This overall report sets out Future University in Egypt’s work on every Sustainable Development Goal in the 2022/23 academic year. For each goal it gives the University’s commitment, how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that support it — the same detail as each goal’s own report, gathered here in one place.
Research published in 2022/23
Across its six faculties and its Research Centre, Future University in Egypt published 553 Scopus-indexed research outputs in 2022/23 contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals, attracting 16,379 citations, with the strongest contributions to Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (294); Affordable and Clean Energy (208); Good Health and Well-being (98); Quality Education (72); Sustainable Cities and Communities (55). Among the most-cited works:
Classification, Synthetic, and Characterization Approaches to Nanoparticles, and Their Applications in Various Fields of Nanotechnology: A Review. Khan, Y. and 12 more (2022). Catalysts · cited 671 times.
Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review. Zulfiqar, U. and 12 more (2023). Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 265 times.
Wastewater treatment: A short assessment on available techniques. Nishat, A. and 12 more (2023). Alexandria Engineering Journal · cited 245 times.
Spatial distribution and risk assessments due to the microplastics pollution in sediments of Karnaphuli River Estuary, Bangladesh. Rakib, M.R.J. and 11 more (2022). Scientific Reports · cited 241 times.
Analysis of the relationship among land surface temperature (LST), land use land cover (LULC), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) with topographic elements in the lower Himalayan region. Ullah, W. and 8 more (2023). Heliyon · cited 181 times.
Recent progress in the design of advanced MXene/metal oxides-hybrid materials for energy storage devices. Javed, M.S. and 9 more (2022). Energy Storage Materials · cited 161 times.
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1. No Poverty
Overview
The University treats access to higher education as a matter of equity, ensuring that financial circumstances do not stand between a capable student and a degree, and carries that commitment beyond its own students into the surrounding communities.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Operates a structured programme of need-based tuition support and scholarships so that admitted students are not forced to withdraw for financial reasons.
Lowers the day-to-day cost of study for students from low-income families through free shared transport, subsidised meals and on-campus services.
Offers scholarship routes for students from lower-income countries.
Through its partnership with the Hayah Foundation for Sustainable Development, supports community members to start financially and socially sustainable businesses, including micro-credit for young people.
Delivers community training, literacy classes and medical convoys that widen access to basic services.
Contributes to national poverty-reduction and social-solidarity initiatives.
Activities in 2022/23
During Ramadan in March 2023, FUE students — working with the Hayah Foundation for Sustainable Development and the student-led “Kataf fi Kataf” initiative — packed and distributed food-and-essentials charity bags to families in need in the communities around the campus, continuing an annual drive that mobilises student volunteers to reach low-income households.
The University maintained its need-based financial support throughout the year, combining tuition reductions for students facing hardship with full scholarships for top-performing secondary-school graduates, so that admitted students are not forced to withdraw for financial reasons.
The University promotes healthy, responsible food provision on its campus and supports families in need in the communities around it.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Provides healthy, affordable and varied food across its campus food court, including vegetarian options for all.
Runs seasonal food-support drives, particularly during Ramadan, that relieve hunger among students and families in need.
Applies responsible catering and procurement that favour local and sustainable sources and limit food waste.
Builds nutrition and food-safety awareness through the teaching and community activity of its health faculties.
Activities in 2022/23
During Ramadan in March 2023, the University prepared and distributed charity food bags to families in need together with the Hayah Foundation, a student-driven effort that addresses seasonal food insecurity in the surrounding communities.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 6 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Spatial distribution and risk assessments due to the microplastics pollution in sediments of Karnaphuli River Estuary, Bangladesh. Rakib, M.R.J. and 11 more (2022). Scientific Reports · cited 241 times.
Biochar-Soil-Plant interactions: A cross talk for sustainable agriculture under changing climate. Murtaza, G. and 12 more (2023). Frontiers in Environmental Science · cited 142 times.
Modified Barnacles Mating Optimization with Deep Learning Based Weed Detection Model for Smart Agriculture. Albraikan, A.A. and 5 more (2022). Applied Sciences (Switzerland) · cited 17 times.
Exploiting Hyperspectral Imaging and Optimal Deep Learning for Crop Type Detection and Classification. Alajmi, M. and 5 more (2023). IEEE Access · cited 16 times.
Health is the University's flagship area of impact, spanning the education of health professionals, free public clinical services, and the physical and mental well-being of its own community.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Runs a teaching Dental Hospital that provides free dental care to the public.
Educates health professionals through its Faculties of Pharmacy and Oral & Dental Medicine, with clinical and community placements.
Delivers community medical and dental convoys and public health-awareness campaigns, with student volunteering.
Provides confidential mental-health and psychological support to students and staff through a dedicated centre, alongside on-campus medical care.
Opens sports and recreation facilities to its community and operates a smoke-free campus.
Maintains collaborations with leading health institutions for training, research and service.
Activities in 2022/23
The University renewed its cooperation protocol with the Medicine for All Foundation, under which FUE supports medical convoys to under-served areas and hosts a permanent medicine-donation collection box on campus that redistributes unused medicines to patients who cannot afford them.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 98 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Intelligent Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Breast Cancer Detection. Wang, X. and 8 more (2022). Electronics (Switzerland) · cited 144 times.
Stress-Tolerant Endophytic Isolate Priestia aryabhattai BPR-9 Modulates Physio-Biochemical Mechanisms in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for Enhanced Salt Tolerance. Shahid, M. and 7 more (2022). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · cited 108 times.
Brain Tumor Classification and Detection Using Hybrid Deep Tumor Network. Amran, G.A. and 7 more (2022). Electronics (Switzerland) · cited 107 times.
Biomedical Image Analysis for Colon and Lung Cancer Detection Using Tuna Swarm Algorithm with Deep Learning Model. Obayya, M. and 5 more (2023). IEEE Access · cited 87 times.
The University regards quality education as a public good, sharing its teaching, library and expertise with learners of every age beyond its own lecture halls.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Opens its library and learning resources to learners and researchers from beyond the University.
Hosts public lectures and community educational events on campus.
Offers professional and executive courses through its Department of Continuing Education, open to the public.
Delivers educational outreach in local schools and communities through student-led campaigns.
Ensures access to these activities for all, without discrimination, and embeds the SDGs across its curricula.
Activities in 2022/23
In February 2023 the Faculty of Economics & Political Science ran an Applied Econometrics Techniques training course covering the E-Views, STATA and SPSS statistical packages, open to students and early-career researchers building quantitative-analysis skills.
Also in February 2023, accounting students made a field visit to the Bank Misr Museum under the Faculty’s agreement with the Egyptian Banking System Model, learning the history and practice of the national banking system outside the classroom.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 72 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Intelligent Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Breast Cancer Detection. Wang, X. and 8 more (2022). Electronics (Switzerland) · cited 144 times.
Robust fault recognition and correction scheme for induction motors using an effective IoT with deep learning approach. Tran, M.Q. and 6 more (2023). Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation · cited 118 times.
Biomedical Image Analysis for Colon and Lung Cancer Detection Using Tuna Swarm Algorithm with Deep Learning Model. Obayya, M. and 5 more (2023). IEEE Access · cited 87 times.
A Hybrid Stacked CNN and Residual Feedback GMDH-LSTM Deep Learning Model for Stroke Prediction Applied on Mobile AI Smart Hospital Platform. Elbagoury, B.M. and 5 more (2023). Sensors · cited 81 times.
The University is committed to the full and equal participation of women in academic life, leadership and every field of study.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Applies a published policy of non-discrimination and equal access for women.
Provides a maternity-support policy that enables women's continued participation in study and work.
Runs women's access, mentoring and scholarship schemes.
Encourages women into engineering and sciences where they remain under-represented.
Supports women into senior academic leadership, including vice-presidential and dean-level roles.
Protects anyone reporting discrimination from disadvantage.
Activities in 2022/23
FUE was ranked among the top three universities in Egypt for gender equality in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, reflecting the near-parity of women in its student body and their presence in research and academic leadership.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 4 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
A Machine Learning-Based Framework for the Prediction of Cervical Cancer Risk in Women. Kaushik, K. and 6 more (2022). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 46 times.
Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Mixed Hypercholesterolemic Populations with Respect to Gender, Age, and Obesity in Asir, Saudi Arabia. Ahmed, A.E. and 9 more (2022). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · cited 15 times.
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries: The role of gender, lifestyle, health-related, and academic-related factors. Elnaem, M.H. and 18 more (2022). Frontiers in Public Health · cited 14 times.
Gender identification using marginalised stacked denoising autoencoders on twitter data. Al-Onazi, B.B. and 7 more (2023). Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing · cited 3 times.
In its desert setting, the University manages water as a scarce and shared resource, conserving and reusing it across its campus.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Treats and reuses water for irrigation and vehicle washing through the governmental treated-water network.
Operates processes that prevent untreated or polluted water entering the water system.
Provides free drinking-water points for students, staff and visitors.
Applies water-conscious building standards and drought-tolerant desert landscaping.
Runs water-awareness campaigns on campus and in the wider community.
Activities in 2022/23
Treated water from the governmental treated-water network was reused across the campus for landscape irrigation and for washing the University’s vehicles and shuttle-bus fleet, reducing demand on fresh water in FUE’s desert setting.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 11 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Wastewater treatment: A short assessment on available techniques. Nishat, A. and 12 more (2023). Alexandria Engineering Journal · cited 245 times.
Optimized adsorption and effective disposal of Congo red dye from wastewater: Hydrothermal fabrication of MgAl-LDH nanohydrotalcite-like materials. Farghali, M.A. and 6 more (2022). Arabian Journal of Chemistry · cited 62 times.
Prediction of Groundwater Quality Index Using Classification Techniques in Arid Environments. Derdour, A. and 6 more (2023). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 59 times.
Principal Component Analysis (PCA)–Geographic Information System (GIS) Modeling for Groundwater and Associated Health Risks in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Akbar, T.A. and 8 more (2022). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 22 times.
The University pursues energy efficiency as both an operational discipline and an educational commitment, suited to the high cooling demand of its climate.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Applies a campus-wide energy-efficiency standard to equipment, renovations and new builds.
Conducts regular energy reviews and audits to find and reduce waste.
Operates a carbon-management approach addressing the high cooling demand of its climate.
Embeds energy efficiency and clean energy in its curricula and community education.
Offers research and expert input on clean-energy and energy-efficient technology.
Activities in 2022/23
A multi-axis energy-efficiency policy was in force across the campus, combining efficient building design, periodic energy audits, energy-efficient equipment, sustainability content in the curriculum, international cooperation on energy, and penalties for non-compliance — addressing the high air-conditioning demand of the desert climate.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 208 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Recent progress in the design of advanced MXene/metal oxides-hybrid materials for energy storage devices. Javed, M.S. and 9 more (2022). Energy Storage Materials · cited 161 times.
Optimal scheduling and techno-economic analysis of electric vehicles by implementing solar-based grid-tied charging station. Ullah, Z. and 6 more (2023). Energy · cited 156 times.
Multi-Objective Optimization of an Islanded Green Energy System Utilizing Sophisticated Hybrid Metaheuristic Approach. Guven, A.F. and 3 more (2023). IEEE Access · cited 136 times.
Energy-efficient clustering protocol for underwater wireless sensor networks using optimized glowworm swarm optimization. Bharany, S. and 4 more (2023). Frontiers in Marine Science · cited 121 times.
The University connects study to decent, productive employment and upholds fair and safe working conditions for its own staff.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Connects study to employment through extensive summer training and internships across all faculties.
Maintains employer protocols with national and multinational organisations.
Applies human-resources practices consistent with Egyptian labour law — fair pay, equal treatment, safe conditions and a grievance/appeal route.
Upholds policies against workplace discrimination and against forced and child labour.
Supports student entrepreneurship and enterprise skills.
Activities in 2022/23
In October 2022 FUE signed a cooperation protocol with the global software company SAP to train students in data science, artificial intelligence and information security before graduation, giving them industry-standard skills aligned to employer demand.
In May 2022 petroleum-engineering students undertook field training at the Qarun Petroleum Company’s main fields, focusing on real operations and on health, safety and environmental practice in the energy sector.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 2 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
The effect of digital financial inclusion on the green economy: the case of Egypt. Salman, D. and 1 more (2023). Journal of Economics and Development · cited 69 times.
Exploitation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Detecting Financial Crimes Based on Customers’ Behavior. Kumar, S. and 7 more (2022). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 34 times.
The University bridges academia and industry, building the facilities, research and partnerships that turn knowledge into innovation.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Operates a training Pharmaceutical Factory and a Future Factory for Industrial Training that simulate a real industrial environment to international ISO standards.
Conducts applied and basic research across its faculties through its Research Centre.
Builds collaborations with international universities and industry that turn research into practice.
Activities in 2022/23
The Future Factory for Industrial Training (FFIT) operated as a 460 m² training facility equipped with 23 industrial instruments and certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environment) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety), giving engineering and pharmacy students hands-on experience of certified industrial production.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 294 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Classification, Synthetic, and Characterization Approaches to Nanoparticles, and Their Applications in Various Fields of Nanotechnology: A Review. Khan, Y. and 12 more (2022). Catalysts · cited 671 times.
Wastewater treatment: A short assessment on available techniques. Nishat, A. and 12 more (2023). Alexandria Engineering Journal · cited 245 times.
Recent progress in the design of advanced MXene/metal oxides-hybrid materials for energy storage devices. Javed, M.S. and 9 more (2022). Energy Storage Materials · cited 161 times.
Intelligent Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Breast Cancer Detection. Wang, X. and 8 more (2022). Electronics (Switzerland) · cited 144 times.
The University is committed to admission on merit and to the full inclusion of students with disabilities, international students and every under-represented group.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Admits students on merit, under a published non-discriminatory admissions policy.
Runs a dedicated disability service: physical access, assistive technology, a companion (buddy) scheme, support services and examination adjustments.
Provides mentoring and peer support for students from under-represented groups.
Welcomes and supports international students from across the region.
Maintains anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and an equality (EDI) function.
Activities in 2022/23
FUE sustained its support for students and staff with disabilities and for students from developing countries, and was recognised among Egypt’s leading universities for reduced inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 1 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
The effect of digital financial inclusion on the green economy: the case of Egypt. Salman, D. and 1 more (2023). Journal of Economics and Development · cited 69 times.
The University contributes to sustainable community life through shared transport, campus stewardship and a rich cultural programme open to the public.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Operates a free shared-transport network that reduces private-car use for students and staff.
Provides student accommodation close to campus.
Opens its library and facilities to the public.
Contributes to local arts through a rich programme of festivals, performances and cultural events.
Maintains a pedestrian-priority, resource-conscious campus estate built to sustainable standards.
Activities in 2022/23
On its annual “Think Blue” Environment Day in May 2022, the University staged a live oil-spill containment simulation with the Red Sea Ports Authority, giving students a practical demonstration of marine-pollution response and environmental protection.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 55 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review. Zulfiqar, U. and 12 more (2023). Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 265 times.
Innovation in Green Building Sector for Sustainable Future. Meena, C.S. and 8 more (2022). Energies · cited 128 times.
Simulation of solar thermal panel systems with nanofluid flow and PCM for energy consumption management of buildings. Hai, T. and 6 more (2022). Journal of Building Engineering · cited 64 times.
Energy performance enhancement of residential buildings in Pakistan by integrating phase change materials in building envelopes. Khan, M. and 6 more (2022). Energy Reports · cited 63 times.
The University applies responsible consumption and production across its procurement, its waste and its day-to-day operations.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Separates and recycles waste at source across its campus.
Applies a sustainable and ethical procurement policy favouring responsible suppliers.
Manages hazardous laboratory and clinical waste under Egyptian environmental law.
Pursues plastic- and disposable-reduction practices.
Publishes its sustainability commitments and progress openly.
Activities in 2022/23
A source-separation recycling system was in place across the campus for paper, plastic and metals, with separate periodic collection, diverting recyclable material from general waste.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 49 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Wastewater treatment: A short assessment on available techniques. Nishat, A. and 12 more (2023). Alexandria Engineering Journal · cited 245 times.
A worldwide development in the accumulation of waste tires and its utilization in concrete as a sustainable construction material: A review. Moasas, A.M. and 6 more (2022). Case Studies in Construction Materials · cited 107 times.
Effect of reinforcement of Alkaline-treated sugar palm/bamboo/kenaf and fibreglass/ Kevlar with polyester hybrid biocomposites: mechanical, morphological, and water absorption properties. Radzi, F.S.M. and 10 more (2023). Journal of Materials Research and Technology · cited 64 times.
Global warming potential-based life cycle assessment and optimization of the compressive strength of fly ash-silica fume concrete; environmental impact consideration. Onyelowe, K.C. and 7 more (2022). Frontiers in Built Environment · cited 63 times.
The University acts on climate change through education, measurement and practical mitigation, within the framework of Egypt's national climate strategy.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Delivers climate education and public-awareness campaigns.
Pursues energy efficiency as its principal mitigation measure, within Egypt's national climate strategy.
Tracks its carbon footprint across campus energy and transport.
Plants trees and greens its campus with community partners.
Participates in climate dialogue and collaborates with NGOs on adaptation.
Activities in 2022/23
In November 2022, in the run-up to COP27 in Egypt, FUE and the University of Cincinnati held a joint international climate symposium addressing green buildings, carbon-dioxide reduction, renewable energy and climate adaptation, linking the University’s teaching to the global climate agenda.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 28 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Biochar-Soil-Plant interactions: A cross talk for sustainable agriculture under changing climate. Murtaza, G. and 12 more (2023). Frontiers in Environmental Science · cited 142 times.
Influence of green technology, green energy consumption, energy efficiency, trade, economic development and FDI on climate change in South Asia. Tariq, G. and 7 more (2022). Scientific Reports · cited 120 times.
Synthesis of novel magnetic activated carbon for effective Cr(VI) removal via synergistic adsorption and chemical reduction. Wu, Z. and 6 more (2023). Environmental Technology and Innovation · cited 82 times.
Global warming potential-based life cycle assessment and optimization of the compressive strength of fly ash-silica fume concrete; environmental impact consideration. Onyelowe, K.C. and 7 more (2022). Frontiers in Built Environment · cited 63 times.
The University promotes the protection of aquatic ecosystems through education, field study and responsible management of its own discharge.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Delivers education and awareness on aquatic ecosystems through field study and environment-day activities.
Maintains water-quality standards that ensure no untreated discharge from campus into the water system.
Operates a campus plastic-waste reduction plan.
Collaborates with national marine and fisheries institutions on education and research.
Activities in 2022/23
On its “Think Blue” Environment Day in May 2022, the University ran an oil-spill containment simulation with the Red Sea Ports Authority, raising student awareness of the threats facing marine ecosystems and of how spills are contained.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 3 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Energy-efficient clustering protocol for underwater wireless sensor networks using optimized glowworm swarm optimization. Bharany, S. and 4 more (2023). Frontiers in Marine Science · cited 121 times.
Leveraging Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning for Lung and Colon Cancer Diagnosis. Mengash, H.A. and 7 more (2023). Cancers · cited 55 times.
Assessing coastal vulnerability and land use to sea level rise in Jeddah province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Almaliki, A.H. and 6 more (2023). Heliyon · cited 37 times.
The University cares for the land it occupies, greening its desert campus responsibly and contributing to wider community greening.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Manages its desert campus with recycled-water irrigation and native, drought-tolerant planting.
Runs tree-planting drives and campus greening with the community.
Delivers environmental education and biodiversity awareness.
Applies land- and waste-conscious estate management under environmental law.
Activities in 2022/23
Work towards this goal in 2022/23 was carried forward through the standing programmes described above, which run continuously across the University.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 4 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Analysis of the relationship among land surface temperature (LST), land use land cover (LULC), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) with topographic elements in the lower Himalayan region. Ullah, W. and 8 more (2023). Heliyon · cited 181 times.
Comparative analysis of soil quality indexing techniques for various tree based land use systems in semi-arid India. Uthappa, A.R. and 16 more (2023). Frontiers in Forests and Global Change · cited 22 times.
Artificial Ecosystem-Based Optimization with an Improved Deep Learning Model for IoT-Assisted Sustainable Waste Management. Al Duhayyim, M. and 7 more (2022). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 22 times.
Sensitivity analysis and estimation of improved unsaturated soil plasticity index using SVM, M5P, and random forest regression. Gnananandarao, T. and 3 more (2023). Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning · cited 5 times.
The University upholds transparent governance, participatory student life and the rule of law, and lends its expertise to national policy.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Maintains an elected, independent Students' Union and genuine student participation in university governance.
Applies published policies to engage local and external stakeholders and enable their participation in decisions.
Publishes its commitments on anti-corruption, anti-bribery and academic freedom.
Provides expert input to national policy and government bodies, and hosts public-policy symposia.
Activities in 2022/23
FUE was the sole academic sponsor of the presidential strategic forum for the 2030 Green Cities initiative, whose conclusions and recommendations were compiled and submitted to national leadership, giving University expertise a direct role in national sustainable-urban policy.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 4 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Arab authorities use digital surveillance to control press freedom: journalists’ perceptions. AlAshry, M.S. (2023). Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance · cited 16 times.
Modelling of Metaheuristics with Machine Learning-Enabled Cybersecurity in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Rizwanullah, M. and 7 more (2022). Sustainability (Switzerland) · cited 5 times.
Search and Rescue Optimization with Machine Learning Enabled Cybersecurity Model. Mengash, H.A. and 6 more (2023). Computer Systems Science and Engineering · cited 2 times.
Spotted Hyena Optimizer with Deep Learning Driven Cybersecurity for Social Networks. Hilal, A.M. and 7 more (2023). Computer Systems Science and Engineering · cited 2 times.
The University advances every goal in partnership with government, civil society and universities worldwide, and reports openly on its progress.
The University pursues this goal across its teaching, its scientific research, its campus operations and its service to the community. The sections below set out how it delivers the goal, the activities held during the year, the research its academics published, and the policies that underpin its commitment.
How the University delivers this goal
Advances the goals in partnership with government, civil society and international universities.
Convenes cross-sectoral SDG dialogue through conferences and symposia.
Contributes to international higher-education sustainability networks.
Embeds the Sustainable Development Goals across its curriculum, with dedicated sustainability courses.
Delivers community outreach on the goals and reports each year on its progress.
Activities in 2022/23
In October 2022 FUE signed a cooperation protocol with the global software company SAP, partnering with industry to train students in digital skills ahead of graduation.
In June 2023 the University partnered with the Syndicate of Commercial Professions on postgraduate study, training and internships, linking academic study to an established professional body.
Research & publications in 2022/23
During 2022/23, researchers at Future University in Egypt published 3 Scopus-indexed research outputs that contribute to this goal, across its faculties and research centre. Representative works include:
Identification of the Barriers and Key Success Factors for Renewable Energy Public-Private Partnership Projects: A Continental Analysis. Othman, K. and 1 more (2022). Buildings · cited 41 times.
Renewable energy public-private partnership projects in Egypt: Perception of the barriers and key success factors by sector. Othman, K. and 1 more (2023). Alexandria Engineering Journal · cited 23 times.
Public–Private Partnerships for Higher Education Institutions in the United States. Khallaf, R. and 3 more (2022). Buildings · cited 14 times.
