Prof. Dr. Ghazy M.R. Assassa, the Chief Information Officer ‹‹CIO›› said that in the frame of providing the scientific databases for researchers and students in Benha University, the University invites faculty members, researchers and students to attend a workshop about ‹‹Introduction to the Egyptian Knowledge Bank›› that will be held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the President of the University on Wednesday, 16/03/2016, 10:00am at the Great Hall of Celebrations.

Prof. Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, the Vice-dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Postgraduate Studies and Researches’ Affairs said the International Food Policy Research Institute “IFPRI” is preparing to launch the Strategy Support Program “SSP” on Tuesday, 01/03/2016 at Conrad Cairo Hotel.

Prof. Dr. Maher Hasab El Naby Khalil, the Advisor to Benha University President for the Scientific Research said the University hosted on Thursday, 25/02/2016 Mrs. Heba Afifi, the Coordinator of DAAD and the Manager of the Technical University of Munich Office to discuss the programs of the financed scholarships for universities.

Dr. Mosbeh El Kohiely, the General Manager of the Youth Welfare Department in Benha University said that the Scientific and Technological Activity participated in the 8th Scientific Forum of the Egyptian Universities which organized by Helwan University. Hel also referred Benha University got the 1st place between 16 participated universities.

Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the President of Benha University has participated in the events of the Medical Researches Forum between the Egyptian and the British Universities in Aswan under the auspices of Dr. Ashraf El Shihy, the Minister of Higher Education and Dr. Ashraf Hatem, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Universities.

Prof. Dr. Soliman Mustafa, the University Vice-president for Education and Students’ Affairs has opened the University 14th scouting festival with participation of 12 faculties from the University at the faculty of physical education. It is worth mentioning that the festival is going to still until the next Wednesday, 24/02/2016.

In the frame of contribution in developing the higher education, Benha University hosts Dr. John Cavanaugh, the President and CEO of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area to discuss the challenges facing higher education institutes on Wednesday, 24/02/2016 at the University Celebrations Hall.

The Council of Benha University has approved under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the University President to grant the scientific degree “Master and PhD” for 35 researchers from the faculties of engineering, arts, commerce, agriculture, physical education and science.

Benha University has received in the celebration of the Pathway to Higher Education Project on the occasion of its 12th anniversary since its launching. The celebration has been held at the faculty of engineering, Cairo University. It is worth mentioning that Benha University has been represented by Prof. Dr. Abdo Mahdy, the Coordinator of the Project and Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Sayed, the Director of the Research Services Center.

In the frame of the fruitful cooperation between Benha University and Qalyoubia Governorate; Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the University President has assigned Dr. Yasser Sohail, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts and Dr. Mohamed El Sayed, the Director of the University Information Center and Research Services to start the proceeds of beautifying Mansheya New Tunnel in Benha.