Professor Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, attended today a major event on psychological support and family counseling for female students of the Delta Region Alliance, entitled “Today’s Female Students: Mothers and Leaders of the Future.” The event was held under his patronage at Tanta University and organized by the University Medical Administration, under the supervision of Professor El-Sayed El-Agouz, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, in the presence of Professor Mahmoud Selim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Amani Shaker, Vice President of Kafr El-Sheikh University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Mohamed Hanteera, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of University Hospitals; Professor Mona El-Aassar, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Professor Rania El-Emam, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education; Professor Nancy El-Hefnawy, Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Information; Professor Amr Abdel-Moneim, General Supervisor of the Medical Administration and seminar coordinator; a number of vice deans and students from universities of the Delta Regional Alliance.

   The event was also attended by Dr. Mohab Megahed, psychiatrist and educational consultant for Pearson Edexcel in the Middle East and North Africa and a member of the Senate; Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Hai, Head of the Psychiatry Department at the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University; and the distinguished media presenter Jasmine Taha Zaki.

   Professor Mohamed Hussein expressed his pleasure in attending this major event, which embodies the university’s societal and enlightening role and falls within the framework of activating the activities of the Delta Regional Universities Alliance. He noted that this event represents a continuation of unprecedented steps led by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Supreme Council of Universities, praising the direction toward establishing a unified regulation for psychological, social support, and family counseling centers in Egyptian universities.

   He added that this major psychological support and family counseling event reflects the university’s vision that true education balances intellectual development with psychological well-being, emphasizing that psychological stability enables female students to achieve creativity and excellence.

   The President further affirmed the university’s keenness to formulate the themes of the event based on real-life cases addressing actual needs, including: enhancing students’ personal charisma, developing mechanisms to confront societal challenges, setting accurate standards for choosing a life partner amid contemporary changes, and seeking a balance between professional ambition and the responsibilities of motherhood and family building. He added that the pressures facing university female students necessitate providing a safe environment that allows them to speak freely and obtain scientific and practical guidance to overcome obstacles and build psychological resilience.

   In concluding his speech, the President expressed his sincere appreciation to the distinguished guests whose knowledge and experience enriched the event, and thanked the organizers — Professor El-Sayed El-Agouz, the faculty deans, Professor Amr Abdel-Moneim, General Supervisor of the Medical Administration, and Dr. Mohamed El-Qosair, Director General of Student Welfare — for their dedicated efforts in presenting the event in a manner befitting Tanta University. Addressing the female students, he stated: “You are the makers of hope. Be assured that Tanta University will always support you and remain a safe environment where your dreams grow and your dignity is preserved.”

   For his part, Professor Mohamed Hanteera expressed his appreciation to the University President for his continued support in organizing such vital events addressing the psychological and social dimensions of students’ lives. During his remarks, the Dean conveyed pride in Egyptian female physicians, affirming that they rank among the most successful globally across medical specialties due to their scientific excellence and professional dedication. He added that Egyptian women have proven, through honorable models, their exceptional ability to achieve the difficult balance between professional success and active participation in development, alongside their fundamental role in building families and instilling values in future generations.

   In a related context, Professor Amr Abdel-Moneim emphasized the pivotal role of women as essential partners in societal advancement, explaining that the ultimate objective of organizing this major event is to deeply understand women’s psychology and to prepare female students by developing their psychological and leadership capabilities, qualifying them as cadres capable of building the future and efficiently managing its institutions. He concluded by thanking the distinguished guests, noting that their participation constituted a cornerstone in enriching the event and achieving its intended goals of providing psychological support and family counseling for Delta Region students.

   The event featured a highly interactive atmosphere, as Professor Amr Abdel-Moneim moderated an open dialogue between the students and the panel. Specialists and experts answered all questions raised by the female students, covering various topics including psychological support, family challenges, and preparation for future leadership, thereby giving the outcomes of the event a practical and realistic character.