The University of Minya has launched the 14th Egyptian Universities' Youth Week, a series of events that promote social interaction, skills development, and personality building among students from various Egyptian universities and higher institutes. The event, which runs from September 25 to 30, 2026, is being held under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Abdel Aziz Kansoua, and University of Minya President Dr. Essam Farhat.
The social activities include a chess tournament, community initiatives, and a competition for ideal male and female students. These events aim to provide students with opportunities to interact, exchange experiences, and showcase their skills in social, intellectual, and personal fields. The chess tournament, in particular, focuses on developing thinking, concentration, and decision-making skills, while promoting a competitive spirit and positive interaction among students.
The community initiatives being implemented during the event reflect the importance of youth involvement in serving society and promoting values of participation, responsibility, and solidarity. These initiatives provide students with practical experience in teamwork and dealing with various social issues and situations. The ideal student competition, on the other hand, seeks to identify outstanding students from participating universities and higher institutes.
University of Minya President Dr. Essam Farhat emphasized that social activities are a crucial component of the integrated program for the Egyptian Universities' Youth Week. He stated that these activities play a significant role in developing students' awareness, promoting values of responsibility, belonging, and teamwork, and providing them with skills and experiences that help them participate positively in society.
The University of Minya is hosting the 14th Egyptian Universities' Youth Week in conjunction with its 50th anniversary celebrations. This event provides an opportunity to strengthen communication among Egyptian university youth and offer diverse platforms for discovering student talents and abilities in various fields. The event's activities reflect the philosophy of the Egyptian Universities' Youth Week, which extends beyond sports, artistic, and scientific competitions to building well-rounded students.
The social activities are being supervised and logistically supported by a team led by Waleed Abdel Qawi, Director of Student Care, and other officials. The event is part of a comprehensive program that provides participating students with opportunities to benefit from various fields of participation and interaction, promoting the goals of the Egyptian Universities' Youth Week.
Key points
- The University of Minya is hosting the 14th Egyptian Universities' Youth Week, which includes various social activities, community initiatives, and competitions.
- The event aims to foster social interaction, skills development, and personality building among students from various Egyptian universities and higher institutes.
- The activities reflect the importance of youth involvement in serving society and promoting values of participation, responsibility, and solidarity.
