[:en]Heliopolis University Welcomes its New Students [:ar]جامعة هليوبوليس تستقبل طلابها الجدد[:]

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Throughout the last week, Heliopolis University welcomed the new students who joined its five faculties. The orientation days started with a welcoming speech by Mr. Helmy Abouleish, the Chair of the Board of Trustees. He introduced how Heliopolis University is unique with its approach to education supported by the concepts and principles of sustainable development and how it emerged from a 40-year initiative that is SEKEM. He encouraged the new students to have their own vision and dreams and always come up with new ideas, as present ideas cannot solve future problems.

The University President, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yousri Hashem, also welcomed the new students to HU family. He stated that one of the main objectives that students should seek besides achieving their goals is to make a valuable contribution to their society and to the world at large.

The Deans also introduced their faculties to the new students and briefed them about the academic programs provided, credit hours required, scientific departments, staff members, etc. The Deans are: Prof. Dr. Rasha El-Kholy, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Gouda Kamel, Faculty of Pharmacy and Drug Technology, Dr. Omar Ramzy, Faculty of Business and Economics, and Prof. Dr. Hala Ezz El Dein, Faculty of Physical Therapy.

The students were also introduced to the Quality Assurance Unit through Dr. Ahmed Abulsoud, the Unit Head. He discussed the concepts of education quality assurance and how it is important that the university faculties be accredited through the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Education (NAQAA). Accreditation means students will receive accredited quality education and consequently get more job opportunities. He encouraged students to interact with their professors and also join internships and summer trainings. They should always be positive and continuously evaluate the education they receive.

The Head of the Core Program, Dr. Ahmed Ghobashi also met the students and pointed out the main objectives of the Core Program and how it helps students to discover their inner capabilities and unlock their potentials.

Gihan Hamza introduced the code of conduct and Essam Said, the Information Technology Manger, presented the university systems that were developed to help students register their academic courses and get its material uploaded by the staff members.

Ahmed Maher together with members of HU Student Union had a light and active session where they introduced the student activities.  The students union mainly aims at building humans through various activities like trips, arts, sports, and scientific and cultural activities. They invited students to start recognizing their own abilities and talents.

At last, the students joined a tour through the campus building and facilities and then they registered their academic courses.

 

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استقبلت جامعة هليوبوليس على مدار الأسبوع الماضي طلابها الجدد الذي انضموا حديثاً إلى كلياتها الخمس: الصيدلة و تكنولوجيا الدواء والهندسة وإدارة الأعمال والاقتصاد والعلاج الطبيعي والزراعة الحيوية. ومن خلال عدد من المحاضرات التوجيهية التقى الطلبة الجدد برئيس مجلس أمناء الجامعة الأستاذ حلمي أبو العيش الذي أوضح لهم في كلمته الافتتاحية ماتتميز به جامعة هليوبوليس من تقديم نهج تعليمي فريد من نوعه والذي يرتبط بمبادىء ومفاهيم التنمية المستدامة. كما سرد لهم كيف تم تأسيس الجامعة كجزء من رؤية مبادرة سيكم التي أطلقها د. إبراهيم أبو العيش منذ أكثر من أربعين عاماً.  وفي ختام كلمته حث أبو العيش الطلاب على أن يكون لهم رؤية خاصة بهم يتمسكون بها ويسعون جادين لتحقيقها. كما يجب عليهم دائماً ايجاد حلول جديدة ومبتكرة حيث أن مشاكل المستقبل ليس بالإمكان حلها بأفكار الحاضر.

كما رحب أ.د. محمد يسري هاشم رئيس الجامعة بانضمام الطلبة لأسرة الجامعة. وأكد على أن أهم الأهداف التي يجب أن يسعى الطلاب لتحقيقها بجانب أهدافهم الدراسية هي كيفية مساهمتهم بشكل فعال في المجتمع المحيط بهم والعالم ككل.

والتقى الطلبة أيضاً بعمداء الكليات الذين قدموا لهم نبذة مختصرة عن البرامج الأكاديمية والأقسام العلمية بالكليات المختلفة وكذلك أعضاء هيئة التدريس. ودارت اللقاءات مع أ.د. جودة كامل عميد كلية الصيدلة وتكنولوجيا الدواء و أ.د. رشا الخولي عميد كلية الهندسة و أ.د. هالة عز الدين عميد كلية العلاج الطبيعي و د. عمر رمزي عميد كلية إدارة الأعمال والاقتصاد.

تعرف الطلاب في أحد هذه المحاضرات على وحدة ضمان الجودة بالجامعة التي قام بتقديمها د. أحمد أبو السعود رئيس قسم الكيمياء الحيوية بكلية الصيدلة ورئيس الوحدة. تقوم الوحدة بدور هام في حصول كليات الجامعة على اعتماد الهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم والاعتماد والذي يعني حصول الطلبة على تعليم معتمد وذو جودة عالية مما يفتح لهم آفاقاً جديدة وفرص عمل أفضل. وقد دعا د. أبو السعود الطلبة إلى التعاون الايجابي مع أساتذتهم وأعضاء هيئة التدريس والالتحاق ببرامج التدريب المهني المختلفة والتقييم المستمر للخدمة التعليمية التي يتلقونها.

وحيث أن البرنامج الأساسي واحد من أهم البرامج التي تتفرد بها جامعة هليوبوليس قام فريق عمل البرنامج الأساسي بتقديمه وعلى رأسهم د. أحمد غباشي والذي أوضح الهدف الرئيسي لهذا البرنامج وهو بناء الانسان واكتشاف قدراته الكامنة.

كما قامت جيهان حمزة بتقديم القواعد السلوكية التي يجب أن يتبعها الطلبة داخل الحرم الجامعي والتي تعتمد على الاحترام المتبادل مما يسهل التواصل والتعاون ويعزز الترابط بين الطلبة وبعضهم وكذلك أساتذتهم. وتم تعريف الطلبة على قسم تكنولوجيا المعلومات بالجامعة وما يقدمه من أنظمة تساعد الطلبة في تسجيل المقررات الأكاديمية التي يختارونها وتحميل المادة العلمية التي يوفرها الأساتذة بالجامعة.

ولإضفاء جو من البهجة والمرح التقى أعضاء اتحاد طلبة جامعة هليوبوليس بالطلاب الجدد لتعريفهم بالأنشطة الجامعية المختلفة التي تهدف إلى اكتشاف قدرات الطلبة وتنميتها من خلال الأنشطة الفنية والثقافية والعلمية والرياضية وغيرها.

وفي النهاية قام الطلبة بجولة داخل الحرم الجامعي للتعرف على الأبنية والمرافق المختلفة ومن ثم تسجيل المقررات الأكاديمية التي يرغبون بدراستها .

 

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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[:]