March 2022
Galala University (GU) made a significant impact at the inaugural forum and exhibition organized by the Egypt Smart Universities Network (eSUN), a collaborative event that brought together the most prominent universities and industry leaders in Egypt to shape the future of smart education. In addition to Galala University, the event featured participants from Alamein University, King Salman University, and New Mansoura University, creating a powerful platform for exchanging ideas and best practices in academic innovation and digital transformation.
The event, conducted in partnership with the Arab Organization for Industrialization, served as a convergence point for technology experts, educators, and industry stakeholders. The goal was to address key themes in educational modernization, emphasizing the role of digital tools and systems to make education more accessible, interactive, and aligned with industry needs. The discussions included some of the most cutting-edge trends in technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics, illustrating their transformative potential in both classroom settings and administrative decision-making. AI was highlighted as a way to personalize student learning experiences, allowing instructors to tailor curriculum to individual student needs and learning styles, while IoT and big data analytics were explored as tools to streamline campus operations, track resource usage, and improve student engagement.
A major takeaway from the forum was the significance of inter-university collaboration, underscoring the importance of cooperative frameworks for sharing resources, research, and insights across institutions. This cooperation is central to fostering a more cohesive academic environment where Egyptian universities can leverage shared technologies to elevate their educational offerings, ultimately aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030—a national plan focusing on sustainable development and technological innovation across sectors, including education.
Galala University’s proactive role in this forum reflects its commitment to embracing Egypt’s 2030 vision. As an institution, GU is striving to become a leader in educational innovation, aiming to establish itself as a “smart university” by integrating technology at every level. This includes not only the use of smart tools for teaching and research but also the development of sustainable systems that can optimize university management and resource allocation through data-driven practices. In this way, GU is positioning itself as a forward-thinking institution that not only meets current educational demands but anticipates and adapts to the future needs of its students and faculty.
This event also reinforces GU’s mission to cultivate a generation of students equipped with the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world. By participating in the eSUN forum, Galala University is demonstrating its commitment to creating an academic culture that embraces change, leverages technology for social and educational impact, and positions Egypt as a hub of academic excellence in the region.
