16.2.6 Academic freedom policy

2022-2023

Academic Freedom Policy

The Academic Freedom Policy shows how faculty members have freedom to choose areas of research and to speak and teach publicly about the area of their research.

Academic Freedom Policy

1-Purpose

Academic freedom is essential to achieve the mission of AASTMT. This policy ensures that Each faculty member in AASTMT is entitled to have full academic freedom in determining their research topics and in the truthful publication of the results of the research. Also, Each faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing subject matter relevant to the subject being taught without introducing any controversial matters that are not reasonably related to the subject being taught without violation of AASTMT’s rules and regulations.

2-Scope

This policy applied to Faculty Members and other decision-making bodies included in the academic governance.

3-Policy Statement

AASTMT has an ethical and legal duty to develop student’s understanding and learning through academic freedom.  Academic freedom is specifically the freedom of the faculty members, Research scholars, and students in the institution to embrace the freedom to speak, write, and express thoughts without unreasonable restriction. The academic staff and the students shall be judged through established criteria for their intellectual and professional input, not on personal beliefs, and political or religious views.

4-AASTMT Academic Freedom Principles

• Ensuring that the academic staff and students have freedom within the law to hold and express opinions and ideas; develop and advance new concepts & proposals; and present a variety of points of view, without placing themselves at risk of losing their privileges or jobs.
• Enabling academic teaching staff & faculty to fulfill their functions without discrimination or suppression of any kind.
• Permitting the academic staff to manage their activities resourcefully, to teach without intrusion, subjected to accepted professional principles about standards and methods of teaching.
• Maintaining an effective, harmless, and supportive learning environment and promoting an equitable & fair atmosphere in their relationships with students.
• Maintaining academic standards and giving the academic staff the freedom to decide how to teach the courses which they are responsible for.

5-AASTMT Academic Freedom Responsibilities

5-1 Teaching and Research: The faculty members are under obligation to fulfill their teaching and research responsibilities. The faculty members must develop and improve their scholarly capability to adhere to voluntary self-discipline and judgment in transmitting knowledge. The Faculty Members are expected to ensure the delivery of the academic content of the course and promote fundamental values of the rule of law, human liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance for those with different faiths, beliefs, and opinions.

5-2 Students: The students are entitled to fair treatment in an environment of mutual respect within the teacher-student relationship. Faculty members are not allowed to refuse to teach any student on the grounds of the student's religion, color, and belief. The faculty members shall ensure that the assessments of students reflect their true performance.

Academic Freedom Policy (on AASTMT website)

Research Freedom in selecting Research topics

Examples of Different Research topics in AASTMT by allowing faculty members to have freedom expression if their research topics and by providing them with diverse information accessibility sources to achieve the freedom information for its faculty members.

Examples of Research Projects with the cooperation with other Authorities:

• Gender Equity in Cities of the MENA Region
• Wind Engineering Skills in Egypt and Tunisia (WESET)
• Climate Change Management Through Mitigation and Adaptation (AdapTM)

Examples of some Scientific Researches which clarify the freedom in selection the research topics.

• Urban Refugees' Impact On The Urban Fabric Form Of The City: Case Study Of Urban Syrian Refugees In Sixth Of October City.
• Refugee Protection in Periods of Armed Conflict: An Empirical Study On The Syrian Refugees.

Research topics (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT encourages teaching freedom for both juniper and senior academics. it provides them with various teaching tools and techniques such as Conferences, Field Visits, Practical Training, exchange, digital resources and others.

Public Access to Digital Materials

A wide range of digital materials including Thesis, Dissertations, Graduation Projects, and Table of Contents of Books. By searching for all types of digital resources (books, thesis, projects, library or any other online resources will be available.

http://openaccess.aast.edu/  (on AASTMT website)

2022-2023 Scientific Research Catalogue

Scientific research catalogue of the faculty members. These catalogues showed various fields of scientific researchers in AASTMT. Such as:

-Climate Change, engineering, management, law and civil force, etc,.

2022-2023 Scientific Research Catalogue (on AASTMT website)

International conference for ports and free Zones

One of the greatest gatherings of companies, institutions, and personalities interested in the ports and free zones sector as well as transportation and logistics companies.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment buzzing with opportunities and cutting-edge insghts.

International conference for ports and free Zones (on AASTMT website)

Scientific Conferences Link (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT-British Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) International Study Center

The goal of the AASTMT-British Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) International Study Center is to encourage students' flexibility of instruction. This program is a component of a larger effort to deliver top-notch instruction and create an atmosphere where students can investigate a range of scholarly viewpoints. The AASTMT-British Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) International Study Center hopes to empower students by promoting an academic freedom environment that inspires creativity and innovation

AASTMT-British Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) International Study Center  (on AASTMT website)

College of law students attend the second summer school abroad at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain 2023.

The second summer school program, which took place at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain, involved College of Law students. With a concentration on several facets of law and legal studies, this program gave students a rare chance to participate in an enriched academic experience. This incident ensures AASTMT guarantees teaching freedom for their students.

College of law students attend the second summer school abroad at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT Law Students Training at Egyptian Council of State

At the Egyptian Council of State, a group of students from the College of Law at Smart Village Campus participated in a training session. The goal of this program was to improve their knowledge of political rights, political participation and the laws that protect them. The goal is to inform students on their political rights, especially the judicial system's role in defending them, civic engagement, and legal procedures

AASTMT Law Students Training at Egyptian Council of State (on AASTMT website)

Graduation Projects of AASTMT Technical and Vocational Institute Students

AASTMT actively supports vocational education and training as an essential part of its curriculum. This method seeks to give pupils real-world knowledge and abilities that they may use right away in the workplace. In addition to showcasing the students' technical proficiency, these projects represent the wider ramifications of liberty in society and foster creativity that upholds and advances individual liberty and rights

Graduation Projects of AASTMT Technical and Vocational Institute Students (on AASTMT website)

Extensive training and field visits for Faculty of Pharmacy Students

As part of their hands-on learning, AASTMT students frequently take part in training visits to pharmaceutical businesses. The purpose of these excursions is to provide students a personal look into the pharmaceutical sector, which will help them better comprehend it. These practical training initiatives not only enhance the educational experience but also prepare AASTMT students for successful involvement in the future in their communities.

Training Visits to Pharmaceutical Company (on AASTMT website)

Other Practical Training for AASTMT Students (on AASTMT website)

field visits (on AASTMT website)

Electrical Construction Practices

For students studying electrical engineering at AASTMT, the Electrical Construction Practices course is a hands-on training program. From the first design to the last delivery, this course gives students the chance to have practical experience with every step of the electrical panel implementation process.

Electrical Construction Practices (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT President at the Industry Service Complex

During a recent visit to the Industry Service Complex, the President of AASTMT emphasized the organization's dedication to fostering a relationship between academia and industry. This program seeks to improve students' educational experiences while making sure their abilities meet industrial demands. This will enhance the collaboration with industrial stakeholders.

AASTMT President at the Industry Service Complex (on AASTMT website)

College of Engineering (Heliopolis Campus) hosted a satellite and geographical survey information systems conference

AASTMT College of Engineering (Heliopolis Campus) hosted a satellite and geographical survey information systems conference. The event emphasized the role of the government in advancing these technologies for various applications. Over two days, a team from the Authority for Remote Sensing & Space Sciences conducted practical training for students of the College of Engineering through educational and training workshops by the Sensing Authority, where students launched several educational satellites CANSAT under the guidance of Sensing experts and analyzed the satellite data 

geographical survey information systems conference   (video on Facebook)

AASTMT and Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) Student Exchange Agreement

To promote global cooperation and academic mobility, AASTMT and the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) have signed a student and faculty members exchange agreement.

AASTMT and Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) Student Exchange Agreement (on AASTMT website)

Delegation of some Faculty Members and Master’s Student for the Free University of Berlin

Marine Engineering Technology  Department – University of Berlin (on AASTMT website)

2021-2022

AASTMT encourages its’ Junior and seniors Faculty Members to conduct scientific research with the freedom in selecting the research points. Also, it gives the Faculty Members the freedom in selecting the proper teaching tools and techniques for effective students’ teaching.

Academic Freedom Policy

AASTMT set the academic freedom policy in which AASTMT’s Academic Freedom Principles are published. In addition, AASTMT ensures not refusing to teach any students because of student’s religion and beliefs.

Read our Academic Freedom Policy on the AASTMT webpage

The AASTMT Center for Publishing and Creativity

The AASTMT Center for Publishing and Creativity plays a crucial role in coordinating and publishing specialized scientific periodicals and scientific/technical books within AASTMT. Utilizing the latest electronic and print publishing methods, the center aims to position AASTMT as a leading authority in scientific and academic publishing within the Arab world. This aligns with AASTMT's branding strategy and economic investment goals, leveraging the center's activities. With AASTMT's current possession of all necessary resources for establishing and managing the center, it stands as a key element propelling AASTMT to the forefront of academic institutions in the Arab world and the Middle East. The center focuses on issuing peer-reviewed scientific journals, involving experts from both within and outside the academy, contributing to the pioneering status of these periodicals in the Arab world.

Academy Publishing center on the AASTMT webpage

The Academic Research Catalog 2021

The Catalog which will show various scientific research topics in 2021.

Academic Research catalogue on the AASTMT news page

Environmental Research Facilities at AASTMT

The Environmental Monitoring, Modelling and Training Research Facilities at AASTMT are advanced and fully- equipped facilities dedicated for comprehensive study of environmental, energy and climate change research parameters.

Environmental Research Facilities at AASTMT on the AASTMT news page