The President of Mansoura University participates in the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities and reviews 25 research projects and the most prominent innovations and patents

Prof. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, participated in the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, which was held today, Saturday, under the chairmanship of Prof. Abdulaziz Qanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, and in the presence of Prof. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, and the Council’s members, at the headquarters of Minya University.

During the meeting, Prof. Cherif Khater reviewed a report on the best outputs, innovations, and patents at Mansoura University, in addition to presenting the best 25 research projects, as part of the university’s efforts to maximize the benefit from scientific research outputs, move them to application and production, link scientific research to the needs of industry and society, and maximize the benefit from the knowledge-based economy.

The report included a presentation of the university’s most prominent research and innovative outputs, and projects that represent opportunities for application and benefit from them in addressing societal and development challenges, reflecting Mansoura University’s interest in supporting scientific research and innovation, and encouraging the transformation of ideas and scientific outputs into applications and implementable solutions.

The Council began its meeting by thanking the Minya University family, headed by Prof. Essam Farhat, President of the University, for hosting the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, in conjunction with hosting the activities of the Fourteenth Universities and Higher Institutes Youth Week.

A number of files related to developing the higher education and scientific research system and following up on the regularity of the educational process in various universities and institutes were also discussed.

Prof. Abdulaziz Qanswa stressed the importance of commitment to discipline and regularity of the educational process within all universities and institutes, and the necessity of regularity of university leaders, faculty members, supporting staff, and administrative staff, to ensure the provision of a stable and stimulating educational environment for students.

The Minister pointed out the importance of implementing plans for student activities during the new academic year, to include cultural, artistic, sports and social fields, as an essential part of building the student’s personality, discovering talents, developing capabilities, and enhancing the values ​​of teamwork and creativity.

Prof. Abdulaziz Qanswa stressed the importance of enhancing the role of universities in serving society and contributing to achieving sustainable development goals, and linking the education and scientific research they provide to the needs of society and industry, in addition to encouraging students to participate in initiatives and training programs that develop their skills and prepare them for the requirements of the future, stressing that human building represents a fundamental axis in developing the higher education system, and that the role of the university is not limited to academic goals, but rather extends to preparing a student who possesses knowledge, skills, and the ability to innovate, create, and participate positively in society.

The Minister stressed the need to maximize the societal impact of scientific research outputs and benefit from them in supporting the national economy, pointing out the importance of supporting and financing serious research projects, and providing students and researchers with the opportunity to present and develop their ideas, thus contributing to achieving a tangible return to society.

Prof. Abdulaziz Qanswa stressed the importance of continuing efforts to internationalize higher education, through expanding academic and research partnerships with international universities and institutions, expanding joint programs and specializations, dual degrees, and exchanging students and faculty members, in a way that enhances the competitiveness of Egyptian universities, supports their presence at the regional and international levels, and contributes to strengthening Egypt’s position as a regional center for higher education and scientific research.

The Minister praised the achievements achieved in terms of international university classification, including the inclusion of 27 Egyptian universities in the Shanghai Classification of Scientific Specializations for the year 2026, compared to 25 universities in 2025, with the total number of inclusions at the level of scientific subjects increasing from 126 to 135 times, and increasing the number of scientific fields in which Egyptian universities appeared from 24 to 27 fields.

He also praised the inclusion of 47 Egyptian universities in the UI GreenMetric Sustainability Classification for the year 2026, compared to 38 universities in 2025, an increase of 9 universities. The Minister directed the necessity of universities continuing to provide support to researchers and increasing scientific publishing in prestigious scientific journals. To improve the ranking of Egyptian universities in major international classifications.

The Council heard a report on the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during the month of September, which dealt with a number of files and events related to developing the higher education and scientific research system, supporting universities and university hospitals, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting student activities, innovation and scientific research.

The Council also followed up on the efforts of the formed committee to prepare a comprehensive vision for the initiative to nurture innovators and gifted people in all Egyptian higher education institutions, in preparation for launching the initiative and for universities to implement it.

The Council reviewed a number of reports submitted by university presidents on research and innovative outputs, mechanisms for transforming the results of scientific research and studies into applications and implementable solutions, and cooperation efforts with industry sectors, in a way that enhances the benefit of scientific research and supports the knowledge-based economy.

The Council also reviewed a report on the efforts of universities to introduce targets and updates to the university performance development plan, to ensure the governance of higher education institutions and support their competitive capabilities at the regional levels.