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Alexandria University receives the committee of the Supreme Council of Universities for the Best Environmentally Friendly University competition
Today, Wednesday, 8/14/2024, Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, received the delegation of the Supreme Council of Universities Committee for the Best Environmentally Friendly University Competition, in the presence of Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen. Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, representatives of the file preparation team at Alexandria University, and representatives of various departments.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa welcomed the members of the committee to Alexandria University, explaining the university’s role in serving and developing society, and the vision of Alexandria University towards raising the awareness of university students to pay attention to environmental issues, contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for future generations, and reach a green university through... Commitment to a number of standards, the most important of which are education and scientific research, the university’s infrastructure, energy and climate change standards, waste management, and water management. He pointed out that the committee inspected a number of sites in the faculties of engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and science in Muharram Bey, the humanities complex, the university museum and library, the university city, and the university center. Developing the capabilities of faculty members, wishing the committee success in performing its work.
Representatives of the team preparing the visit file at Alexandria University gave a presentation about Alexandria University, which included an explanation of the vision and mission of Alexandria University, the strategic goals of the university, the international agreements signed by Alexandria University with major international universities, and the measures taken by Alexandria University to rationalize energy consumption, convert some buildings to green buildings, and mechanisms. Rationalizing water consumption on campus, and other measures related to preserving the environment.
For the First Time at Alexandria University: Performance of Rare Operation to Separate Twins Conjoined at the Head
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the medical team at the Department of Neurosurgery at the Faculty of Medicine, headed by Dr. Alaa El-Naggar, on the success of the operation to separate the first case of conjoined twins at the head and brain.
The surgical medical team was headed by Dr. Wael Khedr, Head of the Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit, and the operation took 10 full hours.
Dr. Alaa El-Naggar, Head of the Neurosurgery Department, pointed out that this operation is considered one of the rare cases, as the success of these operations depends on good preparation before the operation. He explained that the twins were admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit to be followed up under the supervision of consultants in neurology, neonatal medicine, and anaesthesia. He also pointed out that although many cases of conjoined twins do not survive at birth, or die shortly after birth, the development and medical techniques carefully implemented by the Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery at Alexandria University have contributed to improving the twins’ survival rates and preparing them optimally for surgery. The medical team was able to separate the conjoined twins after a long and complex operation that took about 10 hours, in capsule operating rooms, which are the most modern in the world, as they maintain a germ-free environment and are equipped with an advanced surgical microscope.
Alexandria University Students Participate in Summer Training Program at Louisville University Research Labs
Within the framework of the partnership between Alexandria University, Louisville University in the state of Kentucky, USA, and El Alamein International University, Alexandria University students participate in summer training at Louisville University research labs in the fields of bioengineering, computer engineering, and science.
The summer training program comes within the framework of the distinguished partnership between Alexandria University and Louisville University over the past years, which includes the partnership in the 2+2 bachelor's programs to grant double degrees in the specializations of computer science and engineering and biomedical engineering.
It is worth noting that this year witnesses the graduation of the first group of five students who joined Louisville University through this partnership in the field of biomedical engineering.
Three Alexandria University Faculty Members Win State Encouragement Awards in Science
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, extended his sincere congratulations to the faculty members who won the State Encouragement Awards for the year 2023, wishing them continued progress and success. The winners are:
• Dr. Hoda Atef Sabry El-Khanani, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, won the State Encouragement Award in Agricultural Sciences (in Sciences).
• Dr. Karim Mohamed Badr El-Sabrout, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, won the State Encouragement Award in Agricultural Sciences (in Sciences).
• Dr. Alaa El-Din Mahmoud Abdelmeguid, Lecturer at the Faculty of Science, won the State Encouragement Award in Basic Sciences (in Advanced Technological Sciences).
Alexandria University participates in the International Exhibition for Higher Education and Training EDUGATE
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed yesterday evening, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the activities of the EDUGATE Exhibition during its session at the Library of Alexandria, and its activities will continue until tomorrow evening, Thursday, with the participation of more than 100 leading universities from official and private governmental universities, in addition to international universities. In Egypt from more than 25 countries.
Participating in attendance were Dr. Essam Al-Kordi, President of Al-Alamein International University, Dr. Ali Shams, President of the EDUGATE Exhibition and former President of Banha University, Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Library of Alexandria, Dr. Hala Makled, Director of the Expatriates Department at Alexandria University, Dr. Al-Arabi Abu Zaid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Alexandria, and a number of others. Leaders of the Ministry of Education and school principals in Alexandria.
It is worth noting that Alexandria University participated in the exhibition with two pavilions to introduce the faculties and programs of Alexandria University and Alexandria National University, and to respond to the inquiries of students and parents. The exhibition pavilions also included various activities that carried an educational and cultural dimension for the participants, and witnessed a large presence of students, who were interested in learning about the university’s faculties. And its programs in various academic disciplines. Today’s exhibition activities also witnessed the honoring of a number of educational pioneers in Alexandria.
