Under
the patronage of Prof. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University,
attended the closing ceremony of the 12th National Forum for Ideal
Male and Female Students and the 5th National Forum of the
"Goodwill Ambassadors" Initiative, hosted by Fayoum University from
May 3-6, 2026, under the supervision of Dr. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President of
the University for Education and Student Affairs.
In the
presence of Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President of the University for
Community Service and Environmental Development, and members of the final
judging panel for the Forum competitions: Prof. Roshdy El-Adawy, Dean of the
Faculty of Agriculture at Kafr El-Sheikh University; Prof. Ashraf El-Abbasy,
Dean of the Faculty of Sports Science; Prof. Ashraf Abdel-Maaboud, Former Dean
of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels; Prof. Wael Tobar, General Coordinator of
Student Activities and Head of the preliminary judging panel for the
competition; members of the committee; students and administrative delegations
from various universities, the event was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the
university's Grand Celebration Hall.
Prof. Yasser
Magdy Hatata stated that Fayoum University is keen to host the competition
annually due to its significant importance in highlighting outstanding young
role models from various Egyptian universities. He added that all participants
in the Forum are distinguished and influential students with promising futures,
as they are the best leaders for tomorrow.
Regarding
the Fifth Summit of the "Goodwill Ambassadors" initiative, Prof. Yasser
Magdy Hatata noted that the 16 initiatives addressing issues related to people
with disabilities were characterized by their diversity and inclusiveness. He
emphasized the university's commitment to supporting people with disabilities
and providing them with a supportive and suitable learning environment.
During
the closing ceremony, the winners were announced as follows:
In the
Ideal Student competition, first place went to Abdel Rahman Ali Fathy from Beni
Suef University.
Second
place went to Youssef Ahmed Abdel Moneim from Fayoum University, and third
place to Hesham Hamdy Saad from Kafr El-Sheikh University.
In the
Ideal Female Student competition, first place went to Sarah Emad El-Din Abdel
Qader from Damietta University. Second place went to Rozan Jihad Magdy from
Fayoum University, and third place to Fatima Mohamed Zaky from Kafr El-Sheikh
University.
In the
group awards, Tanta University won first place, Beni Suef University second
place, and Fayoum University third place. Suez and Assiut Universities received
the Excellence Award.
In the
"Goodwill Ambassadors" initiative competition, the "Masar"
initiative, presented by Benha University, won for the Greater Cairo region.
The "Makan" initiative, presented by Tanta University, won for the
Central and Southern Delta region. The "Awn" initiative, presented by
Kafr El-Sheikh University, won for the Northern Delta and Coastal region. The
"Wajat" initiative, presented by Beni Suef University, won for the
Northern Upper Egypt region. The "Sanad Center" initiative, presented
by Assiut National University, won for the Central and Southern Upper Egypt
region. The "Smart Wheelchair" initiative, presented by Suez
University, won for the Canal and Sinai region. The "Awn" initiative,
presented by Kafr El-Sheikh University, won the award for Best Initiative among
Egyptian universities.
On the
sidelines of the closing ceremony, the members of the judging committees for
the forum’s competitions, the organizing committee, a number of
directors-general and university employees, students involved in the
organization, and the delegations participating in the forum were honored. The Fayoum
University choir presented a distinctive musical segment that was well received
by the attendees.

