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College of Languages Celebrates the International Arabic Language Day

Posted on December 23, 2022December 25, 2022 by Lead Editor

The Faculty of Languages at the Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), organized a celebration of the International Day of Arabic Language in cooperation with the Arabic Language Academy and under the slogan "Arabic Language and Identity".

The event was attended by Prof. Abdelazim Suleiman Al-Mahal, Deputy Vice Chancellor of SUST, Prof. Bakri Mohamad Al-Hajj, Head of the Arabic Language Academy, professors of the colleges of Languages from Sudanese universities, and a group of students, researchers and those interested.

Prof. Al-Mahal welcomed the guests and congratulated them on the occasion of the International Arabic Language Day. He said, "Our language represents the most important features of civilization and culture and the key to getting to know people".

His Excellency stated that the Arabic language aims to diagnose reality and anticipate the future with its sciences and studies related to identity and history, explaining the necessity of spreading it and communicating it to all the world, showing off it and developing its concepts so as not to be subject to change, extinction or alienation of meanings.

Prof Almahal also empathised the importance of using modern technologies, linguistic computing, electronic technology, and social networking sites, and activating their role in changing traditional teaching patterns.

"Arabic dialects must be taken into account and taken as a source of earning and a means for the general economic, social and moral interest, and to open broad horizons for acquaintance, rapprochement and communication in various aspects of life", he added.

Prof. Bakri Mohamad Al-Hajj thanked SUST for giving them the opportunity to meet through the celebration of the international Arabic language day. He said, "Our celebration of Arabic language gives it its true and lofty status, consolidates its meanings and promotes its sublime values and the celebrations took place in all parts of the Arab world and globally".

Prof. Bakri explained that the Arab identity was embodied in the language of the Holy Quran and the Mohammedan message and Arabic language that was sent by the nation’s Prophet Mohamad, peace and blessings be upon him, which is the greatest honor and glorification for the nation.

He explained that UNESCO decided to celebrate Arabic language due to its sense of its great influence on communication, education and culture in the world. He said, "We celebrate today by presenting scientific papers, volumes, research, and distinguished linguistic and historical books that reflect the Arab heritage and the Islamic religion."

Prof. Bakri valued the great efforts of the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness, Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasimi, in documenting and caring for the intellectual product, the Arabic dictionary, historical literature, and reflecting the Arab culture, and his contribution to choosing the Sudanese Arabic Language Institute, its staff, and its scholars as an original part and participant in the making and completion of this great work. He also called for more coordination and cooperation between the joint institutions in the service of the Arabic language.

The program contained a number of scientific sessions and papers, where the first scientific session was chaired by Dr. Osman Ibrahim from the Faculty of Languages, SUST, during which three papers were presented.

The first paper, titled "Sudanese Literature and its Role in Promoting Identity", was presented by Prof. Al-Hussein Al-Nour Yousif, Professor at the Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum, member of the Arabic Language Academy in Khartoum. He excelled in providing the paper with eloquent evidence from Sudanese literature, comparing it with authentic Arabic evidence in the early ages, stressing that Sudanese literature is eloquent Arabic, referring to the Arab identity of the people of Sudan.

The second paper, titled "Language skills and characteristics of transmission and reception", was presented by Prof Mubarak Najm El-Din, a professor at SUST, explaining the integration of language skills and enumerating the methods of communicating the message between the sender and the receiver, enumerating the methods that contribute to stabilizing and mastering language skills by providing the ingredients in sending, receiving and receiving, content and environment.

The last paper was presented by Prof Mohamad Ali Ahmed, a professor at SUST. The paper titled "Language and Culture in Building Identity", in which he explained the importance of language in societies and its association with culture, which contributes greatly to distinguishing the identity of society and its nationality, explaining that the Arabic language has increased its uniqueness and the status of its association with Islamic identity, which distinguished it from other languages.

Before the end of the celebration program, a number of discussants and commentators had the opportunity, whose additions were fruitful and complementary to the presented material.

SUST’s Renewable Energy Conference Concludes Today

Posted on December 21, 2022December 23, 2022 by Lead Editor

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference, held by Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), concluded under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the period from 20--21-December 2022. Which aims to bridge the gaps in laws and legislations related to renewable energy, and to support and direct scientific research for what it serves in terms of energy issues, while choosing the best business models in addition to activating the role of civil society organizations and voluntary work.

Prof. Amal Omar Bakhiet, Dean of Scientific Research at SUST, expressed her gratitude to all those who participated in the success of the conference, including the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the administration of SUST, researchers and experts from outside Sudan, the participating universities, the organizing committees of the conference, and in particular the media committee that covered the activities of the conference extensively and in a large scale through the various media, especially the electronic media.

A number of scientific papers were presented at the conference, which are the current situation of the energy sector in Sudan, the opportunities and challenges of the renewable energy sector in Sudan, the role of women, entrepreneurship and appropriate technology in accelerating the transition to clean energy, investment, financing and partnerships in the renewable energy sector, and the last paper dealt with the role of scientific research in raising awareness and creation of sustainable paths for the production of clean energy. A dialogue session was held with young researchers, innovative entrepreneurs in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The conference came out with a number of recommendations represented in developing long-term policies that support renewable energy, supporting the use of biogas, afforestation and reforestation, benefiting from the experiences of countries in the energy transition, increasing the rate of community awareness by investing in building effective partnerships that create integrated solutions, establishing a youth platform to transfer Experience, raising awareness of all types of renewable energy, making renewable energy and energy efficiency within university curricula, focusing on renewable energy that contributes to increasing income, ensuring the periodic convening of the conference, provided that during the period between the two sessions, workshops will be held to help develop the themes of the upcoming conference.

Start of Electronic Registration for Private and BTech Admission

Posted on December 20, 2022December 23, 2022 by Lead Editor

Today, 20 Dec 2022, in the western campus of Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), the process of registering new students who are candidates for private admission, BTech, foreigners and sons of employees admission, for the academic year 2022-2023 was launched.

Prof. Awadalla Tayfor Ali Ismail, Principal of the University, congratulated the accepted students for this year, wishing them a successful academic year. He appreciated the readiness of the Secretariat Scientific Affairs for the electronic registration process for the first time at the university, which saves effort and time, especially for parents. He expressed his happiness at the registration preparations, which came out in a manner worthy of SUST's reputation.

Prof. Caroline Edward Ayad, Secretary of Scientific Affairs, said that the registration process is proceeding smoothly, stressing the tightness of preparations and arrangements in all stages of the registration process, and indicated that it is the first time that registration is implemented electronically at the university.

Mr. Jalal AbdalRahman Mohammad, Director of the Center for Private and BTech Admission, explained that the number of candidates for admission is about 1966 students. And that the Secretariat of Scientific Affairs developed a vision for registration, which was approved by the Advisory Committee, according to which the start date of the registration process and the registration steps were determined according to the digitization procedures, which achieves speed and accuracy and reduces financial costs so that we can complete all stages of registration electronically in the coming years.

Vice Chancellor of SUST Addresses the Renewable Energy Conference

Posted on December 20, 2022December 23, 2022 by Lead Editor

Prof. Eisa Bashier Mohamad, Vice Chancellor of Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) and Chairman of the Conference, said that the greatest concern of the world today is achieving food and energy security, and stressed that food security will not be achieved without energy security. This came during his address to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference organized by the University. He added explaining that God endowed Sudan with a level of sunshine, pointing out that the sun shines between 10 and 12 hours a day, describing that as enormous potential.

He stated that Sudan is qualified to rely entirely on solar energy, provided that the technology is developed. He said that accelerating the use of renewable energy in Sudan requires utilizing the expertise of scientists and the research and studies of researchers, referring to the types of energy available in Sudan such as water, wind and biofuel and called for the need to expand the use of Renewable energy for the countryside and revealed the issue of imbalance in the classification of electricity tariffs in Sudan, where the tariffs of public universities are set with the private medical sector.

He added that the conference could be held periodically every year or every two years, preceded by workshops explaining the implementation programs.

Prof. Amal Omar Bakhiet, Dean of Scientific Research at SUST, explained that the conference presents scientific and practical visions for renewable energy to achieve sustainable development through scientific research, filling gaps and choosing the best models.

The Engineer, Mr. Yasser Abdullah Saeed, representative of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Director of the Renewable Energy Department in the Electricity Department, stated that the conference aims to support the ministry's efforts to develop renewable energy. He said that the ministry pays attention to renewable energy for all uses inside and outside the network, especially for the private sector, and stressed that the ministry pursues cooperation with experts, universities and scientific centers to benefit from them. He stressed that the success of the conference depends on the outputs and fruitful recommendations that will be transformed into action plans.

Furthermore, he referred to the approval of some laws by the ministry in the implementation of experimental projects with renewable energy from rooftops, solar power stations in Al-Aashyr and in Dongola Wind station, promising to implement all the recommendations of the conference by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.

SUST Participates in the Admission and Registration Conference for Arab Countries in Egypt

Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 by Lead Editor

Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), represented by the Secretariat of Scientific Affairs, participated in the 39th conference of the Arab Organization for Admission and Registration Officials in the Arab Countries, sponsored by the League of Arab States, under the slogan "Admission and Registration: Reality - Ambition - Challenges" in the period from 12-15 December 2022, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of more than 70 universities and 135 researchers worldwide.

Prof. Caroline Edward Ayad, the secretariat of scientific affairs at the university and the participant in the conference, explained that the conference dealt with many papers related to admission and registration, and discussed the importance of digitization, and how to achieve the digital environment, transferring student digital data at any time and place, supporting digital transformation, discussing requirements in academic institutions to achieve digitization, discussing issues related to managing students records, secure digital data transmission, trading safe digital academic qualifications, especially when extracting student data for the purpose of employment and postgraduate studies, and protecting it from forgery.

Further issues were discussed such as the Corona pandemic and its impact on the spread of the concept of digital-ism, admission and registration mechanisms for students with disabilities, focusing on hearing impairment, (Metaverse) technology, which is one of the modern technologies in the development of distance education, in addition to the importance of student exchange between Arab universities, which enhances the exchange of knowledge and cultures, and the establishment of global platforms To achieve a sustainable digital environment, electronic archiving at the Deanships of Admission and Registration, and how to develop students' personal skills.

The conference was honored by Dr. Omar Ezzat Salameh, Secretary General of the Association of Arab Universities and the sponsor of the closing events, as he distributed shields and certificates of attendance.

Start of Application for Internal Transfer for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 by Lead Editor

An Insight into Electronic Registration of Private and BTech Admission | Secretariat of Scientific Affairs

Posted on December 18, 2022December 23, 2022 by Lead Editor

Prof. Abdelazim Suleiman Al-Mahal, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), addressed the meeting of the members of the interviews committee for newly accepted candidates to the bachelor’s level (private, BTech (public and private) admission). He urged the membership of the committee on the need for flexible and elegant dealing with students and parents, which reflects the prestigious status of the university.

His Excellency also assured the importance of speedy completion of transactions and taking into account the time factor for the convenience of service recipients and highlighting the cultural aspect and processions, especially since all registration procedures will be electronic, as well as taking care of the general appearance, noting that the university fees are the lowest compared to other universities.

Prof. Awadalla Tayfor Ali Ismail, Principal of the University, praised the great efforts made by the Secretariat of Scientific Affairs in the preparations to complete the registration process in a manner befitting the status and uniqueness of the university. Technical and logistical aids that help complete the electronic steps of the registration process.

Prof Tayfor said, "All technical and logistical aids that help complete the electronic steps of the registration process have been provided". Furthermore, he promised to continue the unremitting efforts to upgrade and develop all services to reach global ranks.

Dr. Afraa Hashm Aballtef Mohamed, Deputy Secretary of Scientific Affairs, welcomed the attendees and described the registration process as representing the first threshold and the basic step for the student to enter the university, and called for the need to reflect the bright face of the university through conducting the inspection, registration and student guidance.

Mr. Jalal AbdalRahman Mohammad, Director of the Center for Private and BTech Admission, reviewed the procedures for registering private admission, BTech children of employees and foreigners.

He stressed the need for the student’s guardian to attend for the purpose of undertaking to pay the fees, as the interview procedures are not completed without his consent. He also noted that there is no postponement of the interviews due to the planned start of the study in January 2023. He added that the completion of the registration process electronically in all its stages aims to keep pace with technology.

Dr. Mohamad Osman Al-Fahal, Assistant of Secretary of Scientific Affairs for Computing, explained the steps of electronic registration. He said: “The university’s technicians are happy to implement the electronic registration process". He explained that with hard work, strong will, and determination, the impossible is made and the application of the mixed participatory system aims to distribute tasks in the registration process.

The attendees from the interview committees interacted with questions and inquiries and emphasized their keenness for the smooth flow of the electronic registration process to find acceptance and satisfaction from the students and their families.

Registration of Newly Admitted Bachelor Students for 2022-2023 (Private, BTech, Foreigners and Sons-of-Employees Admission)

Posted on December 18, 2022December 19, 2022 by Lead Editor

A Joint Cooperation Agreement Between SUST and the Union of Arab Exporters and Importers

Posted on December 15, 2022December 19, 2022 by Lead Editor

In the presence of Mr. Al-Hadi Idris, a member of the Sovereignty Council representing the Chairman of the Council, the Friendship Hall in Khartoum witnessed the conclusion of a joint agreement between Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) and the Union of Arab Exporters and Importers, where the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Eisa Bashier Mohamad, signed on behalf of SUST, and the union’s chairman, Ms. Amal Hassan Zaki, signed for the union.

The major aim is to develop the relationship between the two sides and to create smart cooperation and partnership in the framework of knowledge and economic investment and the implementation of strategic projects in the future. The agreement was witnessed by Prof. Abdelazim Suleiman Al-Mahal, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university, representatives of the union and a group of entrepreneurs and investors.

It was agreed between the two parties to rehabilitate the infrastructure and service such as specialized colleges, halls, laboratories and workshops, in addition to the establishment of a university hospital and centers for research studies and training. The two sides also agreed to support and develop curricula and programs, prepare various industrial and economic investment plans, in addition to educational electronic systems and the import of modern technologies.

It is worth mentioning that the agreement will come to light soon and its provisions will be implemented on the ground in a way that serves the interests of the university, students and the country.

The agreement between the university and the federation secures the planning and implementation of a unique model of joint strategic cooperation to create a secure, more prosperous and developed future for the advancement of the university and the Sudanese people, push towards spreading peace, combating poverty, unemployment and illiteracy, investing in human development, building a knowledge-based economy, and spreading pioneering thought. In addition to encouraging a creative approach in thought and practice, investing in advanced technology, attracting the necessary funding to implement sustainable development projects, projects of the Arab Food Security Initiative, and maximizing the value added to the country’s agricultural, animal, fisheries and mining wealth.

Under this agreement, the two parties agree to joint cooperation in accordance with the provisions, terms and conditions of this agreement. The two parties affirm to support for all projects, plans, programs, and services between the two parties, joint cooperation in supporting faculty members and employing graduates.

The Principal of SUST Visits the Early Childhood Center

Posted on December 15, 2022December 20, 2022 by Lead Editor

This morning, Prof. Awadalla Tayfor Ali Ismail, Principal of Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), visited the early childhood center at the university, due to the invitation of the director of the center, Ms. Hind Abdel-Razek Suleiman, on the occasion of the exhibition of children's drawings.

In a statement after his tour, Prof. Tayfor expressed his amazement by the center, which exceeded his imagination in terms of the prepared facilities and the wonderful and beautiful distribution that covered all levels of the center, including the nursery, the first level and the second level. He expressed his happiness as 80% of the admitted children are children of university employees.

He added that he was happy to learn that the fees of the center for all levels are less than the fees of kindergartens and childhood centers in Khartoum state by more than 70%. He praised the work team of the center, which enjoys high qualifications and skills and a great sense of responsibility. His Excellency was briefed on the center's benefit from the university's structures represented in the College of Education and the College of Arts and the College of Languages.

Prof Tayfor added that the center has become a practice lab for SUST's students (diploma and bachelor’s degrees) who are specializing in kindergartens at the College of Education. He also commented on the center’s qualified management who is experienced in the field and working hard towards performing its great mission in serving an important segment of society and in the stage that is related to the formation of the individual’s personality.

Prof Tayfor promised to work on Developing the Childhood Center in all aspects under the direct auspices of the university's senior management, completing all deficiencies, framing aspects of cooperation and benefiting from the relevant university faculties (fine and applied arts, education, physical education and sports, music, drama and languages), so that the center is more attractive to beneficiaries in the region.

In a statement by Ms. Hind Abdel-Razek Suleiman, Director of the Center, she explained that the center's curriculum is the same as that of the Pre-School Education Department at the Ministry of Education in Khartoum State. She added that the center has an accompanying curriculum that includes languages (English, French, Chinese and German) in addition to graduation research that is carried out by the child and his family after selecting a research topic that is subject to discussion by a specialized committee from the center.

Ms. Hind also mentioned that the center holds events and activities related to national and religious events in addition to the curriculum, and added one of its examples (Language Day), where the center was honored by the visit of His Excellency the German Ambassador in Khartoum in their celebration of the German Language Day.

Furthermore, Ms. Hind mentioned that the center has been evaluated by the Pre-School Education Department of the Ministry of Education. The Ministry directed the departments of kindergartens and childhood centers in Khartoum State to visit the Childhood Center, where the Kindergartens administrations paid a visit to the center on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of this December.

She concluded her speech commenting that there are vacancies in the center at all levels, and announced the readiness of the center to receive children with lower fees.

Prof. Tayfor was bid farewell by the children with a melody that translates their joy, a farewell that gives a sense of sincerity of feelings and spontaneous interaction of childhood.

Vice Chancellor of SUST Receives a Delegation of University of N’Djamena

Posted on December 14, 2022December 20, 2022 by Lead Editor

Prof. Eisa Bashier Mohamad, Vice Chancellor of Sudan University of Science and Technology, received the delegation of the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Ahmed Mohamad Zain, Director of Scientific Research and International Cooperation, and Dr. Mohamad Bishr Al-Kateb, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, accompanied by Prof. Mohamad AbuImam from the Open University of Sudan.

From SUST the meeting included Prof. Mustafa Najm Al-Bishari, Vice Chancellor's Consultant for Financial Affairs, Prof. Mohamad Daoud, Dean of the Faculty of Languages, Dr. Huda Osman Abdullah, Director of Public Relations and Media, and Dr. Maryam Abbas, Director of External Relations.

Prof. Eisa Bashier welcomed the delegation, which aims to activate the memorandum of understanding signed between Sudan University and the University of N'Djamena since 2012.

His Excellency emphasized that the factors of neighborhood, common language and the great overlap in customs, traditions and culture helped in consolidating relations and in turn helped to activate the terms of the agreement at a high level and on a large scale, especially since SUST includes 25 colleges, most of which are applied, stressing that with culture and study, bonding occurs in communities.

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zain expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, conveying to the Vice Chancellor of Sudan University, the greetings of the President of the University of Ndjamena, announcing his upcoming visit to Sudan and Sudan University. And he mentioned that the lack of qualified staff with high scientific degrees in the Arabic language delayed the establishment of the College of Graduate Studies, which was recently established. Dr. Zain added that Sudan helps solve many problems at the University of N'Djamena, especially in preparing the qualified staff that will be provided by activating the memorandum and updating its provisions.

Dr. Mohamad Bishr Al-Kateb stressed the importance of cooperation with SUST in terms of holding training courses, continuous training, and opening many horizons and fields, especially in Scientific research and other scientific activities such as conferences and workshops, in addition to joint research projects.

Prof. Bashier confirmed the readiness of SUST to provide all that N'Djamena University needs in terms of qualification for teachers and training in various fields and sectors through the university's centers and colleges. In order for the meeting to have a tangible positive impact in the interest of the two universities, an announcement is made about the formation of a joint committee from both sides to activate the memorandum of understanding immediately after the meeting, and His Excellency presented a gift to the head of the delegation from the products of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.

SUST Administration Inspects the Registration Processes for Newly Admitted Students

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Lead Editor

Prof. Eisa Bashier Mohamed, Vice Chancellor of the Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), reassured the progress and launch of the process of registering newly admitted students (common admission) for the academic year 2022_2023. The inspection tour included the various colleges and campuses of the university, accompanied by Prof. Abdelazim Suleiman Al-Mahal, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Awadalla Tayfor Ali Ismail, Principal of the University and Dr. Afra Hashem, Deputy Secretary of Scientific Affairs and Dr. Mohamad Osman.

Prof. Bashier congratulated the families and students admitted to the university for their excellence in the previous academic stages, wishing them to spend an academic period full of excellence, success, academic stability and excellence.

His Excellency said, "The process of registering new students accepted for the technical diploma is proceeding smoothly. We made efficient arrangements to receive common admission students, and we prepared for registration of private and BTech admission students and sons of employees. We appreciate the arrangement, order, and efforts of all committees."

His Excellency also revealed that the date specified for the start of the study for bachelor’s students is on the second of Jan 2023, stressing the readiness of all university colleges for the start of the academic year.

He emphasized the ease and smoothness of the procedures, and wished that the new students would immediately engage in academic studies accompanied by creative activities and extra-curricular programs, praying for them to continue excellence and success.

It is worth noting that the inspection tour included all university campuses and centers and its various facilities to check on all arrangements.

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