Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra – Benha University Achieves a New Milestone in the Egyptian Collegiate Programming Contest

In a remarkable achievement adding to its record of successes, two teams from the Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra have qualified for the Arab and African Collegiate Programming Contest, after securing top rankings in the finals of the Egyptian Collegiate Programming Contest (ECPC).

The national contest witnessed the participation of over 2,000 teams from Egyptian universities, with 300 teams advancing to the finals.

Prof. Dr. Aly Abdel Aziz, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Salah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Lamiaa El-Refaie, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, extended their congratulations to the students, faculty members, and trainers for this outstanding achievement that reflects the high level of skills and dedication of the college’s students.

The qualification of the two teams to compete at the Arab and African level represents a significant milestone, showcasing Benha University in one of the largest university-level programming contests in the region. The competition serves as a gateway to the World Finals, supported by leading global tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

? Participating Teams from the Faculty of Engineering – Shoubra:

• Team 1

  • Mohamed Youssef

  • Hesham Haggag

  • Ahmed Bahi

    Ranked 30th nationwide – Coach: Eng. Amr Mohamed

    (Qualified for the Arab & African Contest)

• Team 2

  • Aly Hossam El-Naggar

  • Essam El-Din Hesham

  • Mohamed El-Sayed

    Ranked 44th nationwide – Coach: Eng. Mahmoud Atia

    (Qualified for the Arab & African Contest)

• Team 3

  • Waleed Hawara

  • Mahmoud Hussein El-Saady

  • Afaf Raafat

    Ranked 65th nationwide – Coach: Eng. Mahmoud Essam

Prof. Dr. Aly Abdel Aziz emphasized that this achievement reflects the students’ exceptional efforts and advanced skills, and represents a source of pride for both the faculty and Benha University. He also reaffirmed the faculty’s commitment to supporting students’ participation in such competitions, which enhance their technical and creative capabilities.

Thinki Platform Management Training Course

Under the patronage of:
Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy – President of the University
Prof. Dr. Gehan Abdelhady – Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research
Prof. Dr. Shady El-Mashad – Chief Information Officer

The E-Learning Center is honored to conduct a training workshop on Managing a Course on the Thinki Platform, covering:

• Managing the personal profile on Thinki.

• Managing a course on Thinki.

• Designing content within playlists.

• Creating online assessments on Thinki.

• Evaluation criteria for courses eligible for Benha University’s Award for Best Course on the Thinki Platform.

? Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
? Time: 7:00 PM (Online)

Trainer:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehab Saad – Director of the E-Learning Center

Under the patronage of:
Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour – Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy – President of Benha University
Prof. Dr. Gehan Abdelhady – Vice President of Benha University for Postgraduate Studies and Research

Benha University is pleased to announce the organization of the
Fourth Annual Postgraduate Conference for the Humanities
to be held from October 14 to 16, 2025

under the theme:
“Research Ethics in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development”

Below are the keynote speakers and the main themes of the conference: