Centre for Research in Sustainability
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Centre for Research in Sustainability
Centre for Research in Sustainability
About the Centre
Mission
Vision
Core Values
CRS Staff
Research Focus
Collaboration and Partnerships
Driven for Sustainability and Social Impact in Upper Egypt
Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS) is an applied research entity and think-tank dedicated to tackling social and sustainability challenges and advancing knowledge production in Upper Egypt.
Mission-Driven Research: The CRS prioritizes applied research that addresses real-world issues. Its mission outlines its dedication to supporting Egypt’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, analyzing educational curricula to align with market needs, and overcoming entry-to-labor market obstacles faced by graduates and professionals. Additionally, the Centre aims to provide underserved areas with vital healthcare and social services and establish a multidisciplinary medical research group to tackle regional healthcare challenges.
Vision for a Sustainable Future: The CRS envisions leveraging the socio-scientific environment of Upper Egypt to contribute to national and global sustainability efforts. This vision emphasizes empowering women and serving the aspirations of other vulnerable groups within the region.
High-Quality Research for Social Transformation: The CRS prioritizes conducting high-quality research that drives positive change within the social and scientific landscape of Upper Egypt. Upholding rigorous research standards ensures the Centre’s findings have a tangible impact.
Collaborative Research Focus: The CRS fosters a collaborative research environment where students and researchers can engage in problem-solving and knowledge sharing. Currently, the Centre focuses its research efforts on three key axes:
- Sustainable Healthcare Awareness: Promoting awareness and accessibility of sustainable healthcare practices within Upper Egyptian communities.
- Transformation into a Green Society: Encouraging and facilitating the transition towards a more environmentally sustainable society in the region.
- Shifting Mindsets Towards Sustainability: Cultivating a culture of sustainability within Upper Egypt through education and outreach programs.
Strengthening Research Through Collaboration: The CRS actively collaborates with various organizations, including universities, financial institutions, and foundations. Partnerships with entities like the Supreme Council of Universities, the Egyptian Banking Institute, the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Nahdat Misr Foundation, and The American University in Cairo (through professional training programs) strengthen the Centre’s research efforts and broaden its outreach.
- Dr. Marco ZAKI
Chairperson and Senior Advisor of the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS). - Dr. Nourhan SHADY
Deputy Chairperson of the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS). - Dr. Sally MOHSEN
Executive Director at the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS). - Mazhar ELSHORBAGI, PhD
Advisor at the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS). - Dr. Yasmin HAMDY
Scholar at the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS). - Dr. Aliaa GAMAL
Scholar at the Centre for Research and Sustainability (CRS).
CRS creates a setting where students and researchers would always look forward to attending and always want to bring challenges to share, resolve, and learn from. Currently, CRS is working on the following axes:
- Sustainable Health Care Awareness.
Transformation into a Green Society.
Upturning the mindsets in the area of Upper Egypt towards sustainability.
- The supreme council of universities.
- The Egyptian Banking Institute.
- Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences.
- Nahdat Misr Foundation.
- The American University in Cairo (through implementing some professional training programs).
Deraya University, New Minia
Hotline: 16283
Fax: 086-2110032
sustainability.center@deraya.edu.eg
