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Dr. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, announced that Mansoura University and Mansoura National University have secured international funding under the EUSEEDS project. The project is funded by the European Union within the framework of the Interreg NEXT MED program and is a result of the collaboration between the International Relations Offices of both universities.
This achievement follows strong international and regional competition involving universities from Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Cyprus. The joint working team succeeded in preparing the project file, delivering an integrated technical presentation, and discussing it with the donor agency according to the highest professional standards. This effort was conducted under the patronage of the University President and the leadership of Dr. Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
In this context, Dr. Cherif Khater stated that the two universities winning this European project reflects the increasing international confidence in the academic and organizational capabilities of Egyptian higher education institutions. He affirmed that the university is moving with steady steps towards enhancing its international presence and expanding its participation in cross-border projects, serving development goals and human capital building.
He added that the EUSEEDS project represents a model of institutional integration between Mansoura University and Mansoura National University. It confirms the university's vision of linking academic education with labor market requirements and developing employability, entrepreneurship, and digital skills among students, faculty members, and staff, in alignment with European standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He explained that this achievement is part of a comprehensive strategy adopted by the university to increase the volume of international funding and strengthen partnerships with European and Francophone institutions. This contributes to developing the education and training system and supports the competitiveness of graduates both regionally and internationally.
For his part, Dr. Tarek Ghalwash emphasized that the project is a qualitative addition to the portfolio of international projects implemented by the university. He noted that it reflects the success of the university's policies in supporting applied research and capacity building, as well as enhancing the integration between scientific research, entrepreneurship, and digital skills. This serves the state's plans for the internationalization of higher education and linking its outputs to development needs.
He also pointed out that the university's participation in such major European programs contributes to providing advanced training and research opportunities for students and faculty members, and enhances the university's ability to compete in multi-partner international projects.
The team responsible for preparing and implementing the project included:
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Dr. Mohamed Gar Al-Alam, Director of the International Relations Office (IRO) at Mansoura University.
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Dr. Ahmed El-Sheikh, Director of the International Relations and Ranking Center at Mansoura National University.
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Dr. Yousra El-Far, Deputy Director of the IRO at Mansoura University.
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Dr. Shady Awni, Deputy Director of the IRO at Mansoura University.
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Dr. Youssef Gamil, Deputy Director of the IRO at Mansoura University.
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Dr. Silwan Mahmoud, Ranking Coordinator at Mansoura National University.
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Dr. Heba Samir, Coordinator of the Training and Excellence Center at Mansoura National University.
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Dr. Randa Hany, Coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Center at Mansoura National University.
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Dr. Christina Edward, Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts at the IRO.
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Dr. Amira Ismail, Assistant Lecturer at the Faculty of Education.
The project is being implemented in cooperation with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), within the framework of its continuous support for the integration of member universities within the Francophone space. The cooperation aims to enhance their participation in major European projects with sustainable impact, contributing to the development of student skills, particularly in the fields of employment, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.
The executive steps of the project and the mechanisms for cooperation with international partners are scheduled to be announced in the coming period. This will open new horizons for students—especially Francophones—and faculty members, further solidifying the position of Mansoura University and Mansoura National University on the map of international academic cooperation.
