As part of the joint cooperation between Ministry of Social Solidarity and Tanta University, through the Social Solidarity Units of the University, Faculty of Sports Science organized a symposium on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, entitled “Training University Students on How to Interact with Their Peers with Disabilities”. The symposium aimed to raise students' awareness of appropriate communication methods and positive interaction with their peers with disabilities, while promoting the values of inclusion and community participation.
The symposium was held under auspices of Prof. Mohammed Hussain, President of Tanta University; Prof. Mahmoud Salim, Vice President of Tanta University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Hany Sa’eed, Dean of Faculty of Sports Science; Prof. Heba Rawhy Abul Ma’aty, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Dr. Reham Al-Sawwaah, Coordinator and Manager of Social Solidarity Unit at Tanta University.
The symposium was delivered by Prof. Dr. Randa Al-Deeb, Professor of Child Education Foundations at Faculty of Education, Tanta University. She addressed appropriate ways of interacting with students with disabilities, the importance of taking their needs into consideration, and the promotion of effective communication with them, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and accepting university environment.
In addition, the symposium aimed to promote positive behavior among university students and support sustainable inclusion practices in interacting with fellow students with disabilities.
The event was attended by several academic staff and students, who actively engaged with the topics discussed.
11/9/2026