Prof./ Mohamed Abd El-Hameed Shehab, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished scientists of Damietta University whose names have been included in the Stanford list of the top 2% of scientists in the world. He wishes them continued success and advancement in their academic journey.

They are as follows according to their international rank in the lists: -

Prof. / Ahmed Abdelghani Ewais** - Department of Computer Science - Field of Artificial Intelligence 

Prof. / Emad Al-Saeed** - Faculty of Engineering - Field of Energy 

Prof. / Ashraf Al-Bandari** - Faculty of Science - Field of Chemical Physics 

Prof. / Abdel Jawad Radi** - Faculty of Science - Field of Analytical Chemistry 

Prof. / Adel Zaki Al-Sonbati** - Faculty of Science - Field of Chemical Physics 

Prof. / Hamdi Zidan (May God have mercy on him) ** - Faculty of Science - Field of Polymers

Prof. / Nasra Ayoub** - Faculty of Medicine - Field of General Medicine 

Prof. / Mohamed Sarhan** - Faculty of Science - Field of Applied Geophysics 

"In this regard, Prof. /Mohamed Abdelhamid Shehab extends his sincere thanks and appreciation to Prof. / Hemdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of the University, for his continuous efforts in developing plans and strategies to improve the ranking of Damietta University. He also thanks the ranking unit team, led by Prof. /Amani Al-Daisaty, wishing them continued success."

         "The meeting of the Subcommittee on Research Ethics for the Basic Sciences Sector (Faculty of Science - Faculty of Agriculture) was held today, Sunday, September 1, 2024, in the presence of Prof. /Mohamed Abdelhamid Shehab, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. / Mamdouh Mohamed Ne'matallah, former Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, former Acting President of the University, and Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Science,  as the committee's rapporteur. Prof./ Khaled Hassan Al-Khouli, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, was the committee’s secretary.

Prof. /Mohamed Abdelhamid Shehab began by welcoming the attendees, and the committee members congratulated him on his appointment as Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, wishing him continued success.

Prof. /Mohamed Shehab emphasized the importance of the committee’s role in granting approvals for submitted research and theses, under the decision of the Supreme Council of Universities, which mandated that research submitted for promotion must be approved by committees formed at the universities. The committee then began discussing the topics."

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), affiliated with the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the opening of applications for the 2024 International Student Scholarship Program offered by the Mexican government, which provides an opportunity for outstanding students from more than 180 countries (including Egypt) to study undergraduate or graduate studies in more than 90 Mexican educational institutions. Note that one of the conditions for applying to the program is a good command of the Spanish language.

For more details and to know the last date for applying, please visit the following website: https://www.gob.mx/amexcid/acciones-y-programas/becas-para-extranjeros-29785  https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/916570/2024_Convocatoria_Beca_de_Excelencia_2024_ESP_.pdf

 Note that the Central Administration of Missions does not defray any expenses for these scholarships.

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) announces the 16th HOPE Young Researchers Meeting in Yokohama, Japan, from March 9-13, 2025.

The application conditions:

1. The candidate must be a PhD holder or a young researcher specializing in physics, chemistry, physiology (medicine), or related fields.

The Financial Benefits: JSPS defrays the following:

1.  Meeting cost.
2.  Candidates' accommodation.
3.  Meals.
4.  Meeting venue and hotel.
5. Transportation between Narita/Tokyo International Airport.
6. Travel insurance abroad during the meeting period.

Candidates must bear their airfare to Narita/Tokyo International Airport, Japan.

For more details, please refer to the following website:

• https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-hope/index.html

• https://www.jsps.go.jp/file/storage/j-hope/data/16th_hope_flyer.pdf

The deadline for application is 25/9/2024

How to apply: Please fill out the application form through the previous website, attach the required documents, and submit the complete file, including (the employer’s approval of the nomination), to the following address (7 Dr. Ibrahim Abu Al-Naja Street - Embassy District - Ministry of Higher Education - Fourth Floor) before the specified date of September 25, 2024.

Note that the Central Administration of Missions does not defray any expenses for this meeting.

UPSA invites you to attend the QS Africa Forum in Accra, Ghana, from 9th to 10th September.

This year’s forum theme is “Empowering Africa’s Youth: Integrating Entrepreneurship, Future Skills, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology into Education for a Sustainable Future.”

To view the forum topics and learn about the lecturers, please see the following attachment:

Click on the QS Africa Forum 2024 website

 The Supreme Council of Universities approved the time map for the new academic year 2024/2025, which begins on Saturday, September 28, 2024, and the study in the first semester continues for 14 weeks, ending on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

The first-semester final exams will start on Saturday, January 4, 2025, and end on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The mid-year holiday will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2025, and end on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

 The second semester will start on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and the study will continue for 16 weeks, and end on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The second-semester exams will be held in June 2025, according to the nature of the study and exams in each college.

 Damietta University, under the patronage of Prof. Hemdan Rabie Al-Metawalli, the President of the University, participates in the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the importance the Egyptian state places on sustainable development.

Damietta University invites and encourages its members to participate in the initiative. The importance of participating in the third cycle of 2024 for the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects lies in the intensive national efforts under the auspices of His Excellency the President of the Republic. The aim is to achieve sustainable development goals by preserving the environment, improving the quality of life, addressing climate change issues, considering the rights of future generations, and implementing the National Strategy for Climate Change 2050.

The university president has directed all university members, including faculty staff members, researchers, and students, to actively participate in the "National Initiative for Smart Green Projects" for the 2024 third cycle. This initiative presents a unique opportunity to showcase their ideas, innovations, and various activities for the nation's benefit. The initiative targets numerous areas, primarily projects that adhere to environmental sustainability standards and projects that enhance energy efficiency and resource management. It also includes projects addressing food and water security issues, biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate change adaptation, empowerment, equal opportunities, and smart technological components.

To apply and participate in the initiative, please register on the following website:

http://www.sgg.eg