Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, received a delegation from Wuhan University in China, led by Prof. Jiang Pengyuan, President of the university. The delegation included the Dean of the Graduate Studies College, the Director of the Main State Laboratory, the Chair of the College of Economics and Management, the Dean of the International Education College, the Deputy Executive Director of the Office of International Affairs, and the Director of the Administration Office at Wuhan University.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Jehan Abdel-Hadi, Vice President of Benha University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, along with the Deans of the Colleges of Science, Arts, and Engineering at Benha, the Academic Director of the university branch in Al-Obour, and the Director of the International Relations Office at the university.
Prof. El-Gizawy noted that this visit comes as part of establishing the Wuhan-Benha College of Postgraduate Studies at Benha University, which will be based at the university branch in Al-Obour City. This initiative represents the fruit of ten years of cooperation between the two universities. He mentioned that the college will offer various interdisciplinary specialties that grant dual degrees, diplomas, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.
Prof. El-Gizawy added that the visit aims to enhance the relationship between the two universities and exchange academic experiences in all scientific fields. He expressed gratitude to the Minister of Higher Education, the President of the Supreme Council of Universities, the Chinese Ambassador in Cairo, and the Cultural Counselor at the Chinese Embassy for their support and approval to establish the Benha-Wuhan College of Postgraduate Studies at Benha University, which is set to commence studies next year.
Prof. Jiang Pengyuan, President of Wuhan University, stated that Egypt and China have historical relations that extend over decades. He emphasized that both the Egyptian and Chinese governments support this cooperation directly. Therefore, Wuhan University seeks to collaborate between the faculty members of both universities, particularly in research and scientific publication across various fields. He confirmed that this collaboration represents a true expression of the strong relationship between the two universities and the special ties between Egypt and China. Furthermore, this visit contributes to communication among faculty members and the exchange of experiences between the professors of both universities.
On the sidelines of the meeting, several discussion sessions were organized between the professors of both universities in various scientific and research fields to enhance the exchange of experiences and outline a map for joint cooperation in scientific research and training. Additionally, the Chinese delegation visited several scientific centers at the university, including the Skills and Medical Simulation Center, the Testing Center, and the university's sports Campus.
