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African Dimension of Alexandria University, Central and West, Inspection of the University Branch in Tokra, N'Djamena
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, accompanied by Dr. Ali Mohamed Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdallah Zaki, General Coordinator of the University Branch in N'Djamena, inspected the new facilities of the Alexandria University Branch in Tokra - N'Djamena. They were accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Saleh Dosa, President of N'Djamena University, the university's vice presidents and faculty members, Engineer Mohamed El-Keiy, Director of Arab Contractors Chad, engineers of Arab Contractors Company - Chad Branch, as well as students and graduates of the branch in a remarkable welcoming scene expressing their love and appreciation for Alexandria University.
During the tour, the University President praised the achievements of the branch and its establishment at the highest level with the support and funding of the Egyptian state, to be a leading branch whether in Chad or the whole Central and West African region, and to keep pace with the developments in the educational process and the new programs planned to be established at the branch. Dr. Konsowa pointed out the agreement to allocate part of the branch's land to establish an agricultural and animal educational research farm that will have a productive and industrial agricultural and animal role and contribute to the development of animal wealth and the agricultural and industrial aspects related to its activities. The branch will also establish a specialized medical centre in the specialties of ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, and dentistry, and will be the nucleus for serving Uthe medical programs planned to be established at the branch. The University President stressed the keenness of the Egyptian and Chadian sides to achieve a real partnership, so that the branch will be a beacon of science in Chad and neighbouring African countries, providing a package of good educational services, and opening new horizons for education in Central and West Africa with pioneering educational programs, some of which have double degrees with international universities.
President of Alexandria University Attends Graduation Ceremony of Third Batch Students from University Branch in N'Djamena-Chad
Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Tom Erdimi, Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training in the Republic of Chad, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the graduation ceremony of the third batch of students from the Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (in their Arabic and French sections) at the Alexandria University branch in N'Djamena-Chad, in the Grand Hall of the Faculty of Science and Human Health.
The celebration was attended by Ambassador Osama El-Hadi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Chad, Dr. Mohamed Baraka, President of the Western Academy and former President of the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Mohamed Saleh Dosa, President of the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdallah Zaki, Coordinator of the Alexandria University Branch in Chad, Engineer Mohamed El-Keiy, President of the Arab Contractors Chad Branch, and the presidents of the various universities in Chad, deans of faculties, faculty members of the branch and the university, technical directors of the University of N'Djamena, officials of the Arab Contractors Company in Chad, officials of the Animal Wealth, the Animal Wealth Research Centre, the Agricultural Research Centre, parents of students, and branch students.
The ceremony began with the national anthems of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Chad, followed by a welcoming speech delivered by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdallah Zaki, the branch coordinator, in which he spoke about the role of the branch since its establishment, and its achievements to date.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the graduates on this occasion, stressing that they are the torchbearers of progress and the future leaders who will shape the modern state of Chad. He stressed that the branch of Alexandria University in the Republic of Chad will expand in offering educational programs in new specialization,s to serve the development needs of Chad and the Central and West African region, some of which will be for double degrees at Alexandria University in cooperation with international universities in Arabic, French and English, noting that Alexandria University is working seriously to continue initiatives, research projects and joint educational programs, within the framework of the two sides' keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and create a brighter future for the countries of the continent.
Dr. Mohamed Saleh Dosa, President of the University of N'Djamena, expressed his pleasure with the fruitful and successful cooperation between Alexandria University and the University of N'Djamena, which resulted in the graduation of three batches from the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in its Arabic and French departments.
Ambassador Osama El Hadi praised the strong and historical relations between the two countries and the cooperation in various fields.
This was followed by the distribution of certificates of honour by the ceremony platform and the honourable guests. The top graduates were also honoured with financial and incentive awards by the Arab Contractors Company, Chad branch.
Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training of Republic of Chad Receives Alexandria University's Delegation
Within the framework of the Egyptian state’s keenness to support joint ties with all African countries and expand the horizons of cooperation, and within the strategic framework to support Alexandria University's N’Djamena branch in the Republic of Chad, Dr. Tom Erdimi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Vocational Training in the Republic of Chad, received a delegation from Alexandria University headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, at the Ministry’s headquarters, to discuss aspects of joint cooperation in the field of higher education.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Konsowa conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Professor Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to his Chadian counterpart. The Minister of the Republic of Chad expressed his sincere greetings to His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education of the sisterly country of Egypt and expressed all appreciation to the Egyptian state, and its scientific and developmental role, as well as Alexandria University's branch keenness and continuous efforts to expand the horizons of joint cooperation, providing programs compatible with the needs of the State of Chad and the Central and West African region, especially in the field of agriculture and veterinary medicine. He called for the continuation of joint initiatives and research projects and the expansion of educational programs to strengthen cooperation ties, create a brighter future, and achieve common development goals for both countries.
For his part, Dr. Konsowa stressed the keenness of Alexandria University to support its N’Djamena branch to provide a distinguished educational service to its students. He explained that the branch will have an enlightening and developmental role, and an attraction gateway for students in the Central and West African region. He pointed out that new specializations that the community in Chad and the region needs will be created in this branch, which will maintain the sustainability of the university branch and will be part of the development process. He also pointed out the possibility of opening the way for students of the Chad branch to obtain joint degrees from Alexandria University and a number of international universities, as well as the intention of Alexandria University to open a medical center that will be a nucleus for cooperation in the field of health and medical programs, pointing to the university’s goal of developing human cadres in Chad to complete the performance of the scientific thesis there. He also stressed the university’s keenness to support the branch academically, scientifically and artistically in a way that will have an impact on the sister country of Chad.
Alexandria University Council discusses the conduct of the second semester exams, is considering establishing a branch of the Finnish University in Borg El Arab, and approves a group of new programs
Alexandria University Council, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, on behalf of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of the University, discussed the progress of the second semester exams for the academic year 2023/2024, which are taken by 190,000 male and female students distributed among 24 faculties and institutes. Stressing to the deans of colleges the need to provide all means of comfort that guarantee the conduct of exams in an atmosphere of calm and stability, and to adhere to the instructions and rules regulating the exam process, until most of them end before Eid al-Adha, and to begin correction and control work immediately after the completion of the exam for each subject.
- Based on the strategic direction of Alexandria University to establish international branches in cooperation with prestigious international universities, the Council agreed in principle to establish a branch of the Finnish University on the university’s land in Borg El Arab, and to form a committee headed by the University President, to study all the detailed aspects related to establishing the branch to be an academic complex for international branches. Integrated and smart, capable of attracting Egyptian and foreign students and contributing to the process of growth and development in accordance with the strategic vision of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Egypt Strategy 2030.
- The Council agreed to establish the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the College of Medicine and take the necessary measures in this regard.
0 The Council approved the establishment of the “Pharmacoeconomics” program at the College of Pharmacy, which is an interprofessional master’s program in which the departments of Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Practice participate.
- The Council approved the establishment of a Master’s program in Dental Implantology, for postgraduate studies at the College of Dentistry, on a credit-hour system.
- The Council approved the establishment of a doctorate program in prosthodontics, for postgraduate studies at the College of Dentistry, on a credit hour system.
- The Council honored Dr. Ahmed Mustafa, Advisor to the University President for Health Affairs, on the occasion of his reaching the legal retirement age, wishing him success.
- The Council approved the memorandum of understanding between the University of Alexandria and the University of Cape Town in South Africa, and the memorandum of understanding between the Polytechnic University of Bari in Italy to establish a partnership with some universities in the Mediterranean countries in the field of civil and environmental engineering, lands, construction, chemistry, etc., and the cooperation protocol between the University of Alexandria (Faculty of Law) And the Bar Association, approving in principle the cooperation agreement to be concluded between Alexandria University (Higher Institute of Public Health) and Al-Falah Academy for Health Promotion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science) and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Council approved the donation submitted by Mrs. Suhair Ibrahim to the Department of Anesthesia and Oncology at the Medical Research Institute, which is a thermal frequency device worth about 1.5 million pounds.
- The Council approved the promotion of 25 faculty members, 10 to the position of professor, 15 to the position of assistant professor, the appointment of 29 teachers, and the granting of 84 doctoral degrees and 100 master’s degrees in various scientific specializations.
Medical program students at Alexandria National University organize a cultural and entertaining student day
Within the framework of Alexandria National University’s keenness to develop its students’ skills, enhance communication between them and their professors, and provide a supportive and stimulating educational environment for creativity and communication between students and faculty members, the students of the Medicine Program - Faculty of Medicine organized a cultural and entertaining student day, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Ahmed Tantawi, Executive Director of the program. Medicine, and Professor Dr. Radwa Muhanna, general coordinator of the program.
The day included a series of valuable lectures that dealt with the professional path and job opportunities inside and outside Egypt for medical students, where Professor Dr. Ahmed Sabry, Professor of General Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine - Alexandria University and Director of the Compulsory Training Program at Alexandria University Hospitals, gave a lecture entitled “The Professional Path and Job Opportunities for Medical Students Dr. Mahmoud Raafat, teaching assistant at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine - Alexandria University, also gave a lecture on how to work in Britain and pass the PLAB exam, and the student Youssef Shehab Tanas, who received the highest score in the USMLE exam, spoke about how to pass this exam to work in the United States. United States of America,
The establishment of a scientific association for the program was also announced
Alexandria National Scientific Student Association, Preparation for which began last year with a distinguished team of students and is now recognized by the International Federation of Medical Student Associations in Egypt.
The second part of the day included entertainment activities and competitions in which students and faculty members participated, which contributed to strengthening the bonds of love and affection between them. Many students also excelled in displaying their talents in the fields of poetry, singing, and playing.
The students held meetings with members of the program management, Professor Dr. Ahmed Tantawi, Executive Director of the Medicine Program, Professor Dr. Radwa Muhanna, General Coordinator of the program, Professor Dr. Maha Hegazy, Head of the Measurement and Evaluation Unit and Head of the Program Curriculum Committee, and Professor Dr. Azza Baraka; Head of the program’s Quality Assurance Unit, and they spoke about the importance of balance between professional and personal life, how to develop students’ research skills, and the challenges facing new doctors and how to overcome them.
Participating in the celebration were Dr. Mahmoud Al-Khashin, Academic Supervisor at Alexandria National University, Dr. Yousry Taha, Dean of Registration and Admission at the University, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria National University, department heads, and a group of faculty members in the medical program at Alexandria National University.
