Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Nancy Mohamed Fawzy Gamal El-Din, Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, the Tour Guidance Department at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the seminar for the Master’s thesis submitted by researcher Abdel-Hakim Ali Riad, Teaching Assistant in the Department, entitled:

«University Museums as a Tool for Enhancing Museum Culture Among Students and Society: A Vision for Establishing Fayoum University Museum»

The study addressed the educational and cultural role of university museums in promoting awareness of cultural heritage, supporting the educational process, and strengthening the ties between the university and society.

Supervision and Examination Committee:

• Prof. Dr. Walid El-Hady Mahmoud Sheikh El-Arab, Professor in the Tour Guidance Department at the Faculty (Supervisor)
• Prof. Dr. Tamer Magdy Essa, Professor in the Tour Guidance Department at the Faculty (Examiner)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Rashed, Associate Professor in the Museum Management Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Damietta University (Supervisor)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdel-Rahim Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, Associate Professor in the Tour Guidance Department at the Faculty (Supervisor)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Islam Adel Attallah, Associate Professor in the Tour Guidance Department at the Faculty (Examiner)

This comes within the Faculty’s commitment to supporting scientific research, encouraging studies that contribute to developing cultural institutions, and strengthening the university’s role in serving society.