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UK Government Awards British University in Egypt President the Royal Medal of Honour (MBE)
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Mohamed Lotfy, President of the British University in Egypt, on his selection by the UK government in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List and his being awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education in both the UK and Egypt.
It is worth noting that Dr. Mohamed Lotfy is a graduate of Alexandria University, where he was a faculty member at the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. He traveled to obtain his doctorate from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. He has a rich history and academic career, and has raised Egypt's profile high. He is one of the youngest to hold a leading academic position at a UK university, most notably as First Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University, as well as the University of Sunderland. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Magna Charta Observatory in Bologna, which supports fundamental values, rights, and the independence of education and research at universities, from 2011 to 2019. He currently holds the position of Ambassador for Magna Charta, as well as the position of Vice-President of the Arab-European Network for the Training of University Leaders (ARELEN). He has also served as an advisor to the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education in the United Kingdom and as a member of the Academic Council of its Leadership Foundation for Higher Education International Program.
Education and Student Affairs Council Announces Timeline for Academic Year 2025/2026
The Alexandria University Education and Student Affairs Council, during its meeting chaired by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, reviewed the timeline for the 2025/2026 academic year, as announced by the Supreme Council of Universities. Studies begin on September 20, 2025, and continue until January 1, 2026. The mid-year break begins on January 24, 2026, and lasts for two weeks. The second semester begins on February 7, 2026, and continues until May 21, 2026. Second semester final exams begin in May and June 2026, depending on the nature of study and exams in each faculty.
- Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen thanked the faculty deans and the Centre for Measurement and Evaluation, headed by Dr. Sameh Nakhla, for their efforts during the past academic year and the smooth running of exams across all university faculties and institute s. He emphasized the importance of announcing exam results on time, in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Supreme Council of Universities.
* The council discussed a proposed mechanism for implementing the internal aptitude test for students nominated for admission to the Faculty of Specific Education, in light of the approval of the Faculty's Education and Student Affairs Committee and the Faculty Council.
* Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen congratulated all Alexandria University affiliates on the approaching New Hijri Year, praying to God Almighty to bring it back to Egypt with goodness, blessings, and prosperity.
* During the council meeting, Professor Ghada El-Khayat, Executive Director of the Centre for Educational Innovation and Distance Learning, gave a presentation on the centre's activities and services, inviting faculties and units to participate. She also presented the centre's various specialized sectors, represented by educational platforms, electronic content, training, and innovative initiatives. She emphasized the importance of adhering to the standards approved by the University Council for producing e-books and supporting faculty members in working on the platforms and following up on them across faculties. She also called for participation in the Alexandria Conference on Educational Innovations and Technology-Enhanced Learning, Alexandria University's flagship conference that discusses the latest developments in the university education process. The seventh edition will be announced soon. She also encouraged to participate in the incubation and pre-incubation programs of the PILOT Incubator, which has established seven startups to date. She pointed to the international awards Alexandria University has received in the field of educational innovations, the most recent of which was the UNESCO Award for the Most Active University in Training Faculty Members on Modern Teaching Methods on the UNESCO-IIOE platform. Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen praised the centre's activities, emphasizing the university's strategy to provide all forms of support for creativity and innovation.
Alexandria University Receives Minister of Youth and Sports
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, today, Saturday the 14th of June 2025, at Alexandria University Headquarters. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Minister's discussion of the doctoral dissertation submitted by researcher Commodore/ Samer Mustafa Hassan, from the Faculty of Physical Education for Men at Alexandria University in Abu Qir. The dissertation was titled "A Marketing Strategy for New Sports Markets in the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports."
The meeting was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Asaad El-Kiki, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Men, Dr. Safaa El-Sherif, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Alexandria, and Dr. Mohamed Sobhi, Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases.
During the meeting, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and universities to enable young people to benefit from the latest technologies and knowledge in the fields of youth and sports, building a new generation that is aware and armed with culture and national sense of belonging. He also praised the capabilities and sports facilities at Alexandria University and their role in organizing various sports competitions and activities in the governorate, highlighting the close cooperation between the Ministry and the university in organizing various activities and events.
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa emphasized the university's commitment to continuous communication and cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, through various events and activities aimed at fostering and honing students' energies, discovering talented individuals, and guiding them to benefit from these joint activities. He also pointed to the availability of sports facilities at the university for various sporting events and activities, serving university students and the youth of Alexandria Governorate in general.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, presented the university's shield to Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports.
Graduation of New Class of Executive Master's (EMBA) Students at Faculty of Business
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, attended the graduation ceremony of a new class of Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) students on Sunday evening, June 1, 2025. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Ayman Sheteiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Dr. Saeed Abdelaziz, former Governor of Sharkia and former Dean of the Faculty of Business; Dr. Farid El-Sahn, Executive Director of the Professional Graduate Studies Unit at the Faculty of Business; Engineer Wael Lotfy, Chairman and Managing Director of Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries Company (ENPPI); Major General Hazem Badr El-Din, Assistant Commander of the Northern Military Region; in addition to a group of academic and industrial leaders, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and faculty members from the Faculty of Business.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, expressed his pleasure at participating in this celebration, emphasizing the role of the Executive MBA Program in graduating business leaders and decision-makers who keep pace with the demands of a rapidly changing labour market. He praised the graduates' commitment and dedication to balancing their professional and academic responsibilities, urging them to continue developing themselves and learning new things in their fields of specialization. The President of the University emphasized Alexandria University's commitment to offering advanced academic programs that meet international standards and the needs of the labour market both inside and outside Egypt. He explained that the university currently offers up to 80 double and joint degrees with highly ranked international universities, enhancing the university's vision for local, regional, and global competitiveness.
For his part, Dr. Ayman Sheteiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, expressed his pleasure at the graduation of 186 students from the Executive Master's Program. He emphasized the faculty’s role in offering academic programs that keep pace with labour market demands, noting the introduction of joint and dual degrees with prestigious American, British, and French international universities. He emphasized that the graduates should be a proud representative of their faculty, acting as its ambassadors in the workplace.
Engineer Wael Lotfy, Chairman and Managing Director of ENPPI, emphasized that the ceremony embodies the connection between the academic and industrial communities, noting that cooperation with the university began in 2019. Mr. Lotfy emphasized the importance of continuous education and practical application, emphasizing that we are in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which relies on artificial intelligence. However, he emphasized that the human element remains the common and fundamental factor in all industrial developments.
In her speech, Dr. Omnia Yaqout, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the Faculty of Business, emphasized that the celebration represents the culmination of boundless ambition and the challenges that have been overcome. She explained that the professional master's degree is a fundamental requirement in a rapidly changing world, urging graduates to use education as an effective tool for change in their new phase. She added that the Executive MBA Program in Business Administration and Accounting works to support strong companies among major economic entities with global universities such as George Washington University and the University of Georgia in the United States.
President of Alexandria University Participates in "Political Leadership's Vision for Management and Protection of World Heritage Sites" Seminar at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, participated today, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the seminar entitled "The Political Leadership's Vision for the Management and Protection of World Heritage Sites." The seminar was delivered by Major General Dr. Khaled Fouda, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Local Development and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Management of World Heritage Sites. The event was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled Hassan Saeed, Governor of Alexandria, Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a group of experts and specialists in the fields of heritage, antiquities, and culture.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa emphasized the importance of the seminar's topic, especially in light of the Egyptian state's interest in preserving its cultural and civilizational heritage and reviving its global heritage. He pointed to the Alexandria Library's revitalization project as one such heritage restoration project, which has received worldwide appreciation and respect. Dr. Konsowa also referred to the activities included in the 20th International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments (IASTE) conference, organized by Alexandria University in cooperation with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The conference included numerous discussions on development projects, including heritage revitalization projects for the city of Alexandria, which the Alexandria Governorate is currently working on in cooperation with Alexandria University. He added that Alexandria enjoys the attention and respect of the European community in the northern Mediterranean countries. He also emphasized the need to protect Egypt's global heritage in cooperation with all institutions and civil society. Dr. Konsowa announced that Alexandria University will hold a series of seminars for all Alexandria University affiliates on the importance and development of historical heritage sites.
During his lecture, Major General of Staff Dr. Khaled Fouda discussed the Egyptian state's strategic vision for managing and protecting World Heritage sites, and the responsibilities of the Supreme Committee for World Heritage Site Management, through coordination with all local and international entities regarding the management and protection of heritage sites. He also spoke about Egypt's international obligations under the 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of Cultural Heritage, and the importance of coordination with UNESCO before initiating any projects within the scope of the World Heritage site. He emphasized the importance of effective partnerships between national and international institutions to achieve best practices in preserving Egyptian cultural heritage. He also announced that he would cooperate with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to hold a major symposium on Egyptian identity under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled affirmed that Egypt is witnessing a qualitative shift in the protection and development of heritage sites. He noted that Egypt boasts seven sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, in addition to 32 sites on the Indicative List, reflecting the richness and diversity of Egyptian heritage. The Governor highlighted the significant efforts being made in the Abu Mena archaeological site in Alexandria Governorate, in implementation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. A groundwater reduction project has been completed in coordination with the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, and Water Resources and Irrigation, paving the way for the launch of a project to reposition the area as a leading destination for cultural and religious tourism, enhancing its contribution to the national economy.
The Governor of Alexandria emphasized the importance of heritage protection, considering it a shared responsibility that requires the combined efforts of the state, civil society, and academic institutions. He also commended the pioneering role played by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in supporting heritage studies and research and organizing cultural and scientific events that contribute to enhancing community awareness and preserving national identity.
Dr. Ahmed Zayed emphasized the importance of this seminar, which carries a significant message to preserve Egyptian heritage, especially in light of the presence of decision-makers, a number of experts, academics, and owners of initiatives and projects related to preserving and protecting cultural heritage. He emphasized that the discussion of preserving heritage also includes discussion of identity and the importance of social cohesion among members of society. He added that today's seminar confirms that culture occupies an important place in the thinking of the Egyptian state, expressing his hope that this event will be repeated annually to raise awareness of the importance of preserving Egyptian heritage.
