[:en]First Graduation Ceremony of Heliopolis University at “Space of Culture”[:ar]حفل التخرج الأول لجامعة هليوبوليس في “ساحة الثقافة”[:]

[:en]Recently, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development solemnized the Bachelor graduation of the first students of its three faculties: Business, Engineering and Pharmacy. The graduation ceremony took place at the “Space of Culture”, which is located in a roman theater on the campus and were also attended by the families and friends of the 104 fresh graduated academics.

At the Roman theater of the Heliopolis University

Prominent figures from the Egyptian education sector attended the event, among them Ezz Al-Deen Abousteit, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Private Universities, Dr. Mohie Ebied, Head of Pharmacists Syndicate, as well as Dr. Ziad Bahaa El-Din, former Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt. The high-profile guests attended the event next to SEKEM coworkers, SEKEMs CEO, Helmy Abouleish, as well as Dr. Mohamed Yousry Hashem, President of Heliopolis University, and Dr. Kadria Abdel Motaal, Director of Research Department of the University. They all gave inspiring speeches to the graduates; wishing them to become activists for sustainable development in Egypt and the world.

The fresh graduates lined up on stage with Dr. Mohamed Youssry Hashem, the Heliopolis University President.

The first Heliopolis University graduates then lined up at the stage of the roman theater in their gowns to receive their certificates. While listening to music by the Egyptian band “Oriental Nights” and the young singer Amira Reda, Heliopolis University bid farewell to the students of its first graduation year.

Noha Hussein

Space of Culture
Opening the Space of Culture
Innovation: The Graduation Password at Heliopolis University

[:ar]احتفلت مؤخرًا جامعة هليوبلويس للتنمية المستدامة بتخرج طلابها الأولين من كلياتها الثلاثة : إدراةالأعمال والهندسة والصيدلة. عُقد حفل التخرج في “ساحة الثقافة” التي تقع في المسرح الروماني بحرم هليوبوليس الجامعي. وقد حضر الاحتفال أسر وأصدقاء خريجي هليوبوليس الجدد.

في المسرح الروماني بجامعة هليوبوليس

كذلك عقد الاحتفال بحضور شخصيات بارزة في قطاع التعليم المصري، من بينهم عز الدين أبو ستيت، أمين المجلس الأعلى للجامعات الخاصة، والدكتور محيي عبيد، نقيب الصيادلة، وكذلك الدكتور زياد بهاء الدين، نائب رئيس وزراء مصر الأسبق. هذا إلى جانب العاملين بسيكم الذين حضروا الاحتفال بصحبة رئيس سيكم التنفيذي حلمي أبوالعيش، وكذلك الدكتور محمد يسرى هاشم، رئيس جامعة هليوبوليس، والدكتورة قدرية عبد المتعال، رئيسة قسم البحوث في الجامعة. وقد ألقى جميعهم كلمات ملهمة أهدوها الخريجين، متمنين لهم أن يصيروا نشطاء للتنمية المستدامة في مصر والعالم.

الخريجون الجدد مع د. محمد يسري هاشم، رئيس الجامعة.

ثم اصطف خريجو جامعة هليوبوليس على خشبة المسرح الروماني لتلقي شهاداتهم في زيٍ أكاديمي أنيق. وبهذا المشهد المهيب و مع موسيقى الفرقة المصرية “أورينتال نايتس” (Oriental nights) و غناء المغنية الشابة أميرة رضا، ودّعت جامعة هليوبوليس متخرجيها الأولين.

ساحة الثقافة
افتتاح ساحة الثقافة
الابتكار: كلمة سر التخرج في جامعة هليوبوليس

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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[:]