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Inauguration of "Steps into Field" Student Training Project 6th Edition
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghrabi, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, inaugurated today, yesterday, August 4, 2024, the activities of the "Steps into Field" training project in its sixth edition for students of the three faculties, with the participation of 200 male and female students, in the conference hall at the Faculty of Agriculture in Shatby, and in the presence of the vice deans of the three faculties participating in the project.
The project aims to qualify and train students on the basics of various agricultural and animal projects, to graduate students capable of managing their own project and working on farms and serving development projects in the country, as well as seeking to establish and implement a production project on the ground.
The project will include lectures by a number of professors from Alexandria University faculties and business leaders in the agricultural and veterinary fields. Training will also be provided by the various companies and factories participating in the project. The training program will last for 45 days.
President of Alexandria University Honours the Crew of "Andalusia, a Postponed Spring" Theatrical Performance
As part of the Alexandria University's support for student activities, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, honoured, during the meeting of the University Council, the cast and crew of the artistic performance "Andalusia, a Postponed Spring", which was organized by the Alexandria University Forum as part of the activities of the thirteenth night of the Arabic Language Nights, which was greatly appreciated by the attendees of the Alexandrian community symbols, creators, artists, faculty members and university students. Dr. Konsowa extended his thanks to all those in charge of implementing and directing this show, the university choir team, the exhibitors and show designers, for the distinguished show that presented a positive message to society about the possibility of presenting an enjoyable and purposeful work that combines all elements of creativity and mastery in all details of the work. He called on the group to continue presenting distinguished shows and return to originality and creative art, as these values represent the soft power for building the nation, stressing the university's full support for any work that highlights the values of high art.
President of Alexandria University thanked all university members by the end of the academic year
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, thanked all university members, including deans, vice deans, faculty members and administrators in all faculties and institutes of the university on the occasion of end of the academic year 2023/2024, the efforts made during the past academic year, and the commitment to announcing most of the results of the second semester exams on the scheduled date and announcing the rest of the results as soon as possible.
During the council, the university president handed over the contracts of the researchers who received the university initiative grant to support research for the second year, funded by Alexandria University, numbering 11 researchers, with a funding value of up to 300 thousand pounds as a maximum for each project, with the aim of helping young researchers, encouraging distinguished scientific research and publication, and purchasing scientific equipment and chemicals necessary to conduct research to reach distinguished scientific publication, under the supervision of the university's Project Management Unit in the Graduate Studies and Research Sector.
The University President congratulated the faculties for which the decision of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education was issued, as the accreditation of the Higher Institute of Public Health was renewed, the Tourism, Hospitality and Heritage Program at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels was accredited, the Environmental Sciences/Chemistry and Marine Sciences/Chemistry Programs at the Faculty of Science were accredited, and the Plant Production and Agricultural Biotechnology Programs at the Faculty of Agriculture were accredited.
The Council honoured Dr. El-Sayed El-Seifi, Dean of the Faculty of Business, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Maha Amin on the occasion of reaching the retirement age. The President of the University expressed his thanks and appreciation for the distinguished efforts they made to the two faculties, wishing them success.
٠President of Alexandria University, congratulated members of the University Council, on the occasion of the issuance of the Cabinet's decision to authorize Alexandria University to contract with the Egyptian-Finnish Company for Educational Facilities and Services, in New Borg El Arab City, to establish a university institution to host a branch of the Finnish University of "Tampere".
• The Council approved the allocation of (500) scholarships at a 50% discount for diploma students at the Faculty of Business for the academic year 2024/2025.
• The Council approved the regulations for scientific journals of the Faculties of Physical Education for Boys, Physical Education for Girls, and Fine Arts.
• The Council approved the renewal of the joint scientific cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Arts) and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (Faculty of Language and Media) to provide a joint certificate under the name of Diploma in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and the University of Uzbekistan (Namangan Institute of Textile Industry, Uzbekistan), the memorandum of cooperation between Alexandria University and the University of Sousse in the Tunisian Republic, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and Kent State University, the American University, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy) and Vita Biotics Company, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and the University of Naples - Federico II (Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine) in Italy. The Council also approved the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Education) and each of Polytechnic University in Hong Kong and Hankuk University in Korea in both Arabic and English, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels) and ACT Computers Company, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and Orascom Construction Company, and the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Terry Fox College in Canada.
• The Council approved accepting donations and gifts from several companies, institutions, associations and individuals to the various departments of the Faculty of Medicine, which are medical devices and supplies, amounting to about 16 million pounds.
• The Council approved the promotion of 15 faculty members, 5 to the position of professor, 10 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 22 lecturers, and the granting of 77 doctoral degrees and 143 master's degrees in various scientific specializations.
President of Alexandria University Attends Faculty of Dentistry’s 76th Batch Graduation Ceremony
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, attended on Friday evening the graduation ceremony of the 76th batch of the Faculty of Dentistry, at the Grand Conference Hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in the presence of Dr. Mustafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Major General Alaa Fathallah, Police Director of West Alexandria, Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty, vice deans, faculty members, and parents.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa congratulated his students on their graduation and the crowning of their great efforts throughout their studies at the faculty. He also thanked the parents for all the support they provided to their children. The university president pointed out the efforts made by Alexandria University to be a competitive university with global quality by expanding external relations with international universities and establishing dual programs to compete locally, regionally and globally. He explained that the joint degree between the Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Manchester is the first joint bachelor’s degree in dentistry in the Middle East.
The university president announced the establishment of a distinguished dental complex that will be the largest in the Middle East with extensive equipment from laboratories, dental units, equipment, devices and an integrated research centre. At the end of his speech, Dr. Konsowa referred to supporting scientific research and its applications within the university through the technology park, stressing that the progress of any society comes through a knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty, expressed his pleasure with the graduation of his students, who numbered 749 male and female students, which is the culmination of efforts, perseverance, and years of study, stressing that today is not the end of an academic journey but rather the beginning of a journey full of opportunities and challenges. He pointed out that the profession of dentistry is a great humanitarian profession that requires commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and called on the graduates of the faculty to continue to excel and develop.
Alexandria University Organizes Comprehensive Community Medical Convoy to Bahig Area in Borg El Arab
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the comprehensive community medical convoy organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, under the umbrella of "Decent Life" (Hayah Karima) initiative, was launched yesterday, Friday, August 2, 2024, to the Bahig area in Borg El Arab. Participants included 200 faculty members, administrators and students from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Physical Education for Boys and Girls, Special Education, the Higher Institute of Public Health, the Medical Research Institute, the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit, the National Council for Women, Rotary Alexandria Capital, Alexandria Harbor, the Drug Bank, and the "Doctor for You" fraternity.
The convoy included examining and treating 825 cases in all medical specialties, holding immediate exams for the illiterate in literacy classes, family and psychological counselling sessions, mental health, awareness seminars for women, sewing and crafts workshops, and an entertainment section with children. The convoy also included examining, diagnosing and treating diseases and surgeries for small and large animals and poultry for free. A sports day was also organized at the Bahig Youth Centre in the form of various matches and competitions, and Rotary Hyper distributed sweets, school bags and stationery to the children of the area.