- 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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