Prof. El-Gizawy:
Enhancing the Quality of Scientific Research and Utilizing Technology to Support Intellectual and Cultural Creativity and Future Outlook
Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady:
Enhancing the Status of Humanities and Encouraging Researchers to Innovate and Create
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, inaugurated the fifth annual conference for postgraduate students in the humanities, organized by the university’s Postgraduate Studies and Research Sector from October 14 to 15, under the title "Humanities Between Identity and Technology and Their Role in Building a Culture of Innovation."
The opening ceremony was attended by:
• Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research,
• Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development,
• Several deans
• Vice-deans of faculties,
• University’s Secretary-General and assistant secretaries,
• University students.
The conference featured lectures from:
• Prof. Ahmed Mahmoud Osman Darwish, former head of the General Authority for Economic Zones and former Minister of Administrative Development, titled "Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Identity and Innovation";
• Prof. Jamal Al-Arabi, former Minister of Education, speaking on "Humanities Between Identity and Technology and Their Role in Building a Culture of Innovation";
• Counselor Adly Hussein, former governor of Qalyubia and Menoufia, discussing "Law Amid Modern Changes in Society and Identity."
• Prof. Ahmed Ghoneim, the Executive Director of the Grand Egyptian Museum, delivered a lecture titled "The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Egypt's Gift to the World."
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy emphasized the increasing importance of the humanities in light of rapid digital and technological transformations, as they serve as:
• A cradle for values,
• Identity,
• culture.
He pointed out that the conference reflects the importance of achieving a balance between preserving cultural and civilizational identity and embracing the achievements of modern technology to serve humanity and society.
Prof. El-Gizawy explained that artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant drivers of transformation in the 21st century, evolving from a mere technical tool to a partner in knowledge production, data analysis, and decision-making. This shift imposes a vital role on the humanities in guiding its applications and studying its ethical, social, and cultural dimensions, ensuring their alignment with societal values and civilizational identity.
He added that applications of artificial intelligence provide vast opportunities for:
• Developing research tools,
• Analyzing texts and big data,
• Exploring new patterns of knowledge,
which enhances the quality of research and opens innovative horizons for intellectual and cultural creativity. He stressed that the real challenge lies in utilizing technology to build a more aware and innovative human being while preserving national and cultural identity.
Prof. El-Gizawy noted that innovation is not limited to scientific and technical fields but extends to:
• Thought,
• culture, and human creativity by fostering critical thinking,
• Enhancing Conversation,
• Instilling values of responsibility and belonging,
• Preparing new generations to meet future demands with a vision that combines authenticity and modernity.
He affirmed that organizing the conference annually reflects the university's commitment to:
• Empowering postgraduate students
• supporting their participation in knowledge production
• addressing societal issues,
• emphasizing that their research represents an important tributary for envisioning the future
• providing innovative solutions to current challenges,
• supporting sustainable development efforts.
Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, stated that the humanities will remain the compass guiding progress, granting knowledge its value and placing human beings at the heart of development and its goals. She indicated that true progress is not measured solely by technical achievements but by communities' ability to build aware individuals, cohesive societies, and a more sustainable future.
She added that Benha University is keen to support scientific research and enhance the postgraduate studies and research system, elevate the status of the humanities, encourage researchers to innovate and create, and provide scientific insights that contribute to addressing societal challenges while keeping pace with the changes of the era.
The Vice President urged researchers to take advantage of the conference as a platform for creative dialogue, exchanging experiences, and proposing new ideas, and to transform scientific research results into tangible impacts on community life, emphasizing that investing in people is a fundamental pillar for building awareness and shaping the future.
Prof. Eman Abdel Haq, former Dean of the Faculty of Education and conference rapporteur, clarified that the conference title emphasizes that technology should serve identity, not obscure it. She explained that identity represents the roots, technology is the tools, and innovation is the fruit achieved through the correct combination of both.
She noted that the conference is witnessing participation from over 400 attendees and includes 115 research papers in the fields of :
• language and literature,
• History and civilization,
• Education and psychology,
• Law,
• Media,
