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Alexandria University Launches the National Reading Project in Cooperation with “Scientific Research for Investment”
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to promoting cultural awareness and encouraging students to read and explore knowledge, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the university organized — in cooperation with “Scientific Research for Investment” — the launch of the National Reading Project at the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Medicine.
In her speech, Dr. Affaf Al-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, affirmed that this project is one of the pioneering initiatives that contribute to building the Egyptian individual culturally and intellectually. She stressed that Alexandria University attaches great importance to initiatives that promote cultural awareness and positive values among its students, noting that reading is the cornerstone for building an enlightened generation capable of leading the future.
For his part, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, stated that the college’s participation in the project’s activities stems from its role in developing students’ intellectual and human skills alongside their academic ones. He emphasized that this initiative represents an important step toward strengthening the culture of reading among the students of the Faculty of Medicine and the university as a whole.
Dr. Lamia El-Shafie, Coordinator of Volunteer Activities and General Coordinator of the National Reading Project at Alexandria University, pointed out that reading broadens students’ horizons and refines their personalities, adding that it is one of the most important initiatives that enhance students’ cultural awareness and strengthen their sense of belonging.
Dr. Abdo Ibrahim, Director of Educational Projects and Quality at Scientific Research for Investment, delivered a presentation introducing students to the competition’s rules and categories. He encouraged them to participate actively in the project, which aims to instill the habit of reading across all segments of society and to promote appreciation of the Arabic language and knowledge.
The award includes three main categories:
The Diamond Award, worth 1,000,000 EGP
The Gold Award, worth 500,000 EGP
The Silver Award, worth 250,000 EGP
At the end of the event, participating students in the accompanying cultural competition were honored and presented with gifts from Scientific Research for Investment in recognition of their outstanding participation. The event concluded in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and a shared passion for reading and learning.
Attending the event were Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Alaa Janib, the Prince of Poets.
President of Alexandria University Visits British Universities to Enhance Academic and Research Cooperation and Sign International Partnership Agreements
As part of the strategy of Alexandria University and Alexandria National University to promote international openness and strengthen collaboration with leading global institutions, Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria National University, and Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University, paid an official visit to the United Kingdom.
The visit featured a comprehensive program of meetings with several distinguished British universities and the signing of new cooperation agreements in the fields of education, scientific research, and innovation.
During the visit, two academic and research cooperation agreements were signed between Alexandria University, Alexandria National University, and the University of East London (UEL) at the Egyptian Cultural Centre in London, in the presence of Ambassador Ashraf Sweilam, Egypt’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr. Rasha Hussein, the Egyptian Cultural Attaché, and senior officials from the University of East London.
The agreements include the establishment of joint academic programs granting dual degrees, the harmonization of academic quality standards, and the promotion of academic and student exchange. They also focus on collaboration in innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and curriculum development aligned with international standards and global labor market requirements.
Prof. Konsowa affirmed that these agreements represent a new step toward the internationalization of higher education and the provision of global learning opportunities for students and faculty members. He noted that the partnership with the University of East London builds on Alexandria University’s ongoing success in establishing strategic collaborations with prestigious international institutions.
For his part, Dr. Demir emphasized that these agreements mark a qualitative leap in Alexandria National University’s pursuit of effective international partnerships, offering students a world-class educational experience that equips them to compete in the global labor market and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The visit also included a field tour of the Royal Docks Sustainability Hub at the University of East London, as well as the Sugarcrete Lab, Maker Club, and several innovation facilities, where discussions focused on advancing creativity-based education and strengthening the link between scientific research and practical application.
As part of the visit, Prof. Konsowa and Dr. . Demir also visited the University of Essex, where they discussed mechanisms for cooperation between the two universities—and other global partners—to establish a Regional Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at the Technology Park of Alexandria University. They also explored the activation of new dual-degree programs among the three universities (Alexandria, Alexandria National, and Essex) in fields such as Digital Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence, Computer and Engineering Sciences, Business, Economics, and Political Science, through flexible models like (2+1), (3+1), and (4+1).
Both sides discussed potential research collaboration in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Cybersecurity, and visited several of Essex’s research facilities, including the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, and a number of specialized laboratories.
This visit comes as part of Alexandria University’s ongoing efforts to enhance its international presence and develop its academic and research programs in line with global trends in higher education, reaffirming its leading role in promoting innovation and academic excellence.
Commencement of the Third Academic Year of the Dual Degree Program between Alexandria University and the University of Essex, UK
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, to strengthening international cooperation and enhancing the quality of higher education, students of the Faculty of Engineering enrolled in the dual degree program between Alexandria University and the University of Essex have commenced their studies for the third consecutive year at the University of Essex. The program covers two specializations: Computer and Communication Engineering, and Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering.
This program comes within the framework of the agreement signed between the two universities, which offers students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Alexandria University and a Master’s degree from the University of Essex under the (4+1) system. Students study for four years at Alexandria University, followed by one academic year at the University of Essex to complete the requirements for the Master’s degree.
It is worth mentioning that the current academic year marks the graduation of the second cohort of students who joined the University of Essex within this distinguished partnership between the two universities. The program reflects Alexandria University’s dedication to academic openness to international institutions, providing exceptional educational opportunities for its students, and contributing to the preparation of graduates capable of competing in the global labor market by combining solid engineering education with advanced international experience.
Alexandria University Receives the Ambassador of Pakistan in Cairo to Discuss Prospects for Academic and Research Cooperation
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, received today H.E. Mr. Aamer Shaukat, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Cairo, on behalf of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the University’s International Relations Office; Dr. Magdy Agamia, Professor of Comparative Literature and Persian Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts; and Mr. Asad Khan, Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo.
The meeting came within the framework of exploring avenues for academic and research cooperation and strengthening partnerships between Alexandria University and Pakistani educational institutions.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Abdel Hakim welcomed the Pakistani ambassador, conveying the greetings of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, and affirming the deep-rooted historical relations between Egypt and Pakistan. He reviewed the university’s distinguished capabilities, including highly qualified academic staff, advanced technological infrastructure, and a clear strategy for enhancing education, scientific research, and community service. He also highlighted the university’s expansion in international double and joint degree programs with leading global universities, as well as the comprehensive educational services provided to international students and the university’s overseas branches.
Dr. Abdel Hakim expressed Alexandria University’s aspiration to strengthen academic and cultural cooperation with Pakistani universities in fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and the humanities. He pointed out that the Department of Oriental Languages at the Faculty of Arts offers a program for teaching the Urdu language, and that the university’s Center for Teaching Arabic to Foreigners provides distinguished services to learners from various countries.
For his part, Ambassador Aamer Shaukat expressed his pleasure at visiting Alexandria University, praising its prestigious regional and international standing, its advanced scientific and research capabilities, modern laboratories, and outstanding academic staff. He affirmed his country’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Egyptian academic institutions—particularly Alexandria University—across various scientific and research fields. The ambassador also emphasized the deep appreciation the Pakistani people hold for Egypt, describing it as a nation of inspiring civilization and rich history that binds the two peoples together.
Joint Scientific Conference between Alexandria University and Port Said University on “Early Childhood and Artificial Intelligence”
Under the auspices of Major General Mohab Habashi, Governor of Port Said, Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Alexandria University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Port Said University, organized its scientific conference entitled “Early Childhood and Artificial Intelligence: A Future Vision in Light of the Presidential Initiative ‘A Beginning for Building the Human Being’.”
The conference was held over two days, Wednesday and Thursday, October 1–2, 2025.
Alexandria University participated with a high-level delegation that included Prof. Dr. Rehab Seddik, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education; Prof. Dr. Lamia Osman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Dr. Solaf Abou El Fath El Hamrawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; and Prof. Dr. Eman El Nakeeb, Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.
During her speech at the opening session, Prof. Dr. Rehab Seddik emphasized that the conference represents a successful model of integration and cooperation between Alexandria University, with its long-standing academic heritage and scientific leadership, and Port Said University, known for its continuous development and dynamism in supporting scientific research. She explained that the conference provides a national scientific platform for dialogue on the future of early childhood education in light of the digital revolution and explores how artificial intelligence technologies can be employed to support children, teachers, and families through educational applications and intelligent assessment tools that consider individual differences and contribute to improving the quality of early childhood education services.
She further stressed that the conference aligns with global trends in early education and is consistent with the Presidential Initiative “A Beginning for Building the Human Being” launched by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which serves as a comprehensive national framework for investing in the development of the Egyptian human being from the earliest stages of childhood.
The scientific sessions witnessed the participation of a large number of professors, deans, and vice deans from both Alexandria and Port Said Universities, including Prof. Dr. Eman El Nakeeb, Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Alexandria University, and Prof. Dr. Hend El-Gebaly, Dean of the Higher Institute of Social Work in Alexandria, alongside a distinguished group of experts and researchers in the fields of education and artificial intelligence.
