[:en]Mohamed Yousry: Heliopolis University is a radiance center for the surrounding areas[:ar]محمد يسري: جامعة هليوبوليس مركز إشعاع للمناطق المحيطة[:]

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“The university was distinguished by its unique location, which enabled it to exercise its societal role by serving 13 villages surrounded by the SEKEMs farm in Belbeis, near the Sharkia Governorate.” With these words, Prof. Mohamed Yousry, President of Heliopolis University, explained to October magazine the university’s prominent role.

The President of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development added that the university had become a radiance center for the surrounding areas because the societal role it plays through its professors and students is one of the priorities of the university’s foundation, Professor Ibrahim Abu El-Aish. He followed the example of those who came after him.

Yousry continued that the university’s role in serving the community is not a typical one, but rather a role based on studying the actual needs of the surrounding villages through conducting a survey census and knowing the problems of the people in these villages.

It is not easy to stand out among the giants unless you are like them. This is what Heliopolis University has done since its inception ten years ago; it enriched the academic and applied education system. It ranked third in scientific publishing at the level of private universities in the world.

It is noteworthy that Heliopolis University excelled in sustainable development and was one of the pioneers specializing in various applied models between solar energy, water treatment unit, drug manufacturing, and many others.[:ar]

محمد يسري:  جامعة هليوبوليس مركز إشعاع للمناطق المحيطة

“تميزت الجامعة بموقعها الفريد الذي مكنها من ممارسة دورها المجتمعي من خلال خدمة 13 قرية محاطة بمزرعة سيكم ببلبيس بالقرب من محافظة الشرقية”.. بهذه الكلمات أوضح الاستاذ الدكتور محمد يسري، رئيس جامعة هليوبوليس لمجلة أكتوبر، الدور المميز الذي تقدمه الجامعة. 

وأضاف رئيس جامعة هليوبوليس للتنمية المستدامة، أن الجامعة أصبحت مركز إشعاع للمناطق المحيطة لأن الدور المجتمعي الذي تقوم به من خلال أساتذتها وطلابها من أولى أوليات مؤسسة الجامعة البرفيسور، إبراهيم أبو العيش، وسار على نهجة من جاءوا من بعده. 

وأكمل يسري، أن دور الجامعة في خدمة المجتمع ليس دورًا نمطيًا ولكنه دورًا قائمًا على دراسة الاحتياجات الفعلية للقرى المحيطة من خلال عمل استقصاء وإحصاء ومعرفة مشاكل الناس في هذه القرى. 

ليس سهلًا أن تتميز بين العمالقة إلا إن كنت مثلهم، وهذا ما فعلته جامعة هليوبوليس منذ نشأئتها من 10 سنوات، أثرت منظومة التعليم الأكاديمي والتطبيقي وحصلت على المركز الثالث في مجال النشر العلمي على مستوى الجامعات الخاصة في العالم.

ويذكر أن  تميزت جامعة هليوبوليس تميزت في مجال التنمية المستدامة وكانت من رواد التخصص بنماذج تطبيقية متنوعة بين الطاقة الشمسية ووحدة معالجة المياه وتصنيع الدواء وغيرها الكثير.

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MED-WET Partners Participate in Fundão Agricultural Innovation Fair, October 2024, Portugal

[:en] The MED-WET partners, including the team from Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, had the opportunity to showcase their excellent results at the Fundão Agricultural Innovation Fair, held during (9-13) October 2024 in Portugal. This event provided a wonderful platform to widely share the project’s advancements, exchange insights, and engage with various international stakeholders in the water, energy and agricultural sectors. During the fair, the HUSD team actively participated in a parallel conference, where they delivered in-depth presentations and speech covering the MED-WET’s goals, achievements, and importance in advancing sustainable water management for climate-resilient agriculture among the rural and desert communities. At the heart of their presence was the MED-WET stand, which attracted significant attention of the majority of participants. It served as a focal point for information dissemination, providing an interactive space where farmers, agricultural experts, policymakers, and researchers could learn more about the project’s innovative approaches to water conservation and irrigation technology in arid regions. The stand featured detailed explanations of the project’s outcomes, including key findings and 3-D prototypes of the three technologies “Constructed Wetlands in Sekem El-Wahat, Solar energy-driven desalination for greenhouse agriculture in Malta and the SLECI Irrigation technology in Portugal and Morocco”. This obviously proven the MED-WET’s success in realizing efficient water management practices that contributed to sustainable farming and addressed water scarcity challenges in the Mediterranean region. Overall, the Fundão Agricultural Innovation Fair was a highly productive experience for all participants. It allowed the MED-WET team to expand their network, raise awareness about the critical issue of water scarcity, and underscore the project’s role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices across the Mediterranean region. The fair highlighted the increasing importance of collaborative efforts in addressing water conservation and irrigation challenges in agriculture, reinforcing the relevance of the MED-WET initiative. [:]

[:en]Showcasing the Med-Wet Project: Partners Participated in the Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Marketplace in Cairo[:]

[:en] One of the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development’s successful research projects called “MED-WET” is selected among the top successful and highest performing 20 EU–Prima projects worldwide this year 2024. An international conference and fair was conducted on 3 Oct., 2024 in Cairo organized by Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) in association with the European Commission (EC) office in Cairo. In which, a team from HUSD and MED-WET’s partner countries from Malta and Germany presented the key results of the MED-WET project, including the successfully developed three technologies (Constructed Wetlands in Sekem El-Wahat, Solar energy-driven desalination for greenhouse agriculture in Malta and the SLECI Irrigation technology in Portugal and Morocco). That mega event allowed HUSD to showcase the innovative solution of the low-cost, low-energy and nature-based “Instream Constructed Wetland” model addressing water challenges and climate change in the Mediterranean. Such innovations aim to conserve water, improve irrigation efficiency and tackle water scarcity (climate-resilient agriculture). The marketplace offered meaningful exchanges with international partners. HUSD’s team discussed potential collaborations with stakeholders who are interested in new research projects, which will help further amplify the impact of the Med-Wet project. The conversations done with promising future partners underscored the importance of cross-border cooperation and innovation in addressing complex environmental challenges, on the top of them “water scarcity and climate change”. [:]

[:en]Announcement: Heliopolis University Low Carbon Energy Report Released![:]

[:en]Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development is proud to announce the release of our latest report on Low Carbon Energy Usage across campus! This report highlights our commitment to a greener future by measuring the amount of low-carbon energy utilized in our operations. Through this analysis, we’re taking bold steps toward sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Key Highlights: A detailed breakdown of renewable energy sources powering our campus Insights on energy efficiency improvements across our facilities Actionable goals for expanding clean energy use in the coming years Together, we’re paving the way for a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this report possible! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working towards a 100% low-carbon campus! #HeliopolisUniversity #SustainableFuture #LowCarbonEnergy #CleanEnergy See the report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/122aDtID_M3wxZSzZnKuzx-VcHolUbxh5/view?usp=sharing[:]