Under the patronage of Prof.Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, President of Benha University; Prof.Dr. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof.Dr. Mohamed Al-Ashhab, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and Dr. Nermin Adli, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, the activities of the "Safe Community Without Addiction" initiative were launched at the Faculties of Applied Arts and Computers and Artificial Intelligence to raise student awareness against addiction.The activities were coordinated by Dr. Sherine El-Khouly, Head of the Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Ms. Rania Moataz, Assistant University Secretary for Community Service and Environmental Development.
The initiative aimed to spread awareness about the serious health risks of addiction and encourage the adoption of a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle among students of the university's faculties. This was achieved by increasing awareness of the dangers of addiction and its health, economic, and social impacts; discussing recovery strategies from addiction and the role of community support; highlighting anti-addiction policies and the importance of regulatory laws; and exchanging experiences and providing practical advice for eradicating addiction.

Under the patronage of Prof.Dr. Nasser Al-Gizawy, President of Benha University, and Prof.Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Benha University students participated in a seminar by the Youth Coordination of Parties and Politicians titled "Participate and Know Your Political Rights," as part of the Cairo International Book Fair activities.
This took place within the framework of an open dialogue with university youth and school student unions, with the participation of Counselor Mahmoud Fawzy, Minister of Parliamentary, Legal, and Political Communication Affairs.
The seminar aimed to enhance political awareness among youth, introduce how the Egyptian Constitution and laws regulate the exercise of political rights, and highlight the role of youth in public work, amidst rapid technological transformations and the advent of the artificial intelligence era.

Prof. Nasser Al-Ghizawy, President of Benha University, participated in the activities of a workshop organized by the Fulbright Authority titled: "University Leadership Program Series 2026: From Idea to Ecosystem: Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer." The workshop was attended by Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Hossam Osman, Deputy Minister for Innovation and Scientific Research, Prof. Mostafa Rifaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, Prof. Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister and Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, Prof. Magy Nasif, Executive Director of Fulbright in Egypt, along with a group of university presidents, council secretaries, and ministry leaders.
Prof. Al-Ghizawy indicated that the workshop discussed ways to develop the innovation ecosystem within universities, the role of business incubators and startups in leveraging research outputs, and showcased successful experiences in technology transfer and building effective partnerships between universities and the industrial sector. This aims to enhance the competitive capacity of academic institutions regionally and internationally, aligning with the Egyptian state 's direction and the support of Mr. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within Egyptian universities. It seeks to build an integrated system that connects academic knowledge with labor market needs, thereby supporting the national economy and maximizing the role of universities in serving the community.
Prof. Nasser Al-Ghizawy affirmed that Benha University is keen to support its members in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship, enhancing their capabilities to market research outputs and establish startups that align with the requirements of the local and international labor market, contributing to serving the national economy and achieving the goals of Egypt 's Vision 2030. He noted that the university has established a company called "Bidaya" to market its services, aiming to invest in all intellectual and research output within the university and convert it into real products while exchanging experiences in knowledge investment.
The workshop was organized by the Fulbright Authority under the supervision of Prof. Magy Nasif, the executive director of Fulbright in Egypt. The workshop included a keynote lecture delivered by Professor Richard Joseph, who presented the latest global models for linking scientific research with practical applications and mechanisms for transforming research ideas into productive projects, thereby supporting a knowledge-based economy and enhancing the role of universities as a primary driver of development. At the end of the workshop, fruitful discussions took place between university presidents and ministry leaders with the expert regarding the content of the presentation, aiming to benefit from it in supporting efforts to elevate the educational and research system in Egypt.