July 21 – Launch of the Second Graduation Projects Marathon at Benha University

Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the launch of the university’s Second Graduation Projects Marathon under the slogan “We Invest in Knowledge” on July 21, 2025. The event comes within the framework of the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development” and contributes to the “Be Prepared” initiative under the motto “One Million Qualified Innovators”, as part of Benha University’s commitment to implementing the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030.

Dr. El-Gizawy explained that the marathon’s themes include:

• Technical and Engineering Track: Engineering, Computer Science, and IT in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications, IoT applications in industry or agriculture, robotics and smart systems, mobile app and web systems development, cybersecurity and blockchain, renewable energy projects (solar, wind).

• Medical and Biological Track: Medicine, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences in areas such as innovative medical devices (e.g., smart prosthetics), genetic data analysis, biotechnology applications, drug design using computer modeling.

• Industrial and Production Track: Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Nanotechnology in areas such as sustainable food supply chain solutions, recycling food waste, converting organic waste to fertilizers or animal feed, animal disease detection, livestock productivity enhancement, automated production line improvements, eco-friendly materials development, smart agriculture, modern irrigation systems, waste management and recycling.

• Economic and Administrative Track: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics in areas such as big data analytics for economic decision-making, smart accounting systems, investment project feasibility studies, digital banking applications.

• Social and Development Track: Specific Education, Applied Arts, Arts in areas such as solutions to social issues (population growth, unemployment), e-learning platforms, social media impact studies, tourism and cultural heritage promotion.

• Environmental and Sustainable Development Track: Environmental pollution monitoring systems, green energy projects, water resource management (desalination, conservation), AI and IoT applications in sustainability, technological solutions to improve quality of life, promote environmental justice, and combat poverty and inequality.

• Artistic and Creative Track: Applied Arts, Specific Education, Architecture, Design in areas such as eco-friendly smart building design, educational game development, animation projects, and short films.

Prof. Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, explained that the target participants are final-year students from Benha University faculties. Team requirements: 3–5 students per team, an officially approved graduation project, and an academic supervisor. Project requirements: alignment with one of the marathon’s themes, a prototype or simulation, practical applicability, innovation, and demonstrated social/environmental impact.

Prizes per theme:

• 1st place: EGP 10,000

• 2nd place: EGP 8,000

• 3rd place: EGP 6,000

For more details and to apply, visit the marathon’s official website:
https://marathon.bu.edu.eg/

Under the patronage of
Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy – President of Benha University
Prof. Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady – Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research

The International Relations Office at Benha University announces the opening of applications for Master’s and PhD students to obtain a scholarship for a full semester of study at Brandenburg University of Technology – Cottbus (BTU), Germany in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, within the framework of the international cooperation agreement between the two universities, and funded by the Erasmus+ European Program.

Application link:
https://forms.gle/KpYijN39gpmmUtsk8

Application deadline:
30 May 2025

Important Notes:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as postgraduate students (Master’s or PhD) in relevant specializations.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the application deadline to arrange evaluation interviews.

For inquiries:
Please contact the International Relations Office at Benha University.

Benha University seeks to enhance the outcomes of teaching and learning through final-year graduation projects. A graduation project is an independent piece of work undertaken either individually by each student or collaboratively by a team, to be completed within a specific timeframe — either one semester or a full academic year — in accordance with the internal regulations of each faculty.

During the project, the student prepares a research paper or project on a topic related to one of the major areas of specialization studied at the faculty, under the supervision of a faculty member. The project is then submitted in its final printed form and defended before a committee appointed by the department council, with the supervising professor serving as a member.

All final-year students at the faculty must register their graduation project on Benha University’s Graduation Projects Platform and print a registration certificate via the following link:
https://gp.bu.edu.eg/

The university has established this platform with the aim of:

• Maximizing the benefit from applied projects carried out by Benha University students from various faculties, enabling them to market their projects effectively and take initial steps towards real investment.

• Allowing the university to benefit from the distinguished projects of its students.

• Creating a centralized database of the university’s graduation projects in one place, in order to introduce external stakeholders and beneficiaries to the capabilities and skills of the university’s graduates and to build partnerships with outstanding projects.

It is also worth noting that a Graduation Projects Marathon is available for students wishing to participate, linked to the Graduation Projects Platform via:
https://marathon.bu.edu.eg