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Alexandria National University Board of Trustees Holds Its Second Meeting at Alexandria University
The second meeting of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University was held yesterday, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the presence of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria National University, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University and former President of Alexandria University, and members of the Board of Trustees.
During the meeting, the Board reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, the formation of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, and the definition of its duties and responsibilities. The Board also reviewed the follow-up report on the activities of the National University.
- The Board approved the inclusion of Dr. Roshdi Zahran, former President of Alexandria University and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University, as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University.
- The Board also approved the appointment of Dr. Yosry Taha, Dean of Registration and Admissions at Alexandria Private University, as Secretary of the Board.
- The Board approved the general bylaws of Alexandria National University.
- The Council approved the university's budgets for the previous fiscal years (2022/2023 and 2023/2024).
- The Council discussed the proposed number of students to be enrolled in the various programs at Alexandria National University and the university's scholarship policy for the next academic year 2025/2026 .
- Dr. Mohamed Nasr, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, gave a presentation on the construction phases of Alexandria National University, including classrooms, lecture halls, specialized laboratories, auditoriums, administrative offices, and an electronic research library. He explained that the second phase of the facilities is scheduled to be completed in August 2025, bringing the university's campus and facilities' capacity to 12,000 students.
- Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the Academic Governance Centre at Alexandria National University, gave a presentation on the centre’s objectives in human resources capacity building, and managing institutional performance through the committees of teaching and learning, measurement and evaluation, and academic performance development.
- The Council offered its condolences to the family of Engineer Abed Ezz El Regal, Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company, former Chairman of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, and member of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University, who passed away after a distinguished career in Egypt's industrial and energy sectors, praying to God Almighty to bestow His mercy upon him and to grant him a place in His spacious heavens. Mr. Ezz El Regal played a tangible role in facilitating communication between the university and the industrial sector to serve and develop the industry and contributed to numerous successes and achievements.
- Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, emphasized the role of national universities, which emerged from public universities, in meeting labour market needs, expanding new programs, providing greater opportunities for interdisciplinary programs, and keeping pace with the development of education programs at the international level, based on international partnerships in cooperation with prestigious international universities
Dr. Konsowa explained that Alexandria National University, despite its recent establishment, has three international agreements with Virginia Tech in the US, the University of Essex in the UK, and soon with the University of East London in the UK. He also emphasized that an integrated system exists to serve students at Alexandria University and Alexandria National University, allowing them to benefit from the educational and non-educational facilities and services currently being established at the two universities, in addition to international branches in Egypt and abroad. Some of these facilities will be inaugurated at the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year, including the specialized laboratories of the Faculty of Dentistry and the specialized electronic laboratories complex building. Other facilities will be inaugurated the following academic year, such as the large conference hall and its annexes, the central playground area and its services, the entertainment area, and the open-air theatre
For his part, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir expressed his thanks and appreciation to the administration of Alexandria University and Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, for the completion of this great edifice, which emerged from the prestigious Alexandria University, and for the unlimited support and achievements made during the past period at Alexandria National University. He emphasized the importance of cooperation and integration between public and national universities and the provision of modern academic programs that keep pace with the needs of future jobs
Community Service and Environmental Development Council Launches Committee to Supervise Transition to Smart, Interactive Learning Spaces Across Faculties
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, confirmed during the Community Service and Environmental Development Council's meeting this morning, Monday, May 19, 2025, the formation of a committee to monitor the university's faculties' and institutes' requirements for developing and upgrading classrooms and lecture halls, equipping them with smart interactive screens and data shows to serve the educational process at Alexandria University.
Dr. Allam emphasized that the development of classrooms and lecture halls comes within the framework of the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, regarding the continuous development of the university's educational infrastructure and the improvement of the academic work environment for faculty members and students, in line with the university's plan to keep pace with rapid developments in education. Dr. Allam indicated that the committee will assess the faculties' needs for smart interactive screens and data shows, in addition to improving the technological infrastructure of the classrooms and lecture halls and their related services.
The Council also discussed the role of Alexandria University in combating illegal immigration. Dr. Saeed Allam directed the vice deans of Alexandria University's faculties and institutes to organize awareness seminars for students to combat this phenomenon and raise awareness of its dangers and dire consequences for Egyptian families, highlighting the available positive alternatives.
The Council was informed of the report submitted by the Faculties of Medicine, Science, Agriculture, Education, and Physical Education for Men, the Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Pasha), Nursing, Early Childhood Education, and Economics and Political Science regarding the activities of these faculties in the community service and environmental development sector.
Alexandria University Wins First Place in the Micro-Certification Award
Alexandria University won first place in the Micro-Certification Excellence Awards – Universities category. This announcement was made on the sidelines of the 13th Ain Shams University International Conference, held as part of the third scientific conference "Quality Practices in Education: Innovative Pathways to Excellence."
Dr. Mona Abdelaal El-Zahry, Director of the Egyptian Centre of the International Institute for Distance Education, presented the results of the competition, which aims to enhance the digital teaching skills of faculty members and students at Egyptian universities.
The award was received on behalf of Alexandria University by Dr. Ghada El-Khayat, Executive Director of the Educational Innovations and Distance Learning Unit at the university. The centre had directed professors to enrol in and complete digital training courses on the IIOE platform as part of its training plan for this year. Alexandria University has achieved remarkable progress in capacity building through this platform. The Centre for Educational Innovations and Distance Learning also participated in the conference through a session titled: "A Roadmap for Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Egyptian Universities."
It is worth noting that this competition is part of an initiative by the Egyptian Centre of the International Institute of Online Learning (IIOE Egypt) in partnership with the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), which provides free courses through its online platform in the latest fields of digital education.
The competition honoured outstanding students in three main categories:
• University category: The award was given to the university with the highest participation in training courses.
• Faculty category: The faculty member who demonstrated outstanding performance in utilizing the IIOE Micro-Certification program, by obtaining the largest number of course completion certificates.
• Student category: The student who demonstrated outstanding performance in utilizing the IIOE Micro-Certification program, by obtaining the largest number of course completion certificates.
The awards were presented to the winners by Professor Dr. Sherif Keshk, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Digital Transformation, Mr. Pan Feng, Deputy Director of the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHE), and Professor Dr. Mona Abdelaal El-Zahry, Director of the IIOE Egypt Centre.
Education and Student Affairs Council Praises Efficiency of Second Semester Final Exams
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, praised the smooth and efficient progress of the final exams for the second semester during a meeting of the Alexandria University Education and Student Affairs Council held today, Monday, May 19, 2025. He emphasized that the university has made all necessary arrangements to monitor the progress of the exams on an ongoing basis and to provide a suitable environment and all means of comfort and care for students during their exams.
He also emphasized the provision of medical teams for emergency cases and designated spaces for students with special needs to facilitate their progress. He emphasized the need for faculty members, supporting staff, and the administrative staff to continue to attend throughout the exam period to ensure the regularity and smooth running of exams.
He also commended the effective role of the Centre for Measurement and Evaluation, headed by Dr. Sameh Nakhla, in monitoring the progress of exams, and the efforts of the General Administration for Youth Care, headed by Mr. Shehab Mahrous, in organizing student activities and actively participating in the Best University Student Activities Competition.
Dr. Abdelmohsen directed the faculty vice deans to encourage final-year students to participate in the Egyptian Student Participation Survey issued by the Supreme Council of Universities. This survey aims to measure the quality of educational services and student satisfaction with their university experience. He emphasized that the results of this survey contribute to the development of the educational process within the Ministry of Higher Education's strategy.
He also highlighted the university's distinguished participation in the "Mawadda" presidential program, organizing events and workshops for faculty members and students, especially those with disabilities. He praised the efforts of Professor Dr. Mohamed Anwar, former Dean of the Faculty of Education, and the project team in implementing this important community initiative.
Alexandria University and the Popular and Military Defense Forces Organize a Student Visit to the Naval College
As part of the ongoing fruitful and constructive cooperation between Alexandria University and the Popular and Military Defense Forces, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, represented by the university's Military Education Department, organized a student visit to the Naval College in Alexandria.
The visit aimed to introduce students to the pivotal role the Naval College plays in preparing future officers, as well as to familiarize them with the latest advanced naval educational and training curricula and techniques.
During the visit, the students learned about the Naval College's rich history and its prominent role in graduating generations of leaders and officers who have contributed to the advancement of the Egyptian Navy and the protection of the homeland. They listened to the stories and heroic deeds of the college's graduates, who have written shining pages in Egypt's modern history. They also viewed the students' school day and the latest educational and training facilities, from classrooms equipped with the latest technology, to laboratories specialized in marine science and engineering, to advanced simulation devices that allow them to simulate realistic marine scenarios and apply what they have learned. The students also toured the college's various sports facilities and learned about the physical and athletic programs offered to Naval College students, which aim to build the character of officers capable of assuming responsibilities and performing their duties efficiently and competently.
For their part, the students expressed their admiration for learning about the latest maritime education methods, which rely on the latest educational technologies and interactive teaching methods, as well as modern navigational technologies and advanced communication systems used in naval units and vessels. They expressed their deep gratitude for the warm welcome and the valuable information they gained during this important introductory day.
