[:en]ERASMUS mobility program, Live, Work and Study abroad[:ar]برامج ايراسموس للتبادل التعليمي والثقافي للدراسة والتعلم بالخارج[:]

[:en]There’s a reason Heliopolis University has a keen interest in exchange programs. 

 

HU aims to cooperate with the most progressive and most innovative universities in the world that are suitable to contribute to solutions of the challenges we now face. This results in a unique blend of partnerships with national and international universities, with whom we can now offer incredible opportunities to experience life, work, and study alongside regular research and studies. Therefore, we are happy to deepen our cooperation with one of the finest universities in the area of agriculture, worldwide, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – SLU and offer further staff and now also student exchange opportunities. 

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To promote this, SLU recently cooperated in a webinar that was organised by the International office at HU. During the webinar, SLU presented the new ERASMUS mobility program and the exchange opportunities that were granted by the EU as a result of a joint application with HU. SLU presented the studies they are offering and the SLU Research interests that researchers pursue in areas relevant to HU. It was interesting to see different cultural angles. 

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Although, it has been a turbulent semester, with distance learning and many restrictions due to COVID-19. The webinar delivered many points, but the most crucial part was that we will not leave the pandemic effect on our international relations and exchange program. 

We believe it will be a fruitful collaboration since our missions are very much aligned with each other.

Special thanks to Assem Abu Hatab, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, SLU. Coordinator for Global Development at NJ Faculty, SLU Global, SLU 

International Affairs

Gabrielle Lagerkvist, International Officer at the Division of Educational Affairs; International Mobility Unit. 

Geir Löe, International Officer at the Division of Educational Affair. Yasmin Abass, International Relations Officer of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and Sigward von Laue, President of Research and International Affairs, to provide better opportunities to develop HUSD staff and students.

 

We had the pleasure of meeting amazing people, building a solid network, and exchanging with top industry experts.

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تهتم جامعة هليوبوليس للتنمية المستدامة ببرامج التبادل، حيث تسعى إلى التعاون مع الجامعات الوطنية والدولية الأكثر تقدمًا وإبداعًا في العالم، التي تساهم بحلول لمواجهة التحديات التي نواجهها الآن، وتتيح فرصًا  لتجربة الحياة والعمل والدراسة جنبًا إلى جنب مع الدراسات البحثية المنتظمة. لذلك، يسعدنا تعميق تعاوننا مع واحدة من أرقى الجامعات في مجال الزراعة، الجامعة السويدية للعلوم الزراعية – SLU لتقديم المزيد من فرص التبادل للموظفين وكذلك للطلاب.

 

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ولتعزيز هذا التعاون، نظم المكتب العلاقات الدولية بجامعة هليوبوليس مؤخرًا ندوة عبر الإنترنت بالتعاون مع الجامعة السويدية للعلوم الزراعية – SLU. خلال الندوة ناقشت الجامعة السويدية للعلوم الزراعية برنامج ايراسموس للتبادل التعليمي والثقافي التي وافق عليها الاتحاد الأوروبي نتيجة لطلب مشترك مع منظمة التعاون والتنمية في الميدان الاقتصادي. كما ناقشت بعض الدراسات والأبحاث التي يتابعها الباحثون في المجالات ذات الصلة.

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على الرغم من إضطراب الدراسة لهذا العام، ومع التعلم عن بعد والعديد من القيود بسبب فيروس كورونا. إلا أن العديد من النقاط قد نوقشت، ويظل الجزء الأكثر أهمية هو أننا لن نترك الوباء يؤثر على علاقاتنا الدولية وبرنامج التبادل.

لهذا نعتقد أنه سيكون تعاونًا مثمرًا بين الشريكين حيث أن مهماتنا تسير على درب واحد.

ونخص بالشكر، دكتور عاصم أبو حطب؛ أستاذ مشارك؛ منسق التنمية العالمية في كلية NJ، قسم الاقتصاد بالجامعة السويدية للعلوم الزراعية.

الشؤون الدولية

غابرييل لاغركفيست، مسؤولة دولية في قسم الشؤون التعليمية؛ وحدة النقل الدولي. غير لوي ، مسؤول دولي في قسم الشؤون التعليمية. 

ياسمين عباس، مسؤولة العلاقات الدولية بجامعة هليوبوليس للتنمية المستدامة وسيغوارد فون لاو، رئيس البحوث والشؤون الدولية، لتوفير فرص أفضل لتطوير موظفي والطلاب جامعة هليوبوليس.

 لقد كان من دواعي سرورنا أن التقينا بأشخاص رائعين، وبناء شبكة علاقات قوية، والتبادل الخبرة مع كبار خبراء الصناعة.

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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[:]