The university council approves that there is a cooperation protocol between Benha University and Rennes University. Prof.Dr. El-Sayed Fouda, the dean of the faculty of law at Benha University signs the protocol with Prof.Dr. Julian budu, the dean of the faculty of law at the University of Rennes during his visit to France.  The protocol sets forth that curriculums should be classified into two parts: the parts that will be taught using the French language and the parts that will be taught using Arabic language. Prof.Dr. El-Sayed Fouda, the dean of the faculty of law indicates that this protocol will be put into action in Mars, 2017 when the president of the University of Rennes meets the president of the University of Benha to initiate the academic year 2017/2018.

Prof.Dr. EL-Sayed EL-Kady , the university president attends the inauguration of the first scientific forum at the faculty of physical education. The inauguration was attended by prof.Dr. Gamal Ismail, the vice president of community service and environment development, prof.Dr. Hesham Abu- El- Enin, the vice president of post-graduate studies and research, prof.Dr. Ezat EL-khait, the head of staff members club at the university and several students and professors. Prof.Dr. Ghada Amer, the professor of electro-engineering speaks about the innovation and creativity of the youth urging the students at the faculty should enhance their innovative abilities and create a suitable environment for inventors and creators in all fields. The university president asserts that innovation is importantand students have to create new jobs by setting up small companies that provide services to the community. At the end of the forum, the university president honors the winners who achieve sport accomplishments around the world.

     Benha University congratulates Prof.Dr. Ghazy Mohamed RatibAssassa, the Emeritus professor at the faculty of engineering at Shubra on being the university president's chancellor of the international relationships for one year wishing him great success in his new position.