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IMAQT project establishes an exemplar program: Architecture and Urban Design at NU
The establishment of the Architecture and Urban Design program ARUD at Nile University NU Egypt is celebrated in the first publication of the Union for the Mediterranean Network of schools in Architecture and Urban Planning as an EXEMPLAR program chosen by the ERASMUS+ for integrating architecture and the scales of urban planning, for emphasizing learning from real projects and for linking to
Proud moment for Nile University’s Architecture and Urban Design (ARUD) program!
Dr. Dina K. Shehayeb represented the program as a jury member at the Second Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Student Competition 2025 award ceremony, held at the Mies Van Der Rohe pavilion in Barcelona on 8 July 2026. Congratulations to all participating students across the Mediterranean, with three prizes and five mentions awarded. Jury members included: • Ouafa Messous (ENA Rabat, Morocco) •
Nile University Forges Strategic Partnership with China-BRICS SIIP to Drive Global Innovation
We are proud to announce that Nile University has officially signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tan Kah Kee High Technology Research Institute, the operating entity of the China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era (China-BRICS SIIP). This milestone partnership aims to bridge ecosystems between Egypt and China, fostering collaboration in
Nile University hosts a delegation from Central China Normal University (CCNU)
On Sunday May 31st 2026, Nile University hosted a high-level delegation from Central China Normal University (CCNU), marking a key milestone in NU’s internationalization efforts. The visit culminated in the formal signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening long-term educational and research collaboration between the two universities. Prof. Essam Roushdy and Prof. Xia
Nile University Hosts High-Level Delegation from China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)
Nile University was honored to welcome a distinguished delegation from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), led by Mr. HU Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner, in a milestone visit that reflects the growing collaboration between Egypt and China in innovation, intellectual property, and technology transfer. The visit was coordinated through the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual
A Bridge to the Future: EU Ambassador H.E. Angelina Eichhorst Explores Innovation at Nile University
Nile University recently reached a new milestone in its mission toward global academic excellence, welcoming H.E. Angelina Eichhorst, the European Union Ambassador to Egypt and EU delegation, for an inspiring campus visit. The visit served as a vibrant exchange of ideas, spotlighting NU’s role as a regional powerhouse for research, innovation, and international cooperation. A Confluence of
Nile University Hosts Strategic Collaboration Meeting with Orange Group & Orange Labs
Nile University welcomed senior representatives from Orange Group (France) and Orange Lab Egypt for a high-level collaboration meeting aimed at strengthening academic–industry partnerships in advanced technologies. The meeting showcased NU’s vision, research ecosystem, and innovation capacity across the ITCS School and the Center for Informatics Sciences (CIS). Discussions highlighted NU’s
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Dr. Dina Kamal Shehayeb in the International Smart Cities School 2021
Prof. Dina Shehayeb (ARUD Program Director/ EAS) contributing faculty to the International Smart Cities School organized by the University of Cagliari
NU Faculty in the 2nd Edition of the Global Forum for Higher Education & Research
NU faculty participation in the 2nd Global Forum for Higher Education & Research (GFHS2021) From EAS: Prof Ahmed Madian, Dr. Lobna Said & Dr. Irene Samy And from BioTech School: Dr. Asmaa AbuShady & Dr. Maha Salah ElDin About the forum: GFHS is the first and most diverse international Higher Education and Scientific Re-search convention in Egypt.
Erasmus and NU Gap Analysis
Quality, relevance, equity of access, planning, delivery, management, and governance are challenges facing higher institutions and systems nowadays. Fortunately, a STREAM-related project came to light, co-funded by Erasmus + Programme. The project is a gap analysis project coordinated by Riga Technical University and in partnership with organizations from Germany, Spain, Jordan, Algeria, and Egypt
Clarivate Workshops for NU
From Monday 29th November to Monday 6th December , Clarivate Experts gave their dedicated workshops for all NU
Ms. Amira Salama, Conference Chair in the Africa ELTA International Conference
Ms. Amira Salama (NU English Department) participated as the Chair and Vice President of the board of Africa English Language Teachers Association (Africa ELTA) – previously known as Africa TESOL. About the conference: Africa ELTA works to advance the English language teaching (ELT) profession in Africa by supporting teachers to improve their ELT pedagogical and research practices.
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS), Egypt Chapter In NU!
Egypt chapter was established in May 2008 as part of the founders’ effort to: - Transfer computational intelligence technologies to Egypt. - To encourage and make it easy for the researchers to cooperate and increase their contribution in the ar-ea of computational intelligence. - Help investigating the usage of the computational intelligence expertise to address challenging real-life problems in
Prof. Ahmed Madian and Dr. Lobna A. Said at the International Conference on Electronics Circuits and Systems (ICECS) 2021
Prof. Ahmed Madian, Director of ECE Program and NISC Center, participated in the ICECS2021 as a member of the organizing committee (Entrepreneurial program chair) and Dr. Lobna A. Said, Associate Professor and Director of MSD program, as Chair of the Track “Linear and nonlinear circuits and Systems”. The 28th IEEE International Conference on Electronics Circuits and Systems (ICECS): Security of
Research Grant with AKTC - Education Programme
Based on previously successful cooperation, a new grant agreement was signed between Nile University (NU) and the Education Programme of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. This involves teaching and research activities of the Architecture and Urban Design Program (ARUD) at NU, represented by Prof. Dina K. Shehayeb, Program Director. The research project consists of: A typology of open spaces
Dr. Irene Samy completed the Peer Mentoring Training Course
Dr. Irene Samy (IENG, SESC) was awarded the com-pletion certificate for the Peer Mentoring Training Course from Royal Academy of Engineering, UK.
"Next Generation" Grants from Nile University
Nile University Offers Scholarships for Master's Degree! The Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announced a grant for each student with a maximum amount of 100,000 EGP to support a master's thesis during the eighth session of the Next Generation Scientists, which was called the batch course of Professor Dr. Samia Al-Tamtam. Submission for the grant will be available until
Prof. Ahmed Hassan Was Selected as the Chairman of IEEE Egypt
Nile University is proud to announce that for the second time Prof. Ahmed Hassan, the Dean of Information Technology and Computer Science School (ITCS), has been selected as the Chairman of IEEE Egypt. We wish him the best of luck throughout his upcoming years.
IEEE Egypt Section & IEEE Young Professionals Egypt leadership is now all in NU
Prof. Ahmed Hassan & Prof. Ahmed Madian winning the elections for the seats of the section Chairman & section Secretary for the second year in a row. Dr. Mohamed Saeed Darweesh winning the Chairman seat for IEEE Young Professionals, Egypt!