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Egyptian university and pharma join to create Africa’s first biotechnology academyCEFR A1

5 Jan 2026

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Adapted from Mouttasem Al-Baroudi, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Harut Hayriyan, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • An international university in Egypt has formed a new partnership.
  • The partner is a leading pharmaceutical company in the region.
  • Together they will create an academy for biotechnology in Africa.
  • The programme will begin early this year for postgraduate students.
  • Training will teach practical skills for industrial work and labs.
  • Students will visit company facilities and see real production.
  • The university will make the courses and set standards.
  • The company will help with training and technical support.
  • The aim is to close the gap between school and industry.

Difficult words

  • partnership — Two groups working together on a project.
  • pharmaceutical — Related to medicine and drug companies.
  • academy — A school or place for study and training.
  • postgraduate — Study or student after a first university degree.
  • training — Lessons to learn skills for a job.
  • industry — Business activity that makes goods or services.

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Discussion questions

  • Would you like to study at an academy for biotechnology?
  • Do you want practical training for industrial work?
  • Have you ever visited company facilities or a factory?

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