As part of its awareness-raising and educational role, and its commitment to promoting students’ intellectual, ethical, and national awareness, the Faculty of Science at Tanta University held an awareness seminar on Saturday, October 31, 2026, entitled “Values, Ethics, and National Belonging: A Framework for Human Development and Protecting Nations.” The seminar was organized in cooperation between the faculty’s Community Service and Environmental Development Sector and Education and Student Affairs Sector.

   The seminar was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, Tanta University President, and Prof. Mahmoud Farouk Selim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. It was supervised by Prof. Abeer Abdel Hamid Alam Al-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Prof. Zenhom El-Said Salem, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Prof. Amgad Salem Salama, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

   The seminar was attended by a distinguished group of scholars from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, including Prof. Badiaa El-Tamlawi, Professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Alexandria and former Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Hassan Mohamed Eid, Professor of Comparative Jurisprudence at the Faculty of Sharia in Tanta; and Dr. Taha Mohamed El-Qalla, Lecturer at the Faculty of Usul Al-Din and Da'wah (Fundamentals of Religion and Preaching) in Tanta. The event was coordinated with Mr. Said Saqr, Coordinator of the Gharbia Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG). 

   The seminar addressed the importance of values and ethics in shaping individuals’ personalities and awareness, as well as their role in promoting the principles of tolerance, coexistence, and respect for others, while strengthening a sense of national belonging and loyalty. Discussions also emphasized that adherence to ethical and national values constitutes a fundamental pillar of developing responsible and aware individuals, preserving national stability, and supporting the progress of societies.

   For her part, Prof. Abeer Abdel Hamid Alam Al-Din, Faculty Dean, affirmed the significance of instilling ethical and national values in students and strengthening their sense of belonging and loyalty. She also highlighted the pivotal role of educational institutions in shaping well-balanced, aware, and enlightened individuals capable of assuming responsibility, contributing positively to community service, and safeguarding the nation's capabilities.

   This seminar is part of the Faculty of Science at Tanta University's commitment to strengthening its community outreach and awareness-raising role and organizing events that help raise students' awareness, develop their personalities, and instill positive values, thereby contributing to preparing a generation capable of assuming responsibility and actively participating in developing society and serving the nation.

11/2/2026