Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, extends his sincerest heartfelt congratulations to the faculty members, administrative personnel and workers, and students on the occasion of the glorious Easter.

 Nominations are now open for the 4th edition of the King Salman Global Award for Disability Research, organized by the King Salman Center for Disability Research under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Winners will be announced in October 2026 across these categories:

- Medical and Health Sciences
- Educational and Psychological Sciences
- Rehabilitation and Social Sciences
- Technological Applications in Disability
- Universal Access

The award recognizes institutions, scientific bodies, and researchers who have made meaningful contributions through high-quality research that advances disability fields, improves the quality of life for people with disabilities, supports innovation, and fosters regional and international research collaboration.

Each winner receives 500,000 Saudi Riyals, along with a medal and certificate of appreciation.

For full conditions, criteria, and to submit a nomination, visit:
www.ksadr.org.sa

The deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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 The meeting convened on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Faculty Council room, chaired by Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean. Attendees included Vice Deans, Department Heads, Program Directors, Emeritus Professors, and external company representatives.

The Dean opened by:

- Welcoming attendees and congratulating them ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
- Offering condolences for recent losses in the faculty.
- Issuing instructions to improve the educational process for students' benefit.
- Congratulating promotions and appointments: Assoc. Prof. Mahmoud Abdel-Hady Ibrahim (Associate Professor, Math & Eng. Physics); Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal (Deputy Governor of Alexandria); Prof. Mohamed Hassan Mansour (Vice Dean, Education & Students); Prof. Ibrahim Lotfi Elkalla (Vice Dean, Grad Studies & Research); Eng. Mostafa Attia Mohamed Attia (General Manager); Dr. Alaa Abdel-Ghany El-Saeed (Deputy Director, Biomedical Eng. Program).
- Thanking former General Manager Dr. Nasser El-Badwehy for his contributions.
- Highlighting activities: Glory Prep school visit; EGAC accreditation for Mechanical Testing and Materials Labs; launch of Internal Fund Project (4th cycle from Mar. 1, 2026); workshops on grants and international accreditation; trip to Fresh factories; Huawei ICT team to regionals (supervised by Assoc. Prof. Abeer Twakul); 1st/2nd in African Cybears cybersecurity contest; Ramadan iftars for faculty and top/international students; developments in labs (Electric Vehicles, Prosthetics, High Voltage), faculty offices, clinic, and workshops.
- Reporting on programs' readiness for accreditation renewal and journal citation/dissemination stats.

The session then addressed agenda items and decisions.

In line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's efforts to support research excellence in artificial intelligence, and through fruitful collaboration with the Information Systems Department of the Armed Forces, a digital infrastructure and high-speed computing capabilities equipped with fully secured GPU units have been provided. These are dedicated to supporting AI applications and research.

This system aims to meet the advanced technical needs of:
1. Researchers from faculty members and postgraduate students at government universities.
2. Students with outstanding graduation projects in colleges focused on artificial intelligence and computing.

The Cloud Computing Services Platform has been launched, where those interested can apply to benefit from these capabilities via the electronic portal:

https://hpc.mohesr.gov.eg

Requesting to forward this information to your students.

The admission for Masters and Ph.D. programmes at IIT Delhi for the Fall/Autumn semester is now open. We request you to encourage your students to apply for this opportunity to pürsue higher studies at IIT Delhi. All the M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes are supported by student fellowships and more.

Application Link: https://ecampus.jitd.ac.in/IPGADM/login

Application portal open during 11th February 2026 to 30th March 2026.

IIT Delhi Website: www.iitd.ac.in Please visit the website for all the programme information.

Master's Programmes

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Master of Science (M.Sc..), Master of Science - Research (M.S.(R)), Master of Design (M.Des.). Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), and Master of Arts (M.A.).

For more details click here: https://international.iitd.ac.in/masters-programs-at-iit-delhi/

PhD Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes are available across all departments, Centres and Schools in various disciplines.

For more details click here: https://international.iitd.ac.in/phdprogs/

A few Key Features and Support to M. Tech and Ph.D. students

1. Fellowships are available
   • M.Tech. students- INR 12,400 per month and reimbursement of tuition fee.
   • Ph.D. students-INR 37,000 for 2 years and INR 42,000 for next 3 years
2. Partial travel grants to visit home country.
3. Competitive funding support to present research work in national and international conferences.
4. In-campus accommodation
5. Indian cultural immersion programs
6. Language of instruction: English

For more details please refer to link: https://owncloud. itd.ac.in/nextcloud/index.php/s/LpLb8X6m5e6LGBn

IIT Delhi Research Impact: https://owncloud. itd.ac.in/nextcloud/index.php/s/rsNJP9HEwsTrY32

Short Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ENaezfpbjmuhFZHyVzWGRXMIDIBOM9iE/view?usp=drive_link

About IIT Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of India's premier institutions for higher education, research, and innovation. Established in 1961, IIT Delhi has consistently ranked among the top engineering and technology universities globally.

 The University Council, at its 632nd session held on 27 January 2026, has approved the designation of the University Performance Development Center at Mansoura University—specifically, its Composition, Translation, and Publishing Unit—as an accredited entity empowered to issue certificates in English for Academic Purposes. Such certification constitutes a prerequisite for the conferral of master's or doctoral degrees.

 Conferences

The NAFSA 2026 conference brings together top academics, researchers, leaders, and policymakers in international education to share their experiences and discuss fresh strategies for advancing higher education worldwide. It also offers a leading platform for universities, educational institutions, and practitioners to connect, explore the latest trends and challenges in international education, and discover innovative solutions to support students and develop academic programs.

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 Mansoura University's Faculty of Engineering celebrated a double triumph at the 21st Ramadan Tournament ("Awareness and Belonging"), organized by the Faculty Members Club under President Prof. Dr. Cherif Yusuf Khatir's patronage.

- 🥇 Under-40 Football Team: Gold medal after defeating Faculty of Physical Education in the final.
- 🥈 Over-40 Team: Silver medal for reaching the final with standout performances.

Dean Prof. Sherif El-Badawy attended the finals, congratulating the teams and posing for photos.

This success reflects our commitment to university activities, sports, and staff friendship in Ramadan spirit.

Congratulations to our champions!

 RWTH International Academy, we are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of our European Excellence Fellowship - a new full scholarship covering tuition fees for outstanding European applicants. Detailed information will be published shortly on our website. This initiative is designed not only to recogni e academic excellence, but also to further strengthen and nurture our bonds with our partner universities across Europe by creating additional opportunities for your top students to continue their academic journey at RWTH Aachen University. In addition, we are concluding our current web har series with tomorrow's session introducing our different Master's degree programs, followed by Monday's session focing on financing opportunities and the application process. If you believe this information could be valuab! for your students and graduates, we would greatly appreciate your support in forwarding the invitation.

for more information click this link :::

The Chinguitt Prize Council announces the opening of nominations for the 2026 award, aimed at honoring outstanding research in the fields of Islamic studies, sciences and technologies, and literature and arts.

Timeline:
Submission of files: From January 15 to March 31, maximum deadline.
Announcement of results: October 31, maximum.

Prize value per category:
Five million old ouguiya;
A certificate of honor and medal.

Eligibility criteria:
Nominations are open to Mauritanian and foreign researchers, higher education and scientific research institutions, and cultural associations.
Submitted works must demonstrate creative excellence and solid scientific grounding in their field.
The submitted work must meet these conditions:
- No more than three years since its publication or presentation.
- Not composed to obtain a university degree.
- Not previously awarded a prize.

Nomination file components:
A signed application from the nominee specifying the category.
A detailed CV of the nominee, with recommendations if available.
A description of the submitted work, including research methodology and topic relevance.
Eight copies of the work.
A declaration from the nominee confirming the work meets eligibility conditions.

Submission procedures:
Nomination files must be submitted within the specified deadlines to the Council's permanent secretariat, or sent by mail with postmark as proof.

For more information:
Website: www.prixchinguitt.mr

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +222 46 83 97 55
Address: P.O. Box 2004, Nouakchott, Mauritania

Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, extends sincere congratulations and best wishes on Eid al-Fitr to all faculty, staff, administrators, students, and workers.

May these blessed days bring goodness, blessings, and enduring obedience to all-and a happy Eid to our faculty, university, and great Egypt.

 The Supreme Council of Universities has notified us regarding an announcement from the Helmholtz Center for Information Security CISPA, in collaboration with the Egyptian Cultural Office in Berlin/Germany, about training opportunities for Master's and Bachelor's students at the center during the summer of 2026.