Benha National University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine convened a roundtable discussion with industry partners, civil society representatives, and key stakeholders as part of the Faculty’s First Scientific Day. The session focused on the Faculty’s vision, mission, and core values, labor market needs, and opportunities for institutional collaboration, reflecting Egypt’s broader efforts to modernize higher education and align academic outcomes with national development priorities and workforce demands.
The discussion was attended by Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, Prof. Hussein El Maghraby, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Ayman Samir Farid, Director of Programs, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Participants also included representatives of the Egyptian Armed Forces, the Egyptian Veterinary Syndicate, government agencies, private-sector organizations, and production and service institutions, alongside faculty members and teaching assistants.
The session provided a platform for stakeholders to share recommendations on enhancing academic and training programs and strengthening the Faculty’s capacity to prepare highly qualified veterinary graduates capable of meeting the evolving needs of the profession.
Prof. Tamer Samir emphasized that the initiative reflects the University’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s higher education reform agenda through modern academic programs that integrate quality, practical training, skills development, and meaningful engagement with society and the labor market. He noted that national universities play an important role in delivering contemporary, flexible education that responds to development priorities and equips graduates with the knowledge, practical skills, and innovative mindset needed to contribute effectively to society.
Prof. Hussein El Maghraby underscored that involving stakeholders in reviewing the Faculty’s vision, mission, and values is an essential institutional practice aligned with quality assurance and accreditation standards. He added that the advancement of higher education now depends on an integrated model that combines competency development, applied learning, digital transformation, and sustained engagement with employers.
Prof. Ayman Samir Farid described the roundtable as an important step in shaping a modern Faculty of Veterinary Medicine responsive to the needs of both society and the profession. He noted that the Faculty seeks to prepare graduates capable of contributing to One Health, food safety, livestock and poultry production, companion animal care, and the pharmaceutical and food industries. He added that the outcomes of the discussion will inform the Faculty’s academic and training plans.
Participants also highlighted the importance of embedding practical application within academic curricula, expanding field training opportunities, and strengthening students’ skills in communication, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and innovation, in line with contemporary trends in higher education at both the national and international levels.
At the conclusion of the session, participants affirmed that the roundtable represents a practical model for advancing a skills-based, practice-oriented, and partnership-driven approach to higher education that prepares graduates to serve society and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.