Community Service Council Reviews Recommendations of the First Environmental Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities
Community Service Council Reviews Recommendations of the First Environmental Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities
The Council for Community Service and Environmental Development at Tanta University held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development. The meeting was attended by Prof. Afaf Abdel Aziz Basal, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Prof. Mona Abdel Hamid El-Aassar, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Prof. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts; along with a distinguished group of Vice Deans for Community Service and Environmental Development representing the faculties of Agriculture, Medicine, Arts, Science, Specific Education, Sports Science, and Business.
The meeting also had active participation from senior officials of the executive bodies in Gharbia Governorate, including Engr. Nasser Hassan Ismail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education; Engr. Mohamed Abdullah Kotb, representative of the Environmental Affairs Authority; Dr. Essam Abdullah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Solidarity; Engr. Hossam Mahfouz, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture; and Mr. Mohamed Abdel Karim El-Sharkasy, Director of the Environmental Department at the Governorate. The discussions addressed mechanisms to strengthen integration between the university and executive institutions, with the aim of transforming academic initiatives into tangible outcomes that serve the local community of Gharbia and the whole Delta region.
Prof. Hager Alam El-Din, Rapporteur of the Forum, was invited to present the key recommendations.
During the meeting, Prof. Mahmoud Selim affirmed that Tanta University places paramount importance on following up the implementation of the outcomes and recommendations of the “First Environmental Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities,” which was hosted by the university last month under the theme “Academia and Industry… Bridging the Gap.” He indicated that the forum produced a comprehensive roadmap focused on directing scientific research in the fields of nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology toward applied solutions addressing energy and sustainability challenges.
Moreover, Prof. Selim explained that the recommendations placed significant emphasis on enhancing circular economy mechanisms and launching “Green University” initiatives to serve as a model for educational institutions. They also included the establishment of a Student Union for the alliance and the formation of a permanent committee under the title “Environmental Ambassadors” to ensure sustained coordination among the region’s universities. In addition, implementation plans were proposed to integrate the strategic objectives of Sinai development into the research and service agendas of participating ministries and universities, thereby contributing to comprehensive and sustainable national development across all state sectors.
The meeting also featured a presentation by Prof. Alaa Halweesh, Executive Manager of the Central Sustainable Training Center, who outlined Tanta University’s initiative to qualify and develop university leaders from both academic and administrative staff.
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