During our presence at CEO Women, we were privileged to participate in a conversation with a visionary and inspirational leader, Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Shinawi. In our exclusive interview with him, we spoke about the alliance between academia and environmental responsibility as we explored the remarkable steps that have put Galala University on a firm path toward a greener, more sustainable future.
Who is Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Shinawi?
He is the Vice President for International Co-operation, Community Service, and Environmental Development at Galala University, adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Medical Center, co-chair of the PRIMA Foundation, and professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
Prof. Mohamed El Shinawi had a very impressive and inspirational talk under the title “Education and CEO Excellence”, discussed by:
- Prof. Mohamed Elshinawy (President of Galala University)Eng. Ghada Labib (Deputy Minister for Institutional Development at the
- Ministry of Communications and Information Technology)
- Dr. Julia Rosen (Vice President for Global Academic Initiatives at Arizona State University)
- Ms. Shaimaa Abdelaziz (Founder and CEO of GoChat247)
Ms. Nadia Gamal Eldin (Founder and CEO of Rahet Bally Co.)
They covered a lot of interesting topics during this panel discussion, such as:
- Investing in education excellence
- Training and development programs
- Future jobs and the labor market
- Corporate investments in supporting education
- AI Impacts the Education Future
Galala University and Sustainability
El Galala University is known for its outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability, which can be seen in the curricula taught to students and in the special sustainability events in which it plays an active role.
So, it was a great chance to meet Prof. Mohamed El Shinawi, and we were honored to ask him a few questions.
What sustainability practices does El Galala University undertake?
We take pride in being El Galala University, one of the smart universities and one of the private universities that play a significant role in sustainability, the United Nations’ SDGs, and achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030.
It’s not just in words; we are also involved in various projects, especially those related to sustainability, such as projects in architecture, the environment, biotechnology, and biodiversity.
Additionally, we are proud of our special programs aimed at raising awareness among our students about sustainability. One of our university requirements is climate change, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, engage with these curricula. All of these efforts contribute to spreading awareness among our university students about sustainability, climate change, and the global challenges we face.
