Launch of International Summer School between Benha University and Central China Agricultural University in July

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the launch of the International Summer School in collaboration with Central China Agricultural University (CCAU) during July 2025. This initiative activates the cooperation protocol between the two universities in student exchange programs.
Program Details
• CCAU will host 6 assistant faculty members from Benha University's Faculties of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, and Science for two weeks.
Focus areas:
• Laboratory and research capabilities
• Workshops on nanotechnology applications, genetic crop improvement, environmental sciences, microbiology, and hybrid rice cultivation.
• Benha University will welcome 20 undergraduate students from CCAU for:
• Academic exchange with Egyptian peers
• Cultural activities with Benha's Chinese Language Department to enhance language skills.
Strategic Vision
Prof. El-Gizawy emphasized that this program aligns with Benha University's global outreach strategy to:
1. Strengthen student and faculty capacities
2. Enhance academic and research quality
3. Foster cultural and scientific exchange between Egypt and China.
Background Collaboration
• Partnership since 2015:
• Over 100 Benha University students (primarily from Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture) pursued Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral research at CCAU.
• Joint scientific research published in international journals.
• 2025 Global Digital Education Conference:
• Prof. El-Gizawy met Prof. Gaoqi, President of CCAU, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
• Discussed expanded collaboration under China's Belt and Road Initiative, including:
• Faculty exchanges
• Joint research projects
• Cross-border academic programs.
Significance
This summer school marks a milestone in Egypt-China educational ties, combining technical training, cultural immersion, and long-term academic synergy to address global challenges in agriculture and technology.