Prof. Ahmed El-Kased, President of Menoufia University, participated in the regular meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, chaired by Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and attended by Prof. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary of the Council, and Council members. The meeting took place at Cairo University. He extended his congratulations to the Minister of Higher Education and Council members on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the Supreme Council of Universities.

Prof. Ahmed El-Kased noted that during the meeting, Prof. Ayman Ashour expressed his happiness at the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Supreme Council of Universities, marking the 75th anniversary of its establishment. He emphasized the importance of the role of the Council and the various sector committees, which include prominent academic figures, in contributing to efforts to advance the educational system in Egyptian universities. He directed the need to continue developing academic programs in various sectors to improve the quality of the educational process in line with global developments, ensuring the qualifications of graduates capable of meeting the needs of the contemporary and future labor market.

Prof. Ahmed El-Kased added that the Minister has directed intensifying efforts to raise awareness of the challenges facing national security at all levels. This will be achieved by holding seminars and hosting national figures from all fields. This will raise students' awareness of these challenges and emphasize the need to prioritize artistic and cultural activities among university students. This will also include expanding student competitions that focus on student artistic productions, including plays, videos, and performances. This will also enhance students' artistic sensitivity and present these talents to the community. This will be achieved by organizing performances of these works both inside and outside universities, and by forming a committee of university professors in relevant disciplines. This committee will share its expertise with bodies and institutions involved in developing drama and media. This is in line with the President's directives to leverage university professors to develop media and drama content. El-Kased added that the Minister commended the inclusion of 19 Egyptian universities in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. He directed the need to continue supporting researchers to increase scientific publication in prestigious international journals, which would contribute to advancing the global rankings of Egyptian universities. He also emphasized the need to prioritize scientific research and innovation, in line with the objectives of the National Policy for Sustainable Innovation and the presidential initiative "Alliance and Development," encouraging innovation and scientific research to address development challenges, as well as supporting the industrial community and the national economy.

The Council also reviewed a report on the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during the current month of March, in addition to reviewing the future vision for higher education institutions.

Prof. Ahmed El-Kased noted that the Council discussed the support, facilitations, and services that Egyptian universities can provide to the families of martyrs in the medical field.

The Council also approved the restructuring of the Supreme Committee for Supervising Aptitude Tests and monitoring and following up on the aptitude tests in colleges requiring admission to pass aptitude tests for the 2025/2026 academic year. This committee, headed by Prof. Sayed Qandil, President of Helwan University, will oversee the aptitude tests for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Council also approved that the supplementary biology exam required for Saudi high school students (track system) be unified, centralized, and supervised by the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Universities, in order to achieve the principle of equality and equal opportunities for students.

The Council also approved the inclusion of data from private, technological, and private universities, private higher institutes, and branches of international universities in the statistical reporting program of the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Universities, contributing to providing relevant authorities and decision-makers with up-to-date and accurate data on universities.

On the sidelines of the meeting, a commemorative group photo was taken of Council members to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Supreme Council of Universities, marking the 75th anniversary of its establishment.