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President of Alexandria University Appoints New Vice Deans
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, issued decisions appointing new vice deans in several faculties, as follows:
* Dr. Jihan Farouk Abul-Kheir, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Lamia Ahmed Othman, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Nursing for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Islam Amin Zaki, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys’ for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses Mechanisms of Comprehensive Qualifying Exam for Doctoral Degree
Alexandria University’s Council of Graduate Studies and Research, which met this morning, Tuesday, 23 July 2024, headed by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, discussed the mechanism of the comprehensive qualifying exam for the doctoral degree, where Dr. Saeed confirmed that this exam aims to qualify and raise the efficiency of doctoral students by measuring their ability to interpret scientific concepts related to their academic specialization and measuring their thinking skills, in addition to preparing and qualifying them to write their theses in a correct scientific manner. Dr. Saeed stressed to the Vice Deans of Faculties and Institutes of Alexandria University, the necessity of developing a vision for each faculty and institute regarding the mechanism for implementing the comprehensive qualifying exam for the doctoral degree in a manner that suits each faculty and institute.
• The Council also discussed the topics of the Committee of Teaching Assistants and Assistant Lecturers, scientific missions, scholarships and study leaves to obtain master's and doctoral degrees.
• The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, for cooperation in areas of common interest and to activate the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two parties in 2012, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, and Hankuk University in the Republic of Korea in the field of cultural and student exchange between the two universities, the Cooperation Agreement between the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, and the University of Naples Federico II - Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Italy, with the aim of cultural and scientific cooperation between the two universities, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, and Vita Biotics Egypt for Pharmaceutical Industries, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Business and Kent State University, USA, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, and Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Alexandria University Participates in the Activities of the New Alamein Festival 2024
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the United Company, Alexandria University, and the Student Activities Sector of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Alexandria University is participating in the "Alamein World" Festival held in the New Alamein City.
This participation comes within the framework of the important role of student activities included in the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2023, which is implemented at the level of all Egyptian universities. It is also a unique opportunity for Alexandria University students to learn about and participate in major development projects in Egypt.
The festival represents an important platform to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable development and encourage creativity among Egyptian youth. It aims to introduce students from all governorates to the major development achievements in Egypt and provide them with the opportunity to participate in the huge development programs held in New Alamein.
It is worth noting that the festival is organizing a set of wonderful events, providing participants with a unique opportunity to see the latest developments in the New Alamein City, which is a model for modern urban development in Egypt.
Alexandria University’s Faculties and Institutes Board of Trustees Discusses Administrative Preparations of Faculties Organizing Entrance Exams for Academic Year 2024/2025
Alexandria University’s Board of Trustees of Faculties and Institutes, headed by Mr. Mohamed Fathy Abul-Nasr, Secretary-General of the University, discussed the administrative preparations for organizing entrance exams according to the timeframe for enrolment and registration for the academic year 2024/2025, stressing the need for the faculty secretaries to ensure the readiness of the coordination laboratories in preparation for receiving students to register to take the tests through the electronic coordination website on the Internet, during the period from Thursday 25 July 2024 until Thursday 8 August 2024. He also stressed the need to choose distinguished administrative cadres capable of overcoming all obstacles facing students while registering their majors.
• The Board also reviewed the status of the annual job requirements for university employees for the fiscal year 2024/2025 in terms of need and surplus.
• The Board was informed of the recommendations of the Human Resources Committee regarding organizing the procedures for secondment from abroad to work at the university, as the University Secretary stressed to the faculty secretaries to adhere to the mechanisms for implementing those recommendations
• The University Secretary stressed to the faculty secretaries the need to follow up on the lists of archives that are no longer needed according to their legal terms in preparation for sending them to the National Archives.
• The Board was informed of the points that must be considered and focused on when the university units prepare later for their special needs plan.
• The University Secretary thanked the secretaries of the university's faculties and institutes for the distinguished efforts made during the academic year 2023/2024, wishing them success in the coming years.
Alexandria University and Louisville University Celebrate Graduation of 2+2 Program First Batch, Based on their Cooperation Agreement
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, witnessed today, Thursday, 18 July 2024, the celebration of Alexandria University and Louisville University of the graduation of the first batch of the 2+2 program in Biomedical Engineering, based on the cooperation agreement signed between the two parties. The event was attended by Dr. Essam El-Kurdi, President of El Alamein International University, Dr. Rushdi Zahran, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University, Dr. Essam Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Head of the Department of Bioengineering and Member of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University, Dr. Mustafa El-Naanaei, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at El Alamein International University, Dr. Emmanuel Colin, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Louisville University, and Dr. Paul Hoffman, Assistant President of Louisville University for International Affairs.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that the meeting included celebrating the graduation of five students from Alexandria University from the Biomedical Engineering Program, based on the cooperation agreement signed between the two universities, noting that the expansion of cooperation between Alexandria University and Louisville University was discussed to include cooperation in other engineering programs to include civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, environmental and industrial engineering, in addition to discussing the signing of a joint master's degree between the two parties with a 1+1 system in various engineering specializations, and discussing ways of joint cooperation in student exchange and various research projects between the two parties.
Dr. Essam El-Kordy stressed the rules and foundations for acceptance into the 2+2 program, which will result in students receiving two bachelor's degrees from the two universities at the end of the study program, in addition to providing job opportunities after completing their studies in the United States of America for students.
Dr. Essam Wahba welcomed the delegation from Louisville University to the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. He gave a presentation on the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, its programs, laboratories, and departments, and the joint international agreements concluded by the faculty with similar international colleges. Wahba stressed that this meeting is an exceptional opportunity for students from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, to benefit from the international programs that will be announced during the meeting.
Dr. Rushdi Zahran stressed that the meeting is a good opportunity for students to benefit from this agreement, expressing his hopes that more students will join this agreement, especially since it allows them to learn about different cultures.
The delegation from Louisville University expressed their pleasure for cooperating with Alexandria University, especially since it is one of the oldest universities in the Middle East. The delegation provided an overview of the summer research internship program opportunities in the United States of America.
At the end of the graduation ceremony, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dr. Essam El Kurdi, and Dr. Essam Wahba answered all students’ inquiries regarding admission to the 2+2 program signed between Alexandria University, Louisville University, and El Alamein International University.
