On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Prof. Dr. Gamal Abdel Aziz, Dean of the Faculty, received a delegation from the Giza Branch of the Engineers Syndicate.

The meeting was attended by Eng. Ibrahim Serag El-Din, Syndicate Secretary, Eng. Mostafa Mohamed Mostafa, Syndicate Council Member, and Dr. Eng. Abdel Ghani Bedeir, Faculty Member at the College and member of the Syndicate’s Training Committee.

Also present were Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Aziz, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Prof. Dr. Abdel Kader Abdel Karim, Director of the Faculty’s Continuing Education Unit, and Prof. Dr. Raouf Tawfiq, Emeritus Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra, and the Engineers Syndicate in several engineering fields of mutual interest, including training and employment to improve the efficiency of engineering graduates, as well as participating in workshops and events organized by both parties.

The National Council for Women in Qalyubia Governorate, chaired by Dr. Jehan Fouad, Chairperson of the Qalyubia branch, received a delegation representing the Presidential Initiative “Hayat Kareema” (Decent Life) to discuss cooperation mechanisms for implementing the initiative. The project is set to be executed in 36 villages and 148 hamlets within the Shibin El-Qanater district of Qalyubia Governorate.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Ibrahim Ragheb, Director of the Crisis and Disaster Management Department at Benha University and member of the National Council for Women in Qalyubia; Dr. Amr Hanafi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra, and coordinator of the initiative at Benha University; Ms. Faten Kharboush, Secretary of Benha University for Community Service and Environmental Development and member of the National Council for Women in Qalyubia; Dr. Ramadan Orfa, General Director of Media at the General Information Authority in Qalyubia; as well as representatives of the initiative including Captain Fadi Mohamed Salem, Coordinator of the Hayat Kareema Foundation in Qalyubia, and Dr. Basem El-Bahrawi, Hend Galal, Amira Fathi, Hesham Hegag, and Ahmed Tarrad, alongside several public figures and civil society representatives.

The meeting discussed the general objectives of the Hayat Kareema Foundation and explored ways to cooperate with the National Council for Women, Benha University, and various civil society organizations and institutions.

Additionally, the attendees reviewed the foundation’s activities within the governorate, shared ideas proposed by the participants, and outlined the main work axes of the Hayat Kareema initiative.

The meeting emphasized the importance of the initial phase, which includes defining the general concept, assessing needs, providing guidance, and commencing infrastructure projects alongside preparing the social profile.

In alignment with the Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra’s commitment to addressing the challenges of environmental pollution, a seminar titled "Climate Change and Its Impact on Society" was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Shehaby, Dean of the Faculty. The seminar aimed to raise environmental awareness among faculty members, staff, and students.

The event focused on assessing the environmental effects of pollution, promoting awareness about the health hazards it poses to individuals and society, and emphasizing the importance of engineering solutions to mitigate pollution. Key recommendations included phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Additionally, the concept of a carbon footprint was introduced to the faculty community, alongside methods to reduce carbon emissions.

The seminar featured a lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Aziz, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and was attended by a number of students along with Ms. Safaa Amer Suleiman, Director of the Shubra El-Kheima Media Center.

This seminar played a significant role in enhancing students’ understanding of global warming, its causes, and how to mitigate its effects on climate change.

Seminar Objectives Included:

• Raising environmental awareness among faculty members, students, and the broader community.

• Assessing the environmental impacts of pollution and working to reduce them.

• Educating attendees on the health consequences of environmental pollution on individuals and society.

• Highlighting the university’s and faculty’s role in confronting the challenges of environmental pollution.

• Encouraging researchers and faculty members to propose solutions to industrial environmental pollution with a focus on sustainable development.

• Motivating students to dedicate their graduation projects to addressing environmental pollution and exploring reduction methods.

• Promoting awareness of preventive measures through fire safety and general occupational safety practices.