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Community Service and Environmental Development Council Launches a Student Competition for Waste Management and Reviews University Preparations for the Egypt Government Excellence Award
During the meeting of the Community Service and Environmental Development Council Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, extended her congratulations to Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and to the entire university community on the occasion of Alexandria University being awarded the title of “The Most Sustainable University in Africa for 2025”, according to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
She emphasized that this achievement reflects the significant efforts exerted by the university in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development, as well as its strong support for green transformation projects across the university.
Dr. Al-Oufy also stressed the importance of assigning six representatives from each faculty for each axis of the ranking, to ensure continuous coordination and effective preparation for participation in the upcoming evaluation cycle.
Dr. Al-Oufy further announced the launch of a student competition entitled “Smart Waste Management”, aimed at developing and implementing innovative solutions for smart waste management. The competition includes three financial prizes, in addition to the formation of a technical team tasked with integrating the winning ideas into a comprehensive smart waste management system to be implemented across Alexandria University.
The Council was also briefed on Alexandria University’s hosting of the Organizing Committee of the Egypt Government Excellence Award, which will evaluate the Alexandria University Internal Excellence Award for 2025. In this context, it was announced that five faculties had won the internal excellence award and will represent the university in the Egypt Government Excellence Award 2025 at the level of Egyptian universities.
The activation of Government Excellence Units within each faculty was also emphasized.
Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy outlined the main objectives of the sector, which include enhancing the leadership and competitiveness of Alexandria University and improving the quality of life of all university affiliates, including students, faculty members, and staff. During the meeting, she also defined the roles and responsibilities of the participating units and departments from the faculties in developing strategies for the various academic sectors of the university.
The Council reviewed the latest developments in the Occupational Safety and Health file, where Dr. Fahmy Sharal, Emeritus Professor at the High Institute of Public Health, noted that specialized working teams are currently being formed to manage risks. He added that periodic inspections of facilities are underway, along with the collection of environmental samples from laboratories to ensure the safety of students and faculty members, with particular emphasis on evacuation plans and fire prevention measures.
In addition, Dr. Salah Suleiman, General Coordinator of the university course “Community Issues,” reviewed Alexandria University’s activities aimed at raising students’ awareness of key societal issues, including population challenges, human rights, combating corruption, countering malicious rumors, citizenship, and Egyptian national security.
The Council also reviewed reports on activities and events implemented by the faculties and institutes of the university during November and December, which included the launch of medical and community convoys, as well as the organization of workshops, awareness and educational seminars, religious lectures, and scientific conferences.
The Graduate Studies and Research Council Congratulates the Research Team of the Alexandria Regional Alliance on Winning a Presidential Project in the Field of Electric Vehicles and Smart Transportation
The Graduate Studies and Research Council at Alexandria University, during its meeting held on Sunday morning, September 21, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, congratulated the members of the research team of the Alexandria Regional Alliance on winning one of the projects of the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development.”
This initiative aims to support and enhance the electric vehicles and smart transportation industry by increasing the local manufacturing component and qualifying specialized human resources, thereby contributing to supporting the national economy and achieving sustainable development.
During the meeting, the Council discussed the policy regarding the inclusion of the names of external examiners or reviewers on scientific papers derived from academic theses. It affirmed that the general rule is not to include the names of examiners or reviewers if their role is limited solely to evaluation or discussion, as this role is purely evaluative and does not grant the right to authorship in published research. The Council clarified that names may only be included in cases where there is a clear, documented scientific contribution, approved by the relevant academic department council and in accordance with international publishing standards. Such contributions include participation in research or experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis of results, or scientific writing and review, subject to the approval of the researcher and the supervisory committee.
The Council also approved the renewal of the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels) and the Egyptian Travel Agents Association – Alexandria Branch (ETAS), in addition to approving the proposed cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels and Orange Bay Tourist Island in Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, in the field of practical training for faculty students.
Within the framework of supporting international academic cooperation, the Council approved a number of cooperation agreements, including an agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Education) and Rennes 2 University in France, as well as an agreement between Alexandria University (Alexandria University Hospitals) and the Faculties of Medicine at the University of Toulouse (Paul Sabatier University – Toulouse III) and Toulouse University Hospital in France.
The Council also approved a memorandum of cooperation between Alexandria University (Faculty of Medicine) and Loyola University Chicago in the United States of America, in the field of clinical training for medical students.
The Council further approved the framework international cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science) and the University of Lyon, France – Institut d’Études Politiques de Lyon (Sciences Po Lyon), in a manner that enhances international partnerships and supports the exchange of academic and research expertise.
Alexandria University Receives the Turkish Consul General to Discuss Enhancing Academic and Cultural Cooperation
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today Ms. Deniz Cankaya, Consul General of Turkey in Alexandria, and Ms. Sabriye Kasa, Deputy Consul General of Turkey, as part of efforts to strengthen joint cooperation between the two sides in the academic, cultural, and research fields.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Afaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; as well as Dr. Naglaa Abu Agag, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Graduate Studies and Research; and Dr. Magdy Agamia, Professor of Comparative Literature and Persian Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts.
During the meeting, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed the Consul General to Alexandria University, affirming the University’s keenness to develop cooperative relations and exchange expertise with Turkish academic institutions in various fields of mutual interest. He highlighted the University’s strategy aimed at internationalizing education through dual and joint degree programs with leading international universities, in addition to the University’s branches inside and outside Egypt. He also emphasized supporting the knowledge economy by utilizing research outputs to serve industry through the Alexandria University Technology Park.
Dr. Konsowa affirmed Alexandria University’s commitment to providing all forms of support to Turkish students enrolled at the University, facilitating their cultural and social integration, and overcoming any obstacles they may face. He also expressed the University’s readiness to act as a technical expertise hub for Turkish factories and companies operating in Egypt, contributing to solving the technical challenges they encounter. Dr. Konsowa further referred to the existing academic cooperation with several Turkish universities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Atatürk Universities, expressing his aspiration to expand this cooperation to encompass education, culture, and joint research projects, in a way that directs scientific research toward serving industry and sustainable development.
For her part, Ms. Deniz Cankaya praised the distinguished academic standing of Alexandria University, stressing the Turkish side’s keenness to enhance academic, research, and cultural cooperation with the University, particularly in the fields of humanities, Turkish language education, and Turkish literature. She also emphasized cooperation in applied research that serves industry and meets labor market needs through the implementation of joint research projects, the exchange of scientific expertise, support for student and faculty exchange programs, encouragement of joint supervision of theses, and the development of joint academic programs and courses that contribute to deepening cultural understanding and exchanging academic expertise between the two sides.
Alexandria University Hosts the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee to Evaluate the Internal Excellence Award 2025
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the members of the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee, within the framework of the evaluation and judging activities of Alexandria University’s Internal Excellence Award in its first edition for the year 2025.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mahmoud Zaki, former President of Tanta University and member of the judging committee; Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Head of the Internal Excellence Award Team at Alexandria University; and Dr. Ahmed Seddik, Director of Evaluation and Quality at the Egypt Award for Government Excellence, in addition to a number of officials responsible for evaluation, logistical support, the evaluation team, and the Award Project Management at the University.
In his speech, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed the members of the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee to Alexandria University, stressing the University’s commitment to entrenching a culture of excellence across all its administrative units and facilities, in a way that contributes to improving institutional performance and enhancing the University’s competitiveness at both the regional and international levels. He added that the University has a number of centers of excellence aimed at improving the quality of services provided to its members and the surrounding community, alongside adopting best practices in institutional excellence. He also noted that Alexandria University places special emphasis on developing its infrastructure in accordance with sustainability standards, investing in human capital, and leveraging the distinguished competencies the University possesses, in addition to expanding joint and dual degree programs in cooperation with leading international universities.
For her part, Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy affirmed Alexandria University’s commitment to sustaining the application of the institutional excellence system, noting that the University has been awarded the title of “Most Sustainable University in Africa for 2025”, according to the results of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, announced on December 5, 2025, during the international ceremony hosted by Taiwan with the participation of hundreds of universities from around the world. She explained that this achievement represents a qualitative addition to the University’s journey toward global leadership in the fields of environment and sustainability.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mahmoud Zaki expressed his appreciation for the commitment of Alexandria University and its leadership to spreading the culture of institutional excellence and investing in distinguished human resources, in a manner that ensures sustainable development and the achievement of excellence within the University.
Dr. Ahmed Seddik also praised the efforts exerted by the Internal Excellence Award management team throughout its various stages, emphasizing that investing in academic and administrative cadres—through excellence ambassadors and internal evaluators—represents the cornerstone for sustaining institutional development. He noted that the long-standing history and academic stature of Alexandria University impose a continuous commitment to fostering a culture of quality and excellence, expressing his aspiration to see one of the University’s faculties reach the national award podium in the coming phase, reflecting its readiness to compete at the national level.
The meeting included a comprehensive discussion of the evaluation results, starting with training programs for excellence ambassadors and internal evaluators, passing through the number of applications submitted—which reached 18 faculties—and the stages of evaluation and field visits, and concluding with the presentation of final results and recommendations aimed at supporting development efforts and consolidating the culture of institutional excellence at Alexandria University.
Alexandria University Receives the Head of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville (USA)
As part of Alexandria University’s strategy to internationalize education and strengthen its academic partnerships with leading global universities, and in accordance with the joint academic cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville (USA), Professor Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, participated in an introductory seminar organized by the Faculty of Engineering, attended by Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Head of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville. The seminar aimed to introduce undergraduate academic partnership programs, summer training opportunities, as well as master’s study pathways at the University of Louisville across various engineering disciplines.
The meeting was attended by Professor Roshdy Zahran, former President of Alexandria University; Professor Walid Abdel Azim El-Barqi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Wael El-Maghlany, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Mostafa El-Naanaei, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Alamein International University; and Professor Ahmed El-Tarras, International Relations Officer at the Faculty of Engineering, in addition to a large number of students and alumni.
In his remarks, Professor Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed Dr. Ayman El-Baz to Alexandria University, affirming that the cooperation agreement with the University of Louisville represents a successful model of international partnerships aimed at enhancing the quality of engineering education through dual and joint degree programs with leading global universities. He praised the efforts exerted by Dr. Ayman El-Baz in ensuring the success of this strategic partnership. The University President explained that the agreement includes a dual bachelor’s degree program under the (2+2) or (3+1) systems, enabling students to obtain two bachelor’s degrees from both universities, whereby the student studies two or three years at Alexandria University and completes the remaining period at the University of Louisville. The agreement also includes a joint master’s program and summer training opportunities, during which the University of Louisville hosts Alexandria University students for training in its advanced research laboratories across various engineering fields.
For his part, Dr. Ayman El-Baz expressed his pride in the fruitful academic cooperation between the Universities of Louisville and Alexandria, commending the pioneering role of Alexandria University and its leadership in the success of this program, which is considered one of the leading models in the region. He emphasized that the program offers students a comprehensive academic and cultural experience that contributes to developing their skills, expanding their professional networks in both academia and industry, and enhancing their participation in scientific research. Dr. El-Baz also noted the ongoing coordination between the two sides to overcome challenges and provide high-quality educational opportunities for students, thereby strengthening their competitiveness in local and international labor markets.
The meeting included a presentation showcasing success stories of students who participated in the joint programs and international training over the past years, highlighting their academic and research excellence and the career opportunities they obtained at major global universities, institutions, and companies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Ayman El-Baz and the attending officials responded to questions from students and graduates regarding admission requirements for the joint degree programs at the undergraduate and master’s levels, application procedures, and summer training opportunities.
It is worth noting that last year witnessed the graduation of two cohorts from the joint certificate program between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville, reflecting the success and sustainability of this international academic cooperation.
