Cairo University
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Cairo University uses its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied sustainability learning. The Applied Learning for Sustainability initiative includes live lab projects contribute to understanding or promoting sustainability in at least one of the following areas of impact:
• Participation on campus
• Public Participation
• Climate Change
• Water
• energy
• food
• stadiums
• buying
• Transportation
• lose
• buildings
• Coordination and Planning
• Diversity and affordability
• Investment and financing

Engineering Center for Archaeology and Environment (E.C.A.E.) is a research center at CU. The Engineering Center for Archaeology and Environment was established on August 28th, 1992 after several years of experience in the conservation of historical sites and monuments within Cairo University. Applying recent engineering sciences and technologies in the field of conservation and restoration of historical sites and monuments. It is focused on developing concepts, methods and technology that underpin best practice sustainable & holistic lifecycle building management solutions. The Center’s mission has essentially developed around three axes of work :
• Research : adaptation and development of research in conservation methodology.
• Consultation and technical Support for the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) or for foreign archaeological teams.
• Continuing Education and Training of Specialists in the fields of Engineering & Archaeology and Environment.
http://eng.cu.edu.eg/en/engineering-center-for-archaeology-and-environment/

CU established yearly the Environmental Awareness Week that includes awareness with air and climate change. In addition the CU oversee the "Get Green" Initiative that aims to change behaviors, spread environmental awareness, and urge citizens, especially young people, to participate in preserving the environment and natural resources to ensure their sustainability in order to preserve the rights of future generations. The initiative also aims to spread awareness of the preservation and management of natural reserves according to international standards, in order to ensure the preservation of the balance of ecosystems and to maximize opportunities for economic and social development. The initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment raises awareness of the importance of afforestation, recycling of waste, rationalizing food and energy consumption, reducing the use of plastic, preserving marine creatures, reducing air pollution, and protecting nature reserves.

Architectural and Engineering Design Center (A.E.D.C.) is a research center at CU. Its scope activities includes Development Studies, Integrated Architectural & Engineering Studies, Preparation of Construction & Tender Documents, Building Science & Technology, Environmental Design & Planning, Energy Conservation, Site Planning & Landscaping, Urban renewal & Upgrading, Architectural & Urban Conservation, Urban Design, Housing, Architectural & Urban Computer Aided Design, Assets & Real State Assessment & Evaluation.
http://eng.cu.edu.eg/en/architectural-and-engineering-design-center/


Engineering Center for Archaeology and Environment (E.C.A.E.) is a research center at CU. The Engineering Center for Archaeology and Environment was established on August 28th, 1992 after several years of experience in the conservation of historical sites and monuments within Cairo University. Applying recent engineering sciences and technologies in the field of conservation and restoration of historical sites and monuments. It is focused on developing concepts, methods and technology that underpin best practice sustainable & holistic lifecycle building management solutions. The Center’s mission has essentially developed around three axes of work :
• Research : adaptation and development of research in conservation methodology.
• Consultation and technical Support for the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) or for foreign archaeological teams.
• Continuing Education and Training of Specialists in the fields of Engineering & Archaeology and Environment.
http://eng.cu.edu.eg/en/engineering-center-for-archaeology-and-environment/

Cairo University formed a committee to follow up the implementation of the government's plan to rationalize electricity consumption in buildings and facilities. Also the cu set up a group of recommendations for different colleges and institutes to establish an energy management team in departments and units, which works to monitor and follow up on energy use.

CU had a department of Food Science and Technology that provide important courses for students about sustainable food saving and processing.

Cairo University also Food Processing Technology program which is Bachelor (level 6(

CU also held seminar, entitled "Food Safety", will be held at Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University.

The undergraduate course Ecology of Cairo University with Lab uses ecological concepts to investigate the deserts, biodiversity and Natural Reserves.

Prof. Sayed Ahmed Safina, Cairo University project titled “Sustainable systems for food and bio-energy production with water saving irrigation in the Egyptian Nile basin”, joint project between Ministry of Agriculture and Faculty of Agriculture and Japan

Several students from CU , Faculty of Engineering complete their thesis on projects related to understanding and/or advancing sustainable transport infrastructure

Cairo University had Environment Communication Center that has been involved in many environmental activities with the students, spreading awareness about environmental problems and waste management. Recently it applied a project to convert the organic waste at the university to biofuel that can be utilized for energy purposes.
A project funded from Egyptian Youth Association for Development and Environment about E-waste Management in Cairo University and Zaytoun Area to manage electronic waste and reducing the harm of environmental and health impacts of electronic waste in Cairo University and Zaytoun area.

M.Sc. degree of a thesis, by Mohamed Rady Mohamed, entitled “Wastewater treatment using nanoparticles of natural materials exposed to laser beams”, has been donated at National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University.

A Bachelor Programs entitled “Water Engineering and Environment (WEE)”. Its mission is to serve the future development of Egypt, Arab countries and, the Nile river basin countries by disseminating and developing technical expertise capable of improving the physical infrastructure and addressing environmental issues related to water resources development and utilization.

Cairo University, sustainability office held annually a competition “Cairo University and sustainability Prospects” on issues solely related CU sustainability initiatives in the areas of energy, water, waste, climate solutions, food & dining, purchasing, transportation, and built environment.

The Anti-Harassment Unit at Cairo University has a mission that targets Cairo University youth by disseminating knowledge among them on equality, enhancing protection for women from violence and raising awareness that academic education is safe for all.

he extensive seminar of Research and Commercial Studies Center, Cairo University, on ،،the confrontation strategies for current changes in the Egyptian business environment,, is opened by the Minister of General Business Sector Ashraf Al-Sharqawy and Cairo University President Gaber Nassar.

The Minister of General Business Sector Ashraf Al-Sharqawy said, during the seminar opening, that ،،the ministry works on analyzing current investments in general business sector companies and financing resources so as to reach investment structures as a response to current economic changes.,, He pointed out that ،،the ministry studies employment restructuring in companies to redistribute them on the jobs that suffers shortage in required efficiencies and achieve balance between technical and non-technical employment.,, The minister added that ،،there are many themes of developing companies in general business sector that we work on for treating the influence of recent economic changes on those companies.,,

A research paper entitled Does Egyptian Universities’ Disclosure on Social Responsibility Enhance Sustainable Development? That aimed at investigating the extent to which Egyptian universities disclose information on social responsibility to different stakeholders, which leads to the enhancement of sustainable development.