Higher Education: Launch of the "Together" Competition for University and Institute Students to Produce Short Videos Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Deviant Ideas

             As part of ongoing efforts to combat deviant ideas that contradict the tolerant religious beliefs and the authentic cultural and societal heritage of the Egyptian people, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, under the patronage of Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announces launching a competition under the slogan "Together." The competition aims to produce a short video, no longer than one minute, to help counter-destructive and deviant ideas.

The competition reflects the ministry's significant focus on shaping well-rounded youth, fostering their sense of loyalty and belonging, and shielding them from destructive and deviant ideas, thereby creating a generation capable of building and innovating.

Competition Participation Criteria:

1. Students must produce a single video, no longer than one minute, with a size not exceeding 100 MB.
2. The video must be original (inspired by the students' ideas) and should not contain any clips taken from the internet. Any video found to violate this rule will be disqualified.
3. The film's production team should not exceed five students.
4. The video resolution must be at least (FULL HD).
5. The video must be uploaded to the designated online platform, including the university's name and the names of the team members.

The submitted works must focus on one of the following themes:

• Promoting the culture of tolerance and coexistence.
• Social peace within the community.
• Supporting the values of citizenship.
• Upholding principles of moderation and balance.
• Countering false and extremist ideas.

Submissions can be made through the designated competition platform:
https://forms.gle/raBk6goFRq6QWDxx6

Submission Period:
From Sunday, December 29, 2024, to Saturday, January 25, 2025.

A specialized committee, led by the Leadership Development Institute, will evaluate the competing entries. Winning students will be honored during the upcoming session of the International Book Fair.