Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the graduation ceremony of students who obtained double degrees in the Faculties of Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences at Ain Shams University, in the presence of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zein Al-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, Professor Amanda Broderick, President of the University of East London, and Dr. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Universities, and a group of leaders from the ministry and the two universities, faculty members, students and parents.
Dr. Ayman Ashour reviewed the stages of the beginning of cooperation with the University of East London, which began in 2015, during the first academic year of his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University, noting that he was keen to consolidate the sustainable relationship between the two institutions, through joint cooperative work and taking measures. necessary to harmonize the curriculum.
The Minister pointed out that the period of exchange of delegations lasted for two years until the signing ceremony took place in 2018 at the Ministry of Higher Education for three programs, then it developed to include 11 programs offered in engineering, and in 2021 the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences was included, and he thanked everyone who contributed to this partnership. The fruitful agreement between the two universities.
In his speech, Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zein Al-Abidin, President of Ain Shams University, thanked Dr. Ayman Ashour and the work team of the Faculties of Engineering, Computers and Information, for what they provided during the last period, which achieved the provision of a dual degree between the Faculties of Engineering, Computers and Information and the University of East London. He also expressed his deep gratitude to the University of East London for Her unwavering support and cooperation with Ain Shams University, explaining that together they were able to create a legacy of excellence that will continue to inspire and shape the minds of future generations.
The President of Ain Shams University explained that the university is looking forward to further cooperation with the University of East London during the coming period, stressing that there is determination and enthusiasm to continue the partnership, explore new ways of cooperation, and push the boundaries of knowledge together, noting that the celebration is a prominent point in the lives of graduates, adding that The university years are a period of comprehensive growth for students both academically and personally, requiring graduates to work hard to be innovative and creative, and excel in various fields.
Dr. Amanda Broderick, President of the University of East London, expressed her happiness in celebrating the unique partnership with Ain Shams University, as this partnership plays an essential role in strengthening international ties, noting that the University of East London is pursuing a path that cares for the university, students and industry, explaining that the University of East London has achieved remarkable success and obtained from many awards and honors, from the standpoint of providing high-quality education and positive results for students, pointing out that the university ranks 13th in the United Kingdom in terms of overall positivity, as the university aspires to become a leading university in the field of intensive employment in the United Kingdom, and for this reason the focus is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in the dynamic world of industries.
Dr. confirmed. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Universities, said that the double degree is a reflection in itself of an ongoing story that began in 2015, as a cooperative program for institutional linkage funded by the British Council with a project entitled “Sustainable Development of the Built Environment,” which is a project to include sustainability in the school curricula, pointing out From that moment on, it was realized that it was necessary to establish a sustainable partnership between the two institutions and draw up the curriculum, due diligence, student handbook, student services standards, etc.
Dr. Hassan Abdullah spoke about the educational situation at the University of East London, the extent of its scientific progress in previous years, its desire to achieve further progress at the educational level and the postgraduate level, and his desire to achieve communication with graduates after they obtain double degrees.
Dr. expressed. Omar Al-Husseini, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, expressed his happiness in celebrating the fruits of this partnership with the University of East London, which continued over 10 years, thanking Dr. Ayman Ashour, who was holding the position of Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University when he began cooperation with the University of East London, based on the vision of the Faculty of Engineering. In cooperation with European universities, stressing that there is an effort to develop and deepen this cooperation to include research and various projects.
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Prof. Nagwa Badr, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, congratulated the faculty students on their graduation, expressing her pride in the graduating students who demonstrated many skills during the study period in cooperation with the University of East London, stressing the importance of continuing their efforts to create their future and continuing to work on their research, as they have the opportunity to prove themselves, pointing out that this moment is the starting point and departure towards the future.
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The ceremony was attended by Prof. Ahmed Zaki Badr, former Minister of Local Development, Dr. Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister for Strategic Planning, Training and Qualification for the Labor Market, and Dr. Muhammad Al-Sharkawy, Assistant Minister for Policies and Economic Affairs, Dr. Sherif Saleh, Acting Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, Dr. Omar Al-Husseini, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Nagwa Badr, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Dr. Hassan Abdullah, Academic President of the University of East London, Dr. Mohamed Safi, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Howaida Al-Gebali, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Childhood, and Dr. Shahira Samir, Executive Director of the International Relations and Academic Cooperation Sector.
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