Sustainability

Introduction

At Nile University, we contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt's vision for 2030. This is applied on four levels conceptualized in our 4 pillars: Learning, Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Community Impact.

We put this into practice by educating students to bring out solutions for the plights facing our community and so we make sure to:

Equip them with the tools to bring sustainability concepts into the workplace and design innovative solutions to solve world challenges.
Help existing businesses to transition towards more environmentally sustainable modes of production and consumption.
Support startups and SMEs in different industries to produce sustainable products.
Expose them outside university halls to interact with the community by engaging in fruitful partnerships with different organizations.

SDG Impact Report

News

November 14, 2022

The Africa Grows Green Awards of COP27

First of all, our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Irene Samy, associate professor in Industrial Engineering and Management program at Nile University, who was awarded the Africa Grows Green Award for her immense efforts and innovative research regarding the environment and the sustainability field. As shared on the Ministry of Environment Facebook page, Africa Grows Green Awards celebrates

November 8, 2022

Egypt's Ministers Visitng NU Booth at COP27

We were pleased to receive the visit of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mahmoud Sakr, President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and several of the Ministry’s convoy on Tuesday 8th November. It was also an honor to have been visited by 2 other ministers on 11th November which are Dr. Hala El Helmy El Sayed

November 6, 2022

Nile University at COP27

We are excited to be a part of this HUGE international event: the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh from November 6th to 18th, 2022. It is a conference aimed at bringing governments together to accelerate global efforts to combat the climate crisis. Nile University has long been an advocate for Sustainability by contributing to achieving

COP27 Events

17 Nov

Dr. Irene Samy Participating in the Panel Discussion "Influence of National and Global Climate Education, Innovation, and Research on The Governmental Policies and Participation in The Green Economy" at COP27

Blue Zone, COP27

14 Nov

Dr. Irene to Talk about “Education as a Global Climate Action Accelerator” at COP27

COP27 Blue Zone, Sharm El Sheikh

Nile University's Panel Discussion at the COP27 conference

14 Nov

Nile University's Discussion Panel at COP27

Sharm El Sheikh

Videos

صباح الخير يا مصر | باحثة مصرية تحقق إنجازا علمياً وتفوز بجائزة لوريال اليونسكو للمرأة في العلوم

د. إيرين سامي الفائزة بجائزة لوريال اليونسكو للمرأة في العلوم: لقيت دعم وتشجيع من كل مؤسسات

طعم البيوت : امرأة ناجحة مع د/ايرين سامي فهيم - حلقة الاثنين 26-4-2021

صباح أون - اختراع جديد متعلق بصناعة الأكياس البلاستيكية من قشور الجمبري - د. إيرين سامي فهيم

مصر الحلوة : الإعلامي حسام الدين الأمير: اختراع لصناعة أكياس بلاستيكية من قشور الجمبري-7 مارس

وجهان لعملة واحدة .. بدائل البلاستيك من المخلفات

SDGs

SDG 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation

Nile University contributes to sustainable water management through innovative research, international collaboration, professional education, and community outreach. Its initiatives address water pollution, wastewater treatment and reuse, and agricultural water efficiency, supporting solutions to

SDG 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth

Nile University supports inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship education, professional development, industry engagement, and employability initiatives. By equipping students and professionals with practical skills, supporting startups and SMEs, and connecting graduates with industry

SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Priority initiatives NilePreneurs and QNB Egypt Launch an IoT Accelerator Nile University, through NilePreneurs, partnered with QNB Egypt to launch an Internet of Things Accelerator supporting Egyptian startups and SMEs. The program provides technical assistance, product localization, and business

SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production

Nile University promotes responsible consumption and production by advancing circular economy research, resource-efficient technologies, waste reduction, and sustainable material alternatives. Through applied research, student entrepreneurship, and partnerships with industry and international

SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals

Nile University advances sustainable development through strategic partnerships with government institutions, international universities, industry leaders, and civil society organizations. These collaborations strengthen scientific research, knowledge exchange, innovation, and capacity building

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Through Nile University's nationally recognized project NilePreneurs, the approach to sustainability has been imprinted in its support of aspiring Green Startups.

NilePreneurs is a national initiative funded by the central bank of Egypt as well as several Egyptian and multinational banks and the Ministry of Planning. The aim is to support startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) working in the domains of manufacturing, agriculture, and digital transformation.

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