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13 August…. Workshop on “Egyptian Knowledge Bank”
The Community Service and Environment Development sector at Faculty of Arts - Alexandria University announces for a workshop about “Egyptian Knowledge Bank” in cooperation with the Digital Library of the Supreme Council of Universities. The workshop will be held on Saturday, 13 August 2016 at 11:00 am where Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah, Director of the Digital Library will deliver a lecture.
Dr. Ghada Abdel Moneim Moussa stated that this session is designed to know how to benefit from the Egyptian knowledge Bank. She declared that and registration is available through the secretariat office of the Community Service and Environment Development sector at Faculty of Arts.
Dr. Rushdy Zahran inaugurates the solar lighting project in the faculty of sciences
President Alexandria University Dr. Rushdy Zahran inaugurated the solar lighting project in the Faculty of Science buildings in El Shatby and Muharram. The project was funded by the European Union (EU) within the program (ENPI-CBCMED) for joint cooperation across the Mediterranean Sea. The project name is:
"Using of modern technology in non-central solar energy applications in public facilities in the Mediterranean Sea countries".
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Essam El-Kurdi University Vice-President for Community Service and Environment Development, Dr. Mohamed Abaza, University Vice-President for Matroh Branch, Dr. Hesham Gaber, University Vice-President for Education and Student Affairs and Dr. Mohammed Ismail, Dean of the Faculty of Science in addition to deputies and faculty.
The project installed 120 semi-transparent solar panels (permeability of 16%) with solar shading system on a total of 60 windows in El Shatby building with total capacity of 17.28 kilowatt that will feed the overall network directly using the latest control devices. It is expected to generate electric power at approximately annual rate of 26.35 megawatt/ hour providing about 8% of the total electrical energy used annually in El Shatby building
Also two sunshades were erected in Moharram Bek building, one in the garden and the other one was installed on the roof of Administration building with total capacity of (12.18) kilowatts expected generated
power of (23.27 megawatts/hr) that shall provide about 4% of the electrical energy used annually in the building of Muharram Bek.
“El-Shiehy” visits the first phase constructions of University buildings in Matroh branch
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ashraf El-Shiehy accompanied by Matroh Governor Mr. Alaa Abu Zaid and AU Rector Dr. Roshdy Zahran visited the first phase constructions of AU buildings in Matroh branch with total cost of 48 Million EGP and implemented by the Armed Forces' Engineering Authority.
The Minister stressed the importance of this expansion to serve the education process and students through providing required facilities to produce graduates at the highest level.
Matroh Governor Mr. Abu Zaid stated that the governorate provides the support to overcome any obstacles that may hinder the work.
Dr. Zahran commended efforts that have been made by the Armed Forces' Engineering Authority to finish the first building in record time only two months. Dr. Mohamed Abaza the University Vice President for Matroh Branch spoke about branch history and thanked all persons who contributed to its establishment and development.
The visit was witnessed by Dr. Essam Kurdy the University Vice President for Community Service and Environment Development, Dr. Hesham Gaber the University Vice President for Education and Students Affairs and Eng. Ashraf Hamed the Director of Watania for Contracts and Supplies in addition to faculty members, students and community leaders in Matroh.
El-Shiehy and Zahran attend a conference in Matroh to support Tahya-Misr Fund
As a support for the national initiative launched by Mr. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Matroh governorate held a conference to support . the conference was held in Matroh Governorate with headquarter participation of Dr. Ashraf El-Shiehy the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Matroh Governor Mr. Alaa Abu Zaid, President of Alexandria University Dr. Roshdy Zahran, Dr. Mohamed Abaza the University Vice President for Matroh Branch and Mr. Sayed El-Eshmawy the Executive Director of Tahya-Misr Fund in addition to
The Minister Dr. El-Sheihy stated that the higher education is the basis of improvement and Matroh University will inaugurated in 2017 as governmental university. He also announced about scholarship programs that will be allocated in private universities for Matroh students and other border governorates.
Matroh Governor Mr. Abu Zaid commended the national role of Matroh people through supporting the political leadership and providing national sharing in Tahya-Misr Fund. He also commended the involvement of businessmen, civil sector institutions and community leaders in supporting the Fund.
Graduate Studies and Research Council celebrates and honors Dr. Seddik Abdel Salam
The Graduate Studies and Research Council at Alexandria University held a celebration to honor Dr. Seddik Abdel Salam the University Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research for reaching retirement age in presence of Dr. Roshdy Zahran the University President and University Deputies.
Appreciation was expressed for Dr. Seddik contributions in university service and scientific research during his work and his achievements to improve education system and regulations of graduate studies for student benefit and in accordance with latest international systems. The attendants also appreciated his constant efforts to support young facultymembers by providing travel opportunities to study abroad in distinguished universities. Dr. Seddik has been usually encouraging cooperation with world universities and creating common degrees in various disciplines that serves the development objectives of Egypt in addition to promoting young researchers and international publication, establishing research labs and supporting research projects related to community issues and industry problems believing on scientific research importance in enhancing the national economy and achieving comprehensive renaissance in Egypt.