Faculty of Applied Arts at Benha University Holds a Seminar on Industrial Design Skills and Bridging Academic Education with Labor Market Requirements

As part of its commitment to strengthening the integration of academic education with labor market needs and fostering closer links between education and industry, the Faculty of Applied Arts at Benha University organized a specialized seminar through its Industrial Design Department on the skills required of industrial designers in the design of metal sections and structures.

The seminar was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Osama Nada, Dean of the Faculty, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mahmoud El-Gazzar, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Supervisor of the Department.

The seminar was delivered by Eng. Sherif Kamel, Founder and Executive Director of Metal Line, as part of the Faculty’s efforts to strengthen communication between academic institutions and the industrial sector and to benefit from professional and practical expertise in developing students’ skills.

The seminar addressed practical applications of industrial design in the fields of display stands, electrical panels, and structures and constructions using metal sections. It also highlighted the importance of applying academic knowledge to industrial practice, understanding labor market requirements, and acquiring the technical skills expected of graduates in this specialization.

Furthermore, the seminar provided students with an opportunity to gain insight into professional experience in industrial design and develop a better understanding of the practical and industrial challenges they may encounter in their careers. These insights contribute to enhancing students’ design and technical capabilities and better preparing them for entry into the labor market.

This event forms part of the ongoing efforts of the Industrial Design Department at the Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, to strengthen partnerships with the industrial sector, advance the educational process in line with labor market requirements, and prepare qualified graduates capable of innovation and competition.

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The Faculty of Applied Arts at Benha University invites its students to participate in the competition held at Nile University, organized in conjunction with the Association of Egyptian-American Scholars (AEAS) conference, on December 24, 2026.

Within the framework of the cooperation protocol between Benha University and Qalyubia Governorate and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, Prof. Dr. Taha Ashour, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Prof. Dr. Osama Neda, Dean of the Faculty, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nevin Farouk, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Applied Arts hosted the activities of the initiative «You are Stronger than Drugs» with the aim of intensifying awareness efforts about the dangers of drug abuse Raising awareness of the importance of preventing and maintaining the mental and physical health of young people
The initiative included raising awareness of the dangers of addiction and its negative effects on the individual, family, and society, and introducing ways to prevent drug abuse
The college's hosting of this initiative stems from the role of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in strengthening partnerships with state institutions, activating community initiatives aimed at protecting youth, raising their awareness, and consolidating the values of social responsibility, in line with the university's mission of serving the community and achieving sustainable development.