Gaber Nassar

Universities not provide jobs, free education should

Cairo - Xinhua

A university's basic role is to educate, not to provide job opportunities, and free higher education should not be generalized but should be based on a student's financial situation, Cairo University's president told Xinhua in an exclusive interview. "We need to break the connection between education and employment. A university only teaches, while the labor market may need extra qualifications.Read more

Cairo Univ. head: University supports scientific research

Cairo - MENA

Cairo University President Gaber Nassar asserted on Sunday the university’s keenness on scientific research and funding research projects that give priority to society. This came during the delivery of the funding contracts of the first phase of the applied scientific research projects to a number of teaching staff in various faculties within the university’s 2015-2016 strategic plan for scientific researches.Read more

Cairo University President condemns church blast

Cairo - Arab Today

President of Cairo University Dr Gaber Nassar on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the Boutroseya Church in Abbassiya leaving many people dead and injured. In a released statement, he added that another terrorist blast targeted a mosque on Friday in Giza and today a blast targets a church. The message of terrorism is clear that everybody is targeted,Read more

Cairo University sends medical convoy to people affected by floods in Ras Gharib

Cairo - MENA

Cairo University decided to send a medical convoy to residents people affected by recent floods in Ras Gharib in Red Sea governorate. The university donated with 20 million pounds to restore the houses damaged by the floods, according to a statement issued by the Red Sea governorate on Wednesday. Red Sea Governor Ahmed Abdullah probed with Cairo University President GaberRead more

Education Ministry: School year to start September 24

Cairo - MENA

The Higher Education Council approved during its meeting Tuesday under Minister of Education Hilali al Sherbini the start of the new school year on September 24. The meeting grouped President of Cairo University Gaber Nassar as well as representatives of the ministries of culture, manpower, higher education, finance, industry, agriculture, planning and administrative reform as well as Azhar. The meetingRead more

University President: Science faculty lab fire contained within minutes

Cairo - MENA

President of Cairo University Gaber Nassar said Sunday that the fire that took place in the Science Faculty lab was caused by the explosion of an air conditioner due to high temperature. In statements to MENA, Nassar said the fire was swiftly contained and damage was limited to the air conditioner's unit and a photocopier. He also praised the staffRead more

Senegal, Gambia thank Cairo University for exempting African students from residency, food fees

Cairo - MENA

Senegal and Gambia thanked President of Cairo University Gaber Nassar for exempting students from all African states from paying fees of residency and food in the university. The Foreign Ministry informed the Supreme Council of Universities with the messages sent by the Senegalese and Gambian foreign ministries which asserted that the decision of the university president reflects Egypt’s desire toRead more

Saudi king receives honorary doctorate from Cairo University

Cairo - Arab Today

Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud received on Monday a honorary doctorate from Cairo University President Gaber Nassar. The award comes in appreciation for his unique role in the Arab world and the region and his prominent support of the university. King Salman is currently on a five-day visit to Egypt, his first since ascending to the throne.Read more

Saudi king arrives at Cairo University to receive honorary PhD

Cairo - Arab Today

Saudi King Salman Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud arrived on Monday at Cairo University premises to receive the honorary doctorate degree. The king was received by Cairo University President Gaber Nassar, who accompanied him to the main hall to attend the award ceremony. The award ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail and a host of ministers, theRead more