Prof. Rasha Ismail, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences at Ain Shams University, and Prof. Amr Abdel Salam Shaat, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University, welcomed a high-level delegation from the University of East London (UEL) to the Faculty of Engineering campus, as part of efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership and academic cooperation between the two universities.

The University of East London delegation was headed by Prof. Paul Marshall, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Chief Executive for International Affairs, accompanied by several representatives from the University's administrative affairs and student services departments.

The visit aimed to explore ways to further develop cooperation between the two universities, particularly in academic services, employment opportunities, and graduate support services for students enrolled in the dual-degree programs offered by the Faculties of Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences at Ain Shams University, under the academic cooperation agreement with the University of East London. This agreement enables students to obtain a degree certificate from the University of East London confirming their graduation from the British university, in addition to the degree awarded by Ain Shams University.

The visit included a meeting between the UEL delegation and a number of students and graduates enrolled in the joint programs at both faculties. An open discussion was held regarding the services and facilities provided by the British university to its students and graduates, both in Egypt and abroad, as well as ways to benefit from these services in supporting their academic and professional careers.

Prof. Paul Marshall also listened to students' inquiries and aspirations regarding the benefits and opportunities offered by the academic partnership. He reviewed the progress achieved to date and reaffirmed the University of East London's commitment to continuously developing its services for students and graduates and working to meet many of their aspirations in the coming period.

This visit reflects the strong academic ties between Ain Shams University and the University of East London, as well as their shared commitment to providing an outstanding international educational experience that enhances students' and graduates' academic and professional opportunities.

It also reaffirms the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences' commitment to maximizing the benefits of this international partnership by continuously developing services for its students and graduates and expanding their academic and professional opportunities. These efforts aim to strengthen their competitiveness in both local and international labor markets and provide a comprehensive international educational experience that meets the demands of the future.