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The Community Service and Environmental Development Council at Alexandria University held a meeting chaired by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, where he emphasized the importance of implementing occupational safety and health regulations during maintenance work within university facilities. This initiative aims to ensure a safe working environment and protect individuals' health and well-being. He also stressed the need for coordination among faculty vice deans for community service to document and upload faculty activities and future plans on the Supreme Council of Universities platform, highlighting the university’s contributions in this vital sector.

 

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Strategic Collaboration with the National Bank of Egypt

As part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with societal institutions, the council discussed the implementation mechanisms of a cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and the National Bank of Egypt. This aligns with the university's digital transformation strategy, aiming to digitize all university services.

 

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Key Scientific and Developmental Events

The council was also briefed on several significant upcoming events, including:
🔹 A seminar and forum titled "Sustainable Development", organized by the Faculty of Medicine on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Grand Hall of the Conference Center.
🔹 The annual celebration at the Faculty of Agriculture for the Dream Company Awards for Scientific Research Promotion in Egypt, in collaboration with the Scientific Society for Food Industries.
🔹 The Fifth Employment Forum at the Faculty of Education under the theme "Teacher Competencies and Employment Requirements in Alexandria Schools." Additionally, the Second Educational Policy Forum, discussing "Educational Policies: Contemporary Challenges and Future Prospects."
🔹 The report on literacy classes registered during February 2025, reflecting the university's commitment to community education initiatives.

This meeting reaffirms Alexandria University’s pivotal role in sustainable development and its ongoing efforts to strengthen the integration between academia and the broader community.

 

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In a Ramadan atmosphere that reflects the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity within the Alexandria University family, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, participated in the annual Iftar banquet organized by the University's Department of International Student Affairs for students of all nationalities.
 
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The Iftar was also attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hala Maklad, Director of the University's International Student Affairs and Welfare Department, in addition to faculty deans, as well as representatives from embassies including Dr. Khaled Mohareb, Head of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cairo, Dr. Abeer Ali, Consul of Lebanon, Dr. Ismail Al-Hadi, Libyan Cultural Attaché; Mr. Tawfiq Al-Jahni, Deputy Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Alexandria, Mr. Nimer Al-Louh, Head of Educational Affairs at the Palestinian Consulate, Mr. Mohamed Hammad, Head of Cultural Affairs at the Palestinian Consulate, and representatives from several Arab and foreign embassies.
 
 
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More than 250 students representing various nationalities from Asia, Africa, and Europe also attended, giving the evening a distinct international character that reflected the rich cultural diversity embraced by the university.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees, emphasizing that this annual tradition embodies the university's commitment to promoting cultural and social interaction among students of different nationalities. He also emphasized the university's unwavering commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive academic and social environment for its international students, helping them advance and excel.
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The event included a rich program of diverse entertainment, as well as an open dialogue session, during which students and university representatives exchanged friendly conversations and shared their academic and cultural experiences.
At the conclusion of the evening, the international students expressed their gratitude for this generous gesture from Alexandria University, emphasizing that this iftar had strengthened their sense of belonging to the university community and built bridges of communication and understanding between them and their colleagues from different cultures.
 
 
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Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired the first session of the Alexandria Private University Board of Trustees, attended by Dr. Maher Mesbah, Secretary of the Council of Private Universities, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria Private University, and members of the Board.
 
 
 
During the meeting, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir was elected by acclamation as Chairman of the Alexandria Private University Board of Trustees, and Dr. Hend Mamdouh Hanafi was elected as Vice Chairman of the University Board of Trustees.
 
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For his part, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa congratulated Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir and Dr. Hend Hanafi, wishing them success. During the meeting, His Excellency also gave a presentation on the activities of Alexandria Private University and its commitment to international quality standards. He reviewed its strategy and vision for internationalizing education, establishing numerous partnerships and alliances with prestigious international universities, establishing dual degrees with distinguished international universities and research institutes, and cooperating internationally with highly ranked international universities. He emphasized the university's commitment to offering modern academic programs that align with labor market requirements, noting that this university is an ambitious project that reflects the Egyptian state's vision to improve the quality of educational services and enhance the role of scientific research. It's worth noting that Alexandria Private University is a fourth-generation university. It is equipped with the latest global educational systems and the latest technological tools to support the educational, training, and research process. It offers modern interdisciplinary study programs to keep pace with the new demands of the local, regional, and international labor markets. This is designed to meet the needs of future jobs and fulfill the role of private universities in maximizing the use of higher education institutions' resources and providing distinguished educational services, thus enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian higher education at the regional level. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria (online), Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria Private University, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Hind Mohamed Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Hassan Shafik, President of the University of East London (online), Dr. Hani Abdel Qader Hegras, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center at the University of Essex (online), Dr. Diana Victor, Professor at the University of California, USA (online), Dr. Wael Nabil, President of Beirut Arab University, Professor Ahmed El-Wakil, President of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, President of the General Union of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce and President of the Union of Mediterranean Chambers, Professor Mohamed Hano, President of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, and Eng. Magdy Badr, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of IPEX.
 
 

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Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research, meeting this morning, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, chaired by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, discussed updating the Directory of Centers of Excellence and Accredited, Central, and Specialized Research Laboratories at Alexandria University. The Council also discussed Alexandria University Council Decisions No. 22 of 2013 and No. 9 of 2015, exempting master's and doctoral students from submitting their dissertations in the conventional format, as well as the public viva, in the event that their dissertations are published internationally.
 
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* The Council congratulated Dr. Mohamed El-Feki on the renewal of confidence and the issuance of the presidential decree re-appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Law for a second term, Dr. Ahmed Abdelrehim Hussein on his appointment as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ayman Shetewy on his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, on the occasion of the Alexandria University Center of Excellence for Water Laboratory obtaining international accreditation in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the highest international standard for laboratory efficiency and ensuring the quality and accuracy of test and analysis results.
 
 
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* The Council approved the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Malta to enhance scientific cooperation between the two parties, the proposed memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the International Medical University in Malaysia in the field of student and faculty exchange and other areas of research and development, the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Cordoba in Spain, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the International Centre for Cultural Communication in Malaysia (ICCCM), and the proposed memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the General Authority for Accreditation and Health Supervision. The council also approved the data transfer agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and Weill Cornell University's Faculty of Medicine in Qatar to enable the continuation of the preparation of research papers in the field of bioinformatics.
 
 
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Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs at Alexandria University, announced during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting held yesterday that logistical preparations and arrangements have been completed across all university faculties for the organization of the second semester midterm exams. He also noted that all necessary procedures and measures have been implemented to provide a suitable examination environment for students. He praised the regularity of the educational process within the university's faculties.
 
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Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen noted that the university is organizing a number of educational seminars during the second semester, with the participation of a select group of scholars, experts, and academics. These seminars aim to contribute to raising the awareness of students across the university's various faculties and understanding all the challenges facing Egypt, fostering a sense of loyalty and belonging to the nation, and discussing current societal issues.
 
 
 
As part of the university's strategy to support cooperation between academia and industry, the council discussed the general framework of the model of the collaborative education agreement between the Faculty of Engineering and industrial partners, and then submitted it to the University Council for approval.
 
 
 
In light of the university's commitment to supporting students with disabilities, the council was informed of the letter from the Supreme Council of Universities regarding the identification of categories benefiting from the objective test paper, based on scientific criteria appropriate to each student's characteristics.
 
 
 
Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the University's Centre for Measurement and Evaluation, reviewed a detailed report on the development of academic performance of students receiving warnings, the impact of academic counseling in reducing the number of students expelled andm at risk of expulsion at the university.
 
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The council honoured Dr. Nevin Bakry, Dr. Rehab Saleh, and Dr. Ayman Shetewi from the Faculties of Dentistry, Early Childhood Education, and Business respectively, in recognition of their outstanding efforts during their tenure as Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, wishing them continued success.