Newgiza University (NGU) is committed to advancing lifelong learning by offering specialized vocational training that equips students, professionals, and community members with practical, career-oriented skills. Through workshops and professional courses organized by its schools and the Professional Development Academy (PDA), NGU bridges academic knowledge with hands-on experience to foster professional growth and innovation.
PDA is an annual initiative that regularly delivers structured training programs designed to enhance employability and professional competencies across various fields. By holding these programs each year, NGU ensures the sustainability and continuity of its lifelong learning efforts, providing consistent opportunities for skill-based development and community engagement.
This evidence file highlights three key vocational training initiatives conducted in 2024 that demonstrate NGU’s dedication to skill-based learning and professional development:
- Ad-hoc Event
Dental Photography Workshop
Dates: 3-4 March 2024
Organized by: Dental Students’ Scientific Association (DSSA), School of Dentistry, Newgiza University
The Dental Photography Workshop organized by the DSSA at Newgiza University provided participants with in-depth, hands-on training in professional dental photography. The course aimed to enhance students’ ability to document clinical cases accurately and aesthetically, an essential vocational skill for modern dental practice.
Objectives:
- Develop technical proficiency in intraoral and extraoral photography.
- Introduce participants to lighting techniques, camera settings, and digital documentation tools.
- Strengthen vocational competencies required for professional case presentation and patient communication.
- Provide a platform for networking with industry professionals and clinical instructors.
Participants:
- Undergraduate dental students from NGU.
- Invited guests and young professionals from other universities.
- Dental photography experts and teaching staff.
- Programmed Events
- Cosmetics Master Class – From Basics to Brilliance
Dates: 24, 26, 29 June 2024
Organized by: Professional Development Academy (PDA), Newgiza University
The Cosmetics Master Class is a three-day vocational course offering a comprehensive exploration of the formulation, production, and business aspects of cosmetic products. Participants receive hands-on experience creating hair care, bath, and skincare products such as shampoos, conditioners, bath bombs, lotions, and scrubs.
The course also includes a guest lecture by Dr. Alaa Youssef, founder and CEO of jEVAN Natural Care, on transforming a passion for cosmetics into a successful business. Legal considerations in the cosmetics industry are covered to ensure participants understand regulatory compliance.
Objectives:
- Identify and differentiate hair, bath, and skincare product types.
- Analyze ingredients and their functions in various formulations.
- Gain practical experience in product formulation and production.
- Learn entrepreneurship strategies for launching cosmetic brands.
- Understand legal and regulatory requirements in the cosmetic industry.
Learning Outcome:
Participants completing this course acquire both the technical know-how to formulate cosmetic products and the business acumen to navigate legal and entrepreneurial challenges. Certificates are awarded upon full attendance.
Target Audience:
- Undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students
- Pharmacy professionals and entrepreneurs interested in cosmetic formulation
- Unlocking the Power of Network Pharmacology – The Intersection of Biology and Pharmacology
Dates: 19, 26 October 2024
Organized by: Professional Development Academy (PDA), Newgiza University
This specialized vocational course provided participants with computational and analytical skills in Network Pharmacology, an emerging interdisciplinary field connecting biology, chemistry, and pharmacology. The training introduced bioinformatics tools such as Cytoscape, STRING, and ShinyGO, enabling participants to map drug–target–disease networks and predict novel therapeutic targets.
Objectives:
- Understand the concepts and principles of Network Pharmacology.
- Integrate biological and chemical data for drug-target analysis.
- Apply computational methods for drug repurposing and mechanism discovery.
- Build and analyze networks using Cytoscape and related databases.
Course Content:
- Constructing drug-target-disease networks.
- Performing protein-protein interaction and enrichment analyses.
- Preparing drug and disease target datasets.
- Applying network pharmacology methods for research and development.
Target Audience:
- Senior pharmacy students
- Postgraduate students
- Drug developers and academic researchers
Learning Outcomes:
Participants gained hands-on bioinformatics skills, learned to predict drug-target interactions, and became capable of applying NP approaches in research, making this course a significant vocational and scientific development opportunity.
