Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shoukr Nada, President of Bani Swief Technological University, participated in the closing ceremony of the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which was held from 8th – 10th of December 2021, entitled “The Future in Action”, which was held under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and with the participation of a number of prestigious international universities, bodies and organizations.
Prof. Dr. Nada stressed the importance of the forum, indicating that the establishment of technological universities can provide support for national projects undertaken by the Egyptian state.
The University President also explained that Bani Swief Technological University is distinguished by its international cooperation with South Korea, in addition to conducting cooperation in many fields with local and international industrial bodies, institutions and entities. He stressed that the university takes into account the disciplines that meet the needs of the local, regional and international labor market, including programs in the fields of (prosthetics and orthotics technology, new and renewable energy, information and communication technology, autotronics, and mechatronics), in addition to contributing to the provision of distinguished education, based on encouraging creativity, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurship; to support students and prepare future leaders.
The Forum addressed a number of themes, the most important of which are the future of employment, preparation and qualification of students and young researchers for future jobs, the needs of the local and international labor markets in light of the repercussions of the Corona pandemic, and the rapid changes in employment skills and demand for the labor market. The Forum also included a series of events; meetings, seminars, workshops, discussions and scientific lectures delivered by expert academics, professionals, representatives of international organizations, entrepreneurs and youth.
It should be noted that for the first time Bani Swief Technological University took part in the accompanying exhibition of the Forum, which included many halls of the participants from various public, private and international universities, technological companies specialized in education and scientific research, international organizations, and funding bodies.