Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the formation of a central committee to measure the environmental impact and carbon neutrality at the university, chaired by Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. This committee aims to ensure a unified zero carbon footprint across all theoretical and practical colleges, hospitals, and university cities that accommodate thousands of students, as well as all operational and service activities within the university.
The President emphasized that the green transition is not an intellectual luxury but a pressing national responsibility and a fundamental duty for the university as a knowledge incubator and community leader. He pointed out that sustainability is at the core of the identity and mission of higher education in the 21st century.
Prof. El-Gizawy added that Benha University's strategy aligns perfectly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and directly contributes to Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), aiming to graduate generations that are aware and actively participate in creating a more stable, green, and sustainable future for Egypt.
Prof. Taha Ashour stated that Benha University's direction towards carbon neutrality is more than just an isolated environmental initiative; it is a re-establishment of the university's relationship with its environment and community. He noted that through this organized scientific approach; Benha University not only aims to reduce its emissions but also provides a measurable and applicable research model.
The Vice President mentioned that the central committee includes Prof. Samir Ahmed Ali, Professor and Consultant of Bio-System Engineering, as the Executive Director, along with Prof. Rami Hamouda, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and Environment, an expert in environmental analysis and auditing, and Ms. Rania Moataz, Assistant Secretary-General for Community Service and Environmental Development. The team also includes Prof. Mohamed Basyouni, Director of the Sustainable Development Unit at the university.
Prof. Ashour clarified that the committee has developed a precise and intensive work plan, outlined in a timeline of six months. The process begins with preparing data files and addressing the colleges to form subcommittees, followed by holding intensive training workshops on the concept of carbon footprint in February, and concluding with the issuance of the final carbon footprint report for the entire university in June 2026.

Source: Sector of University President

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced that the university ranked 917th globally according to the Webometrics Ranking published in January 2026, among more than 30,000 universities around the world that participated in the ranking.
• In the Arab world, the university ranked 35th out of 1,366 Arab universities,
• In Africa, it ranked 27th out of 2,095 African universities.
• Locally, the university secured the 10th position among 83 public, private, and national universities that participated in the ranking.
Prof. Gehan Abdel-Hadi, Vice President of the University for postgraduate Studies and Research, indicated that this ranking relies on three indicators to measure university performance worldwide: openness, research excellence, and impact.
• The university achieved 667th globally in the research excellence indicator,
• 1,083rd globally in the openness indicator,
• 4,816th globally in the impact indicator.
The website Webometrics.org provides an independent ranking of universities based on the same known measurement indicators (impact, openness, and scientific excellence). However, it is published by a different entity not affiliated with the original Spanish source of the Webometrics ranking. It operates as an independent project despite using the same name, brand, and indicators, following the cessation of the original Spanish site Webometrics.info from publishing updates through its traditional platform during 2025.

Source: Sector of University President

A student delegation from Benha University participated in the activities of the Youth Train (Luxor and Aswan journey), as part of programs aimed at providing young people with the opportunity to learn about Egypt's civilizational and touristic assets, and to develop a spirit of belonging and pride in the national identity.
This participation was held under the patronage of Prof.Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, and Prof.Dr. Jehan Abdel Hady, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research.Prof.Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy affirmed Benha University's keenness to actively participate in various events to enhance awareness among distinguished, talented, and gifted students in all fields."El-Gizawy" added that the participation of a student delegation from the university in the Youth Train is a distinguished opportunity to explore the historical and civilizational landmarks in the governorates of Luxor and Aswan, which contributes to raising the students' touristic and cultural awareness.

Source: Sector of University President