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A workshop on "Sensing Applications for Field Evaluation of Irrigated Agriculture"
The Center of Excellence for Water - Alexandria University pleasure to launch the call for application for the faculty members and graduate students to attend a workshop on "Sensing Applications for Field Evaluation of Irrigated Agriculture" which will take place in June 2023 at Utah State University
Start date for application:8 March 2023
Deadline for application:18 March 2023
Application link: https://www.coew-grantportal.info/#/workshopCalls
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour Attends Inauguration of International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs inaugurated today, Wednesday the 8th of March 2023, the activities of the Thirteenth International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University (Alexmed Lab 2023), under the title "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Laboratory Medicine", which extends over two days, from 8 to 9 March 2023, in the presence of Major General Dr. Saria Hawam, Director of the Medical Complex at Mustafa Kamel Military Hospital, Dr. Ayman El-Shayeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Abla Ahmed Abu Zeid, Head of the Clinical Pathology Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Chairman of the Conference, and Dr. Basant Moez, Professor at the Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Vice President of the Conference.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour praised the presence of many experts and international companies specialized in clinical pathology within the conference, which confirms its success from the beginning. He pointed out that the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the important departments in the faculty due to the contributions and medical services it provides. He added that the department has many accredited laboratories that provide excellent services to patients. El-Ghandour added that he hopes that the conference will come out with recommendations that benefit the research community in the field of clinical pathology, especially since the sub-sessions of the conference will witness discussion of important topics in modern methods of diagnosis. El-Ghandour stated that Alexandria University is keen to encourage this type of conference to exchange experiences between different research schools, raise the efficiency of doctors and improve the level of medical services provided to patients. He praised the efforts of the organizers of the conference and their great role in advancing laboratory medicine in university hospitals at Alexandria University.
While Dr. Abla Abu Zeid confirmed that the conference will discuss the problems and challenges faced by blood banks, as well as the latest technologies in diagnosing blood tumours and noncommunicable diseases. It also includes a workshop on quality management and crisis management. Abu Zeid confirmed that a group of clinical pathology experts from Alexandria, Cairo, Ain Shams, Zagazig, Assiut, Mansoura and Tanta universities, research centres affiliated with the Egyptian Armed Forces and central laboratories at the Ministry of Health will participate in the lectures at the conference, with the participation of more than 20 local and international companies specialized in the field of clinical pathology around the world. She indicated that an exhibition will be held on the side-lines of the conference for laboratory devices and chemicals, noting that the inauguration will witness the handing over of honorary shields to the former heads of the department in gratitude for their contribution to the success of the department and the conference, where Dr. Salah Marzouk, Professor of Clinical Pathology and Honorary President of the Conference, and Dr. Dalal Abdelgelil El-Geziri, Professor of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, will be honoured.
The Minister of Higher Education witnesses the signing of a cooperation agreement between Alexandria National University and the University of East London
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed signing a cooperation agreement between Alexandria National University and the University of East London UEL, in the presence of Dr. Awad Taj El-Din, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health and Prevention Affairs, Mr. Hassan Shehata, Minister of Manpower, and Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria National University, and Dr. Hassan Abdullah, Vice President of the University of East London, as part of the activities of launching the national strategy for higher education and scientific research under the auspices of the Prime Minister, and in the presence of a number of ministers, and a group of presidents of public, private and technological universities, and heads of centers and institutes Research bodies, a number of higher education experts, officials of international organizations and bodies, the House of Representatives and the Senate, investors, and a group of media and public figures.
The agreement was signed by Alexandria National University, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Khashen, the academic supervisor of the university, and on behalf of the University of East London, Dr. Hassan Abdullah, Vice President of the University.
Dr. pointed out. Ayman Ashour indicated that this cooperation comes in implementation of the directives of the political leadership on the need to expand cooperation with international universities of distinguished standing globally, to raise the quality of the educational process in new private universities, and to reach international levels, indicating that the international reference is one of the important goals within the axes of the national strategy for education. Higher education and scientific research, to ensure the provision of international quality education for students, and to raise the level of national universities.
The agreement aims to develop a number of dual award programs; To grant prizes presented by Alexandria National University and East London University in the field of encouraging innovation, as well as to participate in achieving the goal of "access" in higher education, which is a priority for both universities.
The items cover several areas of cooperation between the two universities, including; (Integrated Health and Sports Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Events and Tourism, Law).
The agreement includes; Joint coordination to provide a number of services that support the partnership between the two sides, including educational services, the provision of a “teacher through an academic link” in training courses that take place in partnership between the two parties, support for quality assurance, as well as cooperation in developing the capabilities of faculty members of Alexandria National University, which includes This includes organizing annual visits to provide face-to-face training, lectures by visiting professors, support for employment activities, as well as internal and external supervision of assessment and decision-making.
This partnership between the two universities is an important step to support cooperation in the field of student and faculty exchange between Egypt and the United Kingdom, as well as the implementation of joint research projects, as well as the partnership in creating a new package of study programs that support Egypt's vision for sustainable development 2030, by focusing on majors. Which serve the industrial sector and enhance the capabilities of graduates to suit the labor market, and also contribute to achieving the goals of availability in higher education by providing various educational opportunities that meet the requirements of the increase in the number of students enrolled in university education.
It is worth noting that the University of East London is one of the leading universities in focusing on entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom, and in preparing students for the labor market and developing their capabilities to innovate and lead the future.
President of Alexandria University presents new visions for the internationalization of higher education
Under the auspices of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, the activities of launching the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, which was launched by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and on the sidelines of the events, a session was held on the internationalization of higher education, chaired by Dr. Abdulaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and came out with a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: developing study programs in universities and linking them to the labor market, improving the quality of education in all regions In order to reach international accreditation, working to make Egyptian universities attractive institutions for international students, and working to issue (Student Visa) in a way that helps reach global competitiveness, establishing a mechanism for coordination between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and faculty members, especially in interdisciplinary sciences granted from abroad, establishing a mechanism For approvals of dual and joint degrees and certificates with international universities, supporting international partnerships and coordinating with international financing agencies to support students to study abroad by creating a local channel for funding through scholarships, supporting academic and student exchange and cooperation in the field of joint scientific research, and providing scholarships to obtain master’s degrees and Ph.D.
Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs participated in the session, and a number of presidents of public, private, private and foreign universities, experts and researchers, and the president of the Alexandria University Student Union.
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa Signs Cooperation Agreement between Alexandria University and the British University of East London
During the activities of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research held yesterday under the auspices of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, and in the presence of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, their excellencies ministers, presidents of public, private and national universities, and Mr. Gareth Bayley, British Ambassador to Cairo, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, signed a cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the British University of East London with the aim of cooperation through a set of double degrees and joint degrees that support Egypt’s vision 2030. These degrees are mainly concerned with industry-related programs and innovation programs that will provide opportunities for students in the labour market, in the fields of health sciences, sports, business administration and entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, law and justice. Cooperation will also include joint research projects, joint scientific supervision, exchange of faculty professors between the two universities, receiving visiting professors, exchange of scientific and academic materials, and live broadcasting of classes in related disciplines of common interest, as well as developing short-term language study programmes.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by a group of leaders of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, representatives of the British Embassy, and representatives of the British Council.
