Cairo University, led by President Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek, announced that its College of African Studies has earned two new international ISO certificates. The college obtained the ISO 45001:2018 certificate for occupational health and safety management and the ISO 14001:2015 certificate for environmental management. This brings the total number of ISO certificates held by the college to five. The move reflects the university's ongoing efforts to develop its administrative, educational, and research systems according to international quality and sustainability standards.
The college previously obtained three ISO certificates: ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 21001:2018 for educational institution management, and ISO 22301:2019 for business continuity management. These certificates demonstrate the college's commitment to quality performance, efficient educational management, business continuity, environmental protection, and providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek, President of Cairo University, emphasized that the university is committed to developing its performance across all faculties and institutes. The university aims to apply international quality standards, improve management efficiency, and enhance educational and research services. Abdel Sadek noted that obtaining international accreditation certificates is not an end in itself but rather a means of ensuring sustainable development, optimizing resource utilization, and improving the quality of services provided to students, researchers, and staff.
The President of Cairo University highlighted the significance of the college's development, given its academic and research role in African studies. The college plays a crucial role in preparing specialized cadres and supporting Egypt's efforts to expand scientific, academic, and research cooperation with African countries.
Dr. Atia Mahmoud Al-Tantawi, Dean of the College of African Studies, explained that the college's achievement of two new ISO certificates, in addition to the renewal of its previous accreditations for the tenth consecutive year, is a result of the continuous efforts of its faculty members and staff. The dean emphasized that this step reflects the development of internal work systems and the commitment to applying quality requirements and continuous improvement.
The college's future plans include continuing to develop its administrative and academic performance, enhancing occupational health and safety procedures, and improving environmental sustainability. The college aims to improve the level of services provided to students, researchers, and all those dealing with the college, supporting its ability to perform its educational and research mission efficiently and effectively.
This achievement is part of Cairo University's strategy to enhance quality, governance, and institutional sustainability. The university aims to expand the application of international standards across its sectors, contributing to building a more efficient and capable university system that can respond to future requirements.
Key points
- Cairo University's College of African Studies has obtained two new ISO certificates in occupational health and safety management and environmental management.
- The college now holds a total of five ISO certificates, demonstrating its commitment to quality performance, efficient management, and sustainability.
- The achievement reflects the university's ongoing efforts to develop its administrative, educational, and research systems according to international quality and sustainability standards.
