Training Program to Develop the Capabilities of Assistant Academic Staff in the Humanities Sector

On Monday, November 2, 2026, Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, inaugurated a training program for assistant academic staff in the Humanities Sector, titled “From Values to Future Skills: Port Said University’s Vision for Preparing Distinguished Academic Cadres,” as part of the university’s strategic commitment to human development and academic capacity building.

In his keynote address, the University President emphasized that building individuals through knowledge, values, and skills is fundamental to shaping the future. He highlighted the importance of professional ethics, continuous learning, and modern competencies, stressing the need to strengthen intergenerational collaboration through mutual respect, knowledge transfer, and academic mentorship to prepare a new generation of scholars, thinkers, and innovators.

The program featured specialized lectures, including a session by Dr. Iman El-Shami, Behavioral Therapist and Consultant in Adolescent Behavior Modification, on behavior and personality development, followed by a lecture by Dr. Mona Hamouda, Director of the Center for Faculty and University Leadership Development.

The program is organized by the Center for Faculty and University Leadership Development, in collaboration with the University Center for Career Development , led by Prof. Dr. Heba Youssef Soliman, to promote sustainable professional development and strengthen the academic, professional, and personal capabilities of assistant academic staff.

This initiative reflects Port Said University’s commitment to investing in young academic talent, promoting knowledge exchange across generations, and preparing future academic leaders capable of advancing education and scientific research.