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Alexandria University Receives Follow-up Team of ISO 9001/2015 Quality Management Systems Certificate
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, received the GIC team, which grants the various ISO certificates, headed by Engineer Amr El-Helw, Chief Auditor, to review and ensure the continuity of the application of the international standard for ISO 9001/2015 within the different departments of the university. The ISO 9001/2015 was granted to the university last year 2022 and continues for three years with annual follow-up.
During his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam thanked the administrative staff at Alexandria University for their efforts to raise the performance level within all university departments, and the improvement of their performance over the last year, demonstrating a distinguished work spirit. He stressed the provision of full support to all employees to maintain this success.
In his speech, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Acting Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, stressed that the success of the visit came as a result of the effort exerted by all the university’s departments and leadership, led by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University.
Engineer Amr El-Helw, head of the review team, praised the distinguished and remarkable level with which the university appeared in this review compared to previous years.
Mr. Mohamed Abulnasr, Secretary-General of the University, indicated that the results of the review, which resulted in the University continuing to maintain the ISO 9001/2015 certificate, came as a culmination of great efforts carried out by all university employees under the supervision and follow-up of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, where an action plan was developed to address problems and overcome obstacles in various departments of the university, keeping pace with the country's direction of digital transformation with the aim of facilitating services and saving time and effort.
Dr. Kamal Metwally, supervisor of the University’s Quality Assurance Department, explained that this visit was preceded by the preparation and qualification of the university’s departments in accordance with the international standard ISO 9001/2015, under the supervision and follow-up of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, Mr. Mohamed Abulnasr, Secretary-General of the University, and the Assistant Secretaries, as the Quality Assurance Department assisted the Quality Team by disseminating and following up on the application of the standards to the various departments of the university.
The closing session was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, assistant secretaries, the quality team, general directors, department directors, department coordinators for quality, and university employees.
Alexandria University Council Urges Academic Community to Actively Participate in Voting in Presidential Elections
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, stressed during the University Council meeting, the necessity of urging all university members, including faculty members, workers and students, to participate in the upcoming constitutional entitlement and to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential elections that are taking place from the 10th until the 12th of December, as it is one of the main pillars to build the nation, and to make an important contribution to the democratic process. He emphasized that faculty deans should encourage students to be positive, cast their electoral votes clearly and transparently, and raise their cultural and political awareness to participate in the democratic process that the Egyptian state is witnessing.
Dr. Konsowa stressed the launch of a series of activities during the coming period, including the organization of an event by the Students’ Union under the supervision of the General Administration of Youth Welfare under the title “Know your Polling Station, Go Participate, Be Positive!” through which the service of identifying the location and number of each polling station is provided through the students’ national ID numbers available on the electoral database. This comes with the aim of enhancing awareness, and to urge the students to exercise their constitutional right to choose their next president, and to prominently play their role in building their society through active participation in political life and contribution to the completion of the upcoming presidential elections.
Within the framework of the university’s keenness to take serious steps towards raising the research and academic level and to achieve a high level of excellence, the university president emphasized the continuation of the plan to develop laboratories, strengthen the infrastructure for their research and educational process, and raise their capabilities.
The Council agreed to allocate 500 scholarships at a discount of 50% for diploma students for the academic year 2023/2024.
The Council honoured Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Dean of the Faculty, praising his outstanding performance and effort during his period of work to serve the faculty.
The Council approved the establishment of a professional master’s program at the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls entitled “School Sports Management.”
The Council approved the renewal of the scientific cooperation agreement in the field of graduate studies and research between the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Alexandria University and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy) and the American University of Maryland, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Medicine) and the National Council for Women, the joint cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Medicine) and the Ministry of Interior represented by its medical services sector, the joint cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Education) and each of the Saqr Language Schools, Bashayer El-Khair City Foundation, and the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate.
The council also approved the joint cooperation protocol between each of Alexandria University’s Water Excellence Centre, the Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company, the Alexandria Drinking Water Company, the Alexandria Sanitation Company, and the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, as well as the joint cooperation protocol between the Alexandria University’s Medical Research Institute and the Directorate of Health Affairs in Alexandria, and the renewal of the agreement between Alexandria University and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, regarding the Alexandria Centre for Hellenistic Studies at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, through which Alexandria University awards postgraduate diplomas as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in Hellenistic studies
The Council approved the donation submitted by the American University of Oklahoma to the Geology Department at the Faculty of Science, which is a scientific device for detecting the conditions of the earth, intersecting wells, and water, worth 1.5 million Egyptian pounds, and the donation submitted by Mr. Mohamed Sherine Hassan Abbas, member of the Board of Directors of Safe Pharma Pharmaceuticals Company, which is a video bronchial device worth 1 million pounds.
The Council approved the promotion of 24 faculty members, 10 to the position of professor, 14 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 19 lecturers, and the granting of 62 doctoral degrees and 102 master’s degrees in various scientific disciplines.
President of Alexandria University Receives the Ambassador of Kuwait
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Mr. Ghanim Al-Ghanim, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Cairo, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Acting Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Khaled Muhareb, Head of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Kuwait, with the aim of discussing ways to enhance academic and cultural cooperation between the two sides on topics of common interest.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Kuwaiti Ambassador and the accompanying delegation, stressing Alexandria University’s keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation with the sisterly State of Kuwait in various scientific and cultural fields, and to provide means of care and distinguished educational and research services for Kuwaiti students studying at Alexandria University. He referred to cooperation agreements and protocols, and dual academic degrees with major highly ranked international universities, which contributes to raising the level of education and scientific research at Alexandria University, and raises the competitiveness of its graduates at the international level.
For his part, Ambassador Ghanim Al-Ghanim praised the distinguished scientific and academic level of Alexandria University, stressing the depth of historical relations between the two countries. He also stressed his country’s keenness to develop joint cooperation with Egyptian academic bodies in general and Alexandria University in particular in the areas of educational programs and joint research projects in various academic disciplines.
Alexandria University Organizes Introductory Workshop on Latest Updates of “Study in Egypt” Initiative for Postgraduate International Students
Dr. Hesham Saeed, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, participated on Monday the 27th of November 2023, in the workshop to introduce the latest updates regarding the “Study in Egypt” initiative for international students in the postgraduate level.
The workshop took place at the Conference Center of the Faculty of Medicine. It was attended by Dr. Hala Maklad, Director of the Expatriates Department at Alexandria University, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, as well as Faculties' Vice Deans for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and faculty members from various faculties and institutes Alexandria University.
In his speech, Dr. Hesham Saeed stressed that Alexandria University pays special attention to international students, as they are Egypt’s soft power abroad, pointing out that the density of attendance at the workshop reflects the extent of interest in international students. Saeed stressed the necessity of providing the best opportunities for international students to develop their skills and enrich their academic career. He also stressed the need to work to attract international students to study at Alexandria University, facilitate all their enrollment procedures, ensure that they receive a distinguished educational service, and provide all aspects of care to international students coming to study at the university from various countries. He stressed the necessity of facilitating communication processes with them in cooperation with their agencies, such as embassies and consulates of their countries in Egypt, and the Central Administration for Expatriates at Alexandria University, and providing an appropriate environment for them during their studies in Egypt to be the best ambassadors for Egypt upon their return to their countries. At the end of his speech, Saeed expressed his hopes that the workshop will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences that contribute to enhancing teamwork for the benefit international students.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hala Maklad discussed the services provided by the “Study in Egypt” initiative and its objectives, the new services provided by the Department of International Students at Alexandria University, and the factors that attract international students to study at the University, especially since the it currently has partnerships and dual degrees with major international universities. She also addressed the role of the International Students Departments at the university and different faculties, aiming to attract more students, noting that the initiative aims to raise the ranking of Egyptian universities, increase Egypt’s national income, promote Egypt abroad and put it on the global educational tourism map, contribute to improving the ranking of Egyptian universities, and develop sponsorship of the “Study in Egypt” trade mark as an education center in the Middle East. She also stressed the necessity of using electronic marketing to attract international students by developing university and faculty websites.
It is worth noting that applying for the Study in Egypt initiative is through the following Website:
Alexandria University Organizes Awareness Day for Students Entitled “Facing the Challenge... Facing Immunity Diseases”
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Medical Department for Preventive Affairs at the General Administration of Therapeutic Units at Alexandria University, in cooperation with the Administration of the Alexandria University Students Union at the General Administration of Youth Welfare, and Novartis Company for Pharmaceutical Industries, held an awareness day for university students under the title “Facing the Challenge: Facing Immunity Diseases” at the Youth Welfare Theatre, managed by the University Students Union.
This day aimed to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of various immunity diseases, while shedding light on psoriasis, psoriasis of the joints, autoimmune stiffness of the spine, and hidradenitis suppurativa, and how to identify them and mechanisms for dealing with them. It also aimed to raise awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and adopting sound healthy and nutritional habits, and the essential role that lifestyle plays in combating diseases in general and immunity diseases in particular. The day also included holding football matches to highlight the role of sport in improving the health and psychological condition in general.
The symposium was delivered by Dr. Ashraf Hamza, Professor of Dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Salma Samir, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Doaa Shaker, consultant for rheumatic rehabilitation and physical therapy at the General Administration of Therapeutic Units, and Dr. Fatma Fayed, immunology specialist at Students’ Hospital.
The general supervision of the day’s activities was carried out by Dr. Omar El-Ebrashi, Director of the Therapeutic Units Department, Mr. Shehab Mahrous, Acting Director General of Youth Welfare, Dr. Maha Hamed Khalifa, Director of the Medical Department for Preventive Affairs, and Dr. Sarah Mohamed Mandour, General Supervisor of Health Education Activities.
