* Three Memoranda of Understanding between the university and Baghdad University , The Yemeni Institution of Bugshan Cell Development , and the Dutch Berlage Institute. * The appointment of 17 university staff members. * Granting of 21 Scientific Degree. In March Session, Assiut University Council, headed by Prof. Mustafa Kamal, the President of the University, agreed on the memorandum of understanding for cooperation between Assiut University and the Baghdad University that aimed at closer cooperation in the field of scientific research and exchanging of staff members, students and scientific publications. The Council also agreed on the memorandum of understanding with the The Yemeni Institution of Bugshan Cell Development, which is aimed at facilitating the procedures for the Yemenis students, and providing the teaching aids and appropriate training opportunities for them. The Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Berlage Institute in the Netherlands, which aims to exchange staff members and joint research and so exchange of information, lectures and attend seminars. On tther hand, the council approved the appointment of 17 staff members includes 2 Professors, 3 assistant lecturers, and 12 lecturer. The Council also approved the granting of 21 degree, including 10 doctoral degrees, 11 master's degrees by 4 degrees.