ort Said University continues to advance its academic, research, and student exchange partnership with Ghent University, Belgium. Following a visit in September 2026 by Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, he met with Prof. Petra De Sutter, Rector of Ghent University, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation.
Key achievements in 2026 included academic lectures delivered at Ghent University by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Anwar, Professor of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts; the participation of Prof. Annelies Verdoolaege in the 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Arts; a scientific seminar hosted by the Faculty of Engineering featuring two visiting professors from Ghent University; and the publication of joint research papers.
As part of this partnership, Port Said University is hosting Jolien Pittoors, a master’s student in Arabic Studies at Ghent University, for a full semester at its Faculty of Arts from October 2026 to January 2027. The university is providing full academic and logistical support, including tailored courses designed in coordination with Ghent University.
Prof. Dr. Sherif Yousef Saleh emphasized that hosting the Belgian researcher represents a tangible outcome of this partnership and reflects the university’s commitment to transforming international agreements into practical opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty members.
