October 29, 2026
The Qena University Council held its October meeting at the university’s headquarters in Qena, chaired by Prof. Ahmed Akawy, President of Qena University.
The meeting began with a minute of silence and the recitation of Al-Fatiha in tribute to the memory of Prof. Abdel-Mateen Moussa, former President of South Valley University, and Prof. Ashraf Abu El-Wafa, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
During the meeting, the Council approved the following international and academic conferences:
The First International Conference on Agricultural Sciences, entitled “Towards a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Food Security, and Green Transformation.” The conference is scheduled to be held in Hurghada from September 28 to 30, 2027.
The University Council also expressed its appreciation to Prof. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Awqaf (Endowments), for the Ministry’s contribution to furnishing the Grand Mosque on the university campus.
As part of efforts to strengthen international scientific cooperation, the Council approved a visit by a scientific delegation from Arab and European universities to conduct a workshop on Prosthetics at the Faculty of Physical Therapy. The workshop is scheduled to take place from November 14 to 17, 2027.
The Council also reviewed a presentation on the proposed Campus Cafeteria project at the university’s main campus, as well as the project to develop and upgrade the forecourt of Qena University Hospitals and the ongoing development works in the surrounding area.
Furthermore, Prof. Ashraf Moussa, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, delivered a presentation highlighting several digital applications and platforms, including the Student Activities Platform, the Electronic Management System for the Arab Five-a-Side Football Championship, and the Committees Application, designed to manage the formation and organization of academic committees.
