The ceremony was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Yehia Zakaria Eid, President of the University, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Naglaa Hosny Al-Ashraf, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Dr. Samir Ahmed Qahouf, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Wagida Mohamed Hammad, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Amira Hesham Okasha, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Prof. Dr. Tamer Mohamed Kamel, Student Activities Coordinator.

The ceremony was organized with the support of the Youth Welfare Administration, represented by Mr. Mohamed Omar and Ms. Dina Gerges, in the presence of faculty members and teaching assistants.

The event welcomed the new students and introduced them to the Faculty community, while also promoting the integration of new and returning students into university life and familiarizing them with the various activities and events offered by the Faculty. These opportunities enable students to discover their talents, develop their abilities, and participate positively in university life.

During the event, Prof. Dr. Samir Ahmed Qahouf, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, emphasized the importance of student activities as one of the essential pillars for building students’ personalities and developing their communication, teamwork, leadership, and creativity skills. He also highlighted the importance of providing students with opportunities to participate in cultural, artistic, social, scientific, and sports activities.

Prof. Dr. Amira Hesham Okasha, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, also emphasized the importance of participation in community service and environmental development. She introduced the environmental activities and initiatives implemented by the Faculty, including the Friends of the Environment initiatives, which contribute to raising students’ awareness of environmental issues and encouraging them to take an active role in protecting the environment and serving the community.

The event also addressed the importance of postgraduate studies and scientific research, encouraging students to continue their academic and research careers and introducing them to the postgraduate programs available at the Faculty. This contributes to preparing qualified scientific and research professionals capable of keeping pace with future requirements. This theme was presented by Prof. Dr. Wagida Mohamed Hammad, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research.

Prof. Dr. Naglaa Hosny Al-Ashraf, Dean of the Faculty, emphasized that the Faculty places particular importance on supporting innovation and anticipating the future by encouraging students to propose creative ideas and innovative projects, identifying and nurturing talented and innovative students, and providing a supportive environment for their ideas. This contributes to transforming their ideas into applicable projects and maximizing their benefits in various specialized and community fields, in line with future requirements and the University’s vision of supporting creativity and excellence.

Her Excellency also welcomed the new and returning students, emphasizing that the Faculty of Specific Education is their second home and that the Faculty is committed to providing a distinguished educational and supportive environment in which every student feels a sense of belonging and support. Students are also given opportunities to discover their abilities, develop their talents, and actively participate in various student activities and events, achieving integration between academic achievement, personal development, and creativity.

In the same context, the role of the Faculty’s Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit was introduced, along with the importance of student participation in quality activities, continuous development, and promoting a culture of quality and accreditation among students. Students were recognized as essential partners in the continuous development and improvement process, contributing to enhancing the quality of the educational process and the services provided by the Faculty and strengthening its ability to meet standards of excellence and academic accreditation.

The day’s activities concluded in a distinguished artistic atmosphere with a musical concert organized by the Department of Music Education, featuring a number of musical and artistic performances that reflected the students’ talents, abilities, and creativity and received enthusiastic interaction and appreciation from the attendees.

The musical concert added an atmosphere of joy and celebration to the welcoming event and reflected the Faculty’s commitment to discovering and encouraging student talents and providing opportunities for students to express their artistic abilities and actively participate in university activities. This, in turn, strengthens their sense of belonging to the Faculty and enriches university life.

At the conclusion of the event, the Faculty administration welcomed all students and wished them an academic year filled with success, excellence, and achievement, reaffirming that the Faculty’s doors are open to all its students to participate, learn, and create, and to work together toward a distinguished university environment that brings together knowledge, art, innovation, community service, and quality.