Benha University Opens Fifth Annual Student Conference in Applied Sciences

Under the auspices of Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, the Fifth Annual Student Conference in Applied Sciences was inaugurated at the university.
The opening was attended by Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; deans and vice deans of faculties; Dr. Khaled Eisawy, General Coordinator of Student Activities; along with participating students.
On the second day of the conference, guest speakers included actor Tarek El-Desouky, who delivered a lecture on the role of drama in shaping awareness and national belonging; Captain Mohamed Abdallah of Al-Ahly Club, who spoke about the role of sports in building individuals; and engineer Mohamed Zahran, a digital transformation expert, who lectured on cybersecurity. The program also featured success stories presented by several university students.
Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady emphasized the university's commitment to supporting student creativity and academic excellence, and to strengthening the role of scientific research in shaping a brighter future for students and the nation. She noted that student participation—through research, projects, and presentations—represents a vital step in building their academic and professional identities, while fostering teamwork, openness to new ideas, and a spirit of innovation.
Prof. Taha Ashour highlighted that the conference reflects the university's dedication to promoting applied scientific research and linking educational outcomes with community and labor market needs, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030, which places innovation and knowledge at the forefront of priorities for building a strong and sustainable economy. He stressed that students are the core of the educational process and the hope for the nation's future.
Dr. Khaled Eisawy added that scientific research is the driving force of development, serving as both a method and way of life to advance communities and strengthen the university's position locally and globally. He noted that the student conference, held alongside the fifth annual conference in applied sciences, recognized 30 winning research papers, 4 published studies, and 4 success stories.
University vice presidents also praised the projects presented by undergraduate students, listening to their supervisors' explanations of research tackling diverse topics in applied sciences.