Tanta University organized an informational session today on the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programs, attended by Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of the University, and H.E. Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt. The event aimed to strengthen international academic and research cooperation, promote student exchange and institutional capacity building, and expand partnerships with European universities and research centers.

    Prof. Mohamed Hussein explained that cooperation with the European Union represents a key pillar of the University's strategy for the internationalization of education and scientific research. He emphasized the University's commitment to maximizing the benefits of European programs, particularly Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, to expand academic exchange opportunities, support joint research projects, develop the capacities of students and researchers, and strengthen the University's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

    He added that the University has adopted an ambitious vision for expanding its partnerships with international academic and research institutions and aligning research outcomes with developmental challenges and community needs. He stressed that investing in human resources and engaging with international experiences are two fundamental pillars for enhancing the University's competitiveness and consolidating its position on the global higher education and scientific research landscape, in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research.

    The event opened with a presentation delivered by Prof. Shahira Sharaf El-Din, who highlighted the University's academic, research, and medical capabilities, its infrastructure, research centers, and educational programs. She also outlined the University's efforts to strengthen international cooperation, attract international students, and improve its standing in global university rankings.

    Prof. Mohamed El-Sheshtawy subsequently presented the University's initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, support creative ideas, and transform them into viable projects. He also highlighted the University's plans to align research outcomes with community needs and labor market requirements, as well as its position in international rankings and ongoing efforts to promote sustainability.

    Dr. Diaa El-Din Mansour and Dr. Abdelrahman El-Shahawy delivered a presentation on joint research projects with the European Union and the opportunities available for participation in the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programs. They highlighted the programs' role in supporting scientific research, facilitating knowledge and expertise exchange, and establishing international research partnerships that contribute to enhancing the University's competitiveness.

    The session also featured a presentation of the experience of Ahmed El-Sakka, a third-year student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, who spent six months studying at the University of Cantabria in Spain under the Erasmus+ program. He explained that this experience contributed significantly to developing his academic and personal skills, gaining international exposure, and strengthening his ability to adapt, work collaboratively, and interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

    The event was attended by Prof. Hatem Amin, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. El-Sayed El-Agouz, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Heba Gaber, Research and Innovation Officer; Mahmoud El-Mekawy, Digital and Public Diplomacy Officer; and Rasha Khalil, Media Officer at the European Union Delegation to Egypt.