Tanta University Holds "Cultured University Student" Competition Qualifiers as Part of the National Reading Project

   Tanta University today launched the judging phase of the "Cultured University Student" competition qualifiers across its faculties as part of the university active participation in the fifth edition of the National Reading Project.
   The qualifiers were held at the Talented Students Care Center in the Siberbay Campus under patronage of Prof. Mohammed Hussain, President of Tanta University. The event was attended by Prof. Al-Sayyed Al-Agouz, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Magdy Wakwak, University Coordinator for Student Activities, and Prof. Mohammed Taha, Coordinator of the University National Reading Project. The competition was marked by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and positive competition among participating students aspiring to represent the university in the upcoming stages.
   The initiative is a part of Egypt's broader efforts to invest in human development and promote cultural awareness and knowledge among young people. The competition attracted broad participation, with 1,700 students from various faculties taking part. Following the initial selection process, the organizing committee shortlisted 35 students who met the competition requirements to compete in this stage. The finalists represent Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Arts, Business, Education, Specific Education, Computer and Information, and Nursing.
   The evaluation committees consisted of a distinguished group of academics, including Prof. Ahmed Al-Araby, Prof. Ahmed Zaki, Prof. Ahdy Al-Sisi, and Prof. Ayman Al-Fakhrany. The committees divided the finalists into two groups to discuss their portfolios and the books they had read, in accordance with the evaluation framework approved by the Scientific Research Foundation and the Director of Educational Projects. The assessment covered the competition's three levels: Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
   During his visit, Prof. Al-Agouz, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, emphasized the strategic importance of the National Reading Project as a comprehensive educational and cultural initiative aimed at fostering a culture of lifelong learning. He noted that the initiative extends beyond encouraging reading to developing students' critical thinking and creativity while identifying talented young people capable of advancing knowledge. He also praised the efforts of the General Administration for Student Welfare, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Al-Qassir, for providing the organizational and administrative support that ensured the successful conduct of the qualifiers.