The Hungarian Ambassador and her accompanying group visited the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP), where they were received by Professor Hesham Sallam, Founder of MUVP.

During the visit, Professor Sallam provided the delegation with a guided tour of the Center, introducing its research facilities, key fossil collections, and major scientific discoveries. The visit highlighted MUVP’s role as a leading center for vertebrate paleontology research in the region.

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The Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP) was honored during the 16th Science Day ceremony, where Professor Dr. Hesham Sallam, Dr. Shorouq Al-Ashqar, and Dr. Sanaa El-Sayed were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology.

The ceremony highlighted their continued dedication to advancing scientific research and acknowledged their role in strengthening

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A new species of ancient crocodile that lived in Egypt approximately 80 million years ago has been discovered in the Western Desert. The species, named Wadisuchus kassabi (the “Valley Crocodile”), was described in a study led by Dr. Sara Saber as first author.

Details of this significant scientific discovery were published in The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, one of the world’s leading international journals specializing in evolutionary biology and systematics.

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Professor Dr. Ehab Abdel-Latif, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Mansoura University, met with Dr. Georgios L. Georgalis, Professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences, to discuss strengthening academic cooperation in the field of vertebrate paleontology.

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Professor Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, met with Dr. Georgios L. Georgalis, Professor at the Institute of Animal Systematics and Evolution of the Polish Academy of Sciences, to enhance cooperation in the field of vertebrate paleontology.

The meeting was attended by Professor Hesham Sallam, Founder of the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP), and members of the Sallam Lab team.

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Professor Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Professor Dr. Ehab Abdel-Latif, Dean of the Faculty of Science, visited the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP).

During the visit, the university leadership met with Professor Hesham Sallam and members of the Sallam Lab team, where they reviewed the Center’s latest scientific discoveries and ongoing research activities.

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Professor Hesham Sallam delivered a public lecture at the Alexandria National Museum as part of the “Heritage Ambassadors” program.

During the lecture, Professor Sallam presented the scientific story behind the discovery of Mansourasaurus, the first Egyptian dinosaur to be named and described by an Egyptian-led team. The talk highlighted the scientific and cultural significance of this remarkable fossil discovery and its role in promoting public engagement with Egypt’s natural heritage.

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