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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. Irene Samy Session Moderator in Open Science UNESCO
Dr. Irene Sami was a moderator for a session entitled “Aligning incentives, rewards, and evaluation methods for open science in the scientific process” that was organized by Open Science which is a movement toward a more accessible, more transparent, and more participatory way of designing, conducting, publishing, and evaluating scholarly research. For more information: https://www.unesco.org/en
NASA Chooses NilePreneurs for Its International Corona-related Project
NASA has selected The Design House, one of the NilePreneurs initiatives by Nile University, out of 331 organizations, in 42 countries worldwide. Nasa has established it as one of the few international companies with the license to manufacture its new pneumatic ventilator device, "VITAL," which will be used to treat COVID-19 patients. NilePreneurs is a national, fast-growing initiative funded by
Nile University’s Contribution to Water Preservation
The implementation of the theoretical research conducted by Nile University's researchers is coming to life with their new project to conserve water and generate energy simultaneously. The project was originally a prototype made for the Sheikh Zayed canal in Toushka, consisting of plastic buoys covering the canal's surface to reduce the level of evaporated water and, ultimately, conserve water
Awards and Achievements
A series of congratulation is for some of our outstanding faculty members at Nile University, who won awards for their continuous impactful efforts. • Mrs. Hedi Helmy won Dr. Ibrahim Badran’s Award for Outstanding Service. • Prof. Ahmed Hassan won Tarek Abdelwareth’s Award for Outstanding Innovative Activities. • Dr. Yasser Elbtawy won Dr. Abdelaziz Hegazy’s Outstanding Teaching Award of the year
Junior TAs Hiring Governing Rules
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has formulated some governing rules for hiring a Junior Teaching Assistant (JTA). The rules are set to maintain the high-quality education process and ensure the JTA and students have a well-established experience. Junior TAs Hiring Governing Rules: They should be limited to: Labs (physics -chemistry – circuits - …) Projects related to the
Business Administration School and Proctor and Gambel (PandG) Collaboration
Business School of Nile University has agreed with Proctor and Gamble to add the “School of Future Leaders” to its program. Dr. Ayman Ismail, Mr. Khaled Eid, and Mrs. Gina Mowafi met with Mr. Shady Samy and Ms. Fedaa Aboulhassan from “Proctor and Gamble” to agree. Students and Instructors can enroll through an online form on the NU portal to attend seven sessions in various work-related