University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Researches' Affairs and Prof. Dr. Tamer Samir, the University Vice-president for Education and Students' Affairs received Mr. Selim Mousa, the University Affairs Officer of the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo in the presence of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Yousef, the Director of the University Foreign Students Affairs and Prof. Dr. Mahran El Naggar, the Director of University International Relations Office.
In this regard, El Gizawy said that the meeting discussed the academic situation of Palestinian students at the University, whether at the level of undergraduate or postgraduate studies indicating that all support is provided to Palestinian students.

The Electronic Exams Center, Benha University has conducted the first experimental electronic test for the students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
In this regard, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, the Center Director said that all necessary preparations and equipment have been completed, including the connection of the communications network and the Internet.
It is worth mentioning that the Electronic Exams Center has 700 computers on 12 computer labs to conduct electronic exams for 700 students in same time and all laboratories are equipped with CCTV.

Prof. Dr. Gamal El Saeed, Benha University President announced for the republican decree to appoint Prof. Dr. Tamer Samir as the University Vice-president for Education and Students' Affairs.
El Saeed congratulated Prof. Dr. Samir, wishing him continued success in his new position.
El Saeed also thanked Prof. Dr. Hussien Almaghrabi, the former Vice President of the University, for his sincere efforts at work.
It is worth mentioning that Prof. Dr. Tamer Samir was the Vice-dean for Education and Students` Affairs and the professor at the Faculty of Engineering - Shubra.