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President of Alexandria University Discusses Enhancing Means of Cooperation with Science, Technology and Development Fund Delegation
Yesterday, Thursday, February 22, 2024, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Walaa Sheta, Executive Director of the Science, Technology and Development Fund (STDF) and members of STDF’s Scientific Committee, in the presence of the Executive Director of the University’s Project Management Unit and a number of researchers at the University, to learn about the experience of Alexandria University in developing areas of scientific research and linking them to industry, and to review the STDF’s plan and new programs in the coming period.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa stressed the need to consolidate the concept of “knowledge-based industry” among researchers, and to direct scientific research to serve society and find solutions to the challenges facing economic growth, in order to achieve the state’s sustainable development goals, “Egypt Vision 2030.” The university president referred to the experience of Alexandria University in establishing the Technology Park, to be a nucleus for strengthening the concept of knowledge-based industry by linking the outputs of scientific research with industry, transforming the results of this research into products of economic value, and establishing companies based on the outputs of scientific research owned by Alexandria University.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out the importance of the (Alliance and Development) initiative launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enhance scientific and research cooperation between Egyptian universities, the industrial and business community, and productive institutions, and implement them through the seven regional alliances, and their positive role in building comprehensive development and coming up with development plans emanating from each local region. He also referred to the Centre for Water Excellence at Alexandria University and its role in carrying out water-related research projects and providing innovative solutions to serve society. He also praised the effective role played by the STDF in supporting distinguished research projects and centres in Egyptian universities, and its adoption of a strategy to support applied research and link scientific research, industry, and community development, as well as supporting the innovative capabilities of researchers in various disciplines.
While Dr. Walaa Sheta praised the experience of Alexandria University and its relations with industry, and its success in transforming its research output into products of economic value that add to the Egyptian economy, as well as its pioneering role in spreading the culture of entrepreneurship, supporting economic growth, and establishing companies based on the outputs of scientific research owned by the University. He also stressed that the necessity to benefit from this experience and the need to highlight new programs for Science, Technology and Development Fund to finance.
Sheta also gave a detailed presentation on STDF’s most prominent activities, noting that it has signed 18 international agreements. He added that STDF is also working to support applied research and link universities with industry, as it has signed a cooperation agreement with the German side to support industry and scientific research.
Several researchers at Alexandria University presented the results of their projects that were funded by the Science, Technology, and Development Fund, in the medical, engineering, and agricultural fields, and their contribution to providing solutions to serve society and industry.
President of Alexandria University Meets President of Agricultural Bank of Egypt to Discuss Means to Enhance Cooperation
Within the framework of coordination between Alexandria University and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt to enhance aspects of cooperation to contribute to achieving sustainable development and supporting the national economy, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Mr. Alaa Farouk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, met to discuss ways of cooperation between the two sides in the fields of agricultural development, livestock development, and land reclamation in the border governorates and new development areas. The main headquarters of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt hosted the second session of the discussions, and the results of the first meeting that brought together the two sides at the headquarters of Alexandria University were confirmed.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Sami Abdelsadek, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, and several university leaders and bank officials.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa stressed that the meeting comes with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the results of scientific research produced by Alexandria University in the fields of agricultural development, livestock development and land reclamation, and making the most of the financing opportunities provided by the Bank and opening new horizons for investment and stimulating production in new development areas. He emphasized the importance of integration and cooperation between the university and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, which helps provide a local product capable of competing in global markets.
Dr. Konsowa stressed that the university is also keen on promoting the culture of entrepreneurship and developing students’ skills in this field, as it has established several innovation and entrepreneurship centres and career development centres, in cooperation with the American University in Cairo. He added that Alexandria University has modified and developed its study programs to include courses specifically for entrepreneurship, and to enhance the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit among students, with the aim of developing students’ skills in the field of entrepreneurship and enabling them to transform their ideas and plans into real projects that contribute to the development of the local economy and the creation of job opportunities.
Mr. Alaa Farouk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, expressed the bank’s keenness to strengthen ties and continue cooperation with all state institutions, enabling the bank to exercise its development role in serving all productive sectors, especially in the agricultural sector and livestock development, to support the national economy and achieve sustainable development. Farouk praised the level of relations with all universities and research centres to benefit from the academic expertise of those bodies in achieving agricultural development, stressing that Alexandria University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world and a scientific beacon replete with great academic expertise in various fields. He pointed out that the successive meetings with the President of Alexandria University aim at creating new cooperation opportunities between the bank and the university, to achieve the maximum benefit from the partnership that combines the university’s academic expertise with the financing opportunities provided by the bank, thus opening new horizons for investment and stimulating production in new development areas.
He added that this comes in addition to the bank’s contribution to supporting and financing national initiatives and projects to support agricultural production, in implementation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to achieve comprehensive development, maximize the benefit from the agricultural sector, and enhance its contribution to the national economy.
Farouk stressed that the Agricultural Bank of Egypt also aims to cooperate with Alexandria University in promoting financial inclusion, spreading financial culture to all university categories, stimulating business entrepreneurship among students, and encouraging them to launch their small and medium enterprises in the fields of agriculture, agricultural processing, and digital and technological innovation, in order to activate its role in developing the capabilities of young people and providing them with financing opportunities that contribute to providing job opportunities and improving the standard of living within their communities.
President of Alexandria University Receives University Agency of the Francophonie Delegation
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received this morning Mr. Jean-Noël Baléo, Regional Director of University Agency of the Francophonie in the Middle East, and his accompanying delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation between Alexandria University and French institutions, and proposed future projects to develop cooperation between Alexandria University and the University Agency of the Francophonie.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the University’s International Relations Office, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant to the University President for Foreign University Branch Affairs, Dr. Morsi El-Souda, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Ms. Cynthia Abboud, Deputy Regional Director of the University Agency of the Francophonie in the Middle East, and Dr. Soha Amer, head of the office of the University Agency of the Francophonie in Alexandria.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the French delegation to Alexandria University, stressing the university’s keenness to continue cooperation with the University Agency of the Francophonie in scientific and academic fields of common interest, pointing to academic cooperation and joint academic degrees between Alexandria University and a number of French universities, namely the universities of Nice, Aix-Marseille, Poitiers, and Bordeaux. Dr. Konsowa expressed his aspiration for more scientific and research cooperation and the exchange of faculty members and students, within the framework of the university’s strategic plan towards internationalizing education and establishing branches of highly ranked foreign universities in cooperation and coordination with Alexandria University. The university president also discussed with the delegation the possibility of cooperation to establish joint scientific programs and dual degrees with French universities, pointing to the academic programs offered by the university in the French language in several faculties, and the role of the university branch in Chad as a platform to serve French-speaking African countries.
Mr. Jean-Noël Baléo stressed the keenness of the University Agency of the Francophonie to develop cooperation with Egyptian universities in general and Alexandria University in particular in various scientific and research programs, and to establish joint educational and training activities and events between Alexandria University and French scientific institutions, praising the distinguished level of Alexandria University in various academic fields.
Professional Development Centre at Alexandria University Organizes Second Edition of “The Future Belongs to Africa” Forum, in Cooperation with Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Senghor University
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 Affairs, participated today in the activities of the “The Future Belongs to Africa” Forum in its second edition, which is organized by Alexandria University, represented by the University Centre for Professional Development (UCCD), in cooperation With Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Senghor University, and will be held from February 19-21 at Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
In his speech, the Vice President of the University stressed the interest of Alexandria University in well-preparing its graduates from various faculties to qualify them for the labour market to keep pace with its changing job requirements. He explained that Alexandria University is working to bridge the gap between the academic and professional aspects, thus it established university centres for professional development to provide training courses, workshops, and training opportunities during undergraduate years and after graduation. He pointed out that these centres provided professional development services to more than 20,000 students and graduates over the past three years.
Dr. Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Strategic Planning, indicated that the forum seeks to bridge the gap between higher education and the African labour market, and aims to identify the challenges related to providing sustainable job opportunities for Egyptian and African youth. It also supports the culture of entrepreneurship and free enterprise in line with Egypt’s 2030 vision to improve the standard of living for all social groups by providing good work, training, refining skills, encouraging scientific research and innovation, and developing unified strategies to combat unemployment and labour shortages among young people. Dr. Ayman Farid reviewed the history of establishing professional development and entrepreneurship centres in Egyptian universities from 2012 until now, explaining that Alexandria University was one of the first Egyptian universities to work in this direction, along with the universities of Mansoura and Ain Shams.
During today's activities, the forum addresses 3 sessions: Education in the Digital Age (Creating Good Job Opportunities), Entrepreneurship and Independent Education (Future in light of the Latest Technologies), and the Future of Employment in Africa (Strengthening Human Capital in Africa).
Among the participants in the forum activities were Ms. Heba El-Rafei, Acting Head of the External Relations Sector at the BA, Professor Thierry Verdel, President of Senghor University, representatives of the various sectors of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Senghor University, and Dr. Aisha Hamdy, Director of the University Centre for Professional Development at the Faculty of Business, and the regional representative of the project.
On the sidelines of the forum, an employment fair was opened with the participation of more than 15 companies to showcase the latest job and training opportunities.
Unit for Combating Violence against Women at Alexandria University Organizes Seminar at Medical Research Institute on Physical and Psychological Abuse, How to Detect and Treat Them
The Unit for Combating Violence against Women at Alexandria University organized a seminar at the Medical Research Institute entitled “Physical and Psychological Abuse and Ways to Detect and Treat Them”, with the participation of Professor Dr. Khaled Matarawi, Acting Dean of the Institute, Vice-Dean of the Institute for Community Service Affairs, in addition to unit coordinators, several faculty members and employees of the Institute.
During the seminar, Professor Dr. Manal Fouda, Executive Director of the Unit, gave a presentation about the Unit, its most important achievements, and the services and support it provides to university members. Dr. Wafaa El-Sehli, Professor of Forensic Medicine and member of the Unit’s Board of Directors, gave a presentation on the most important forms of physical and psychological violence that have been documented globally and the widespread violent crimes. Dr. Marwa Ammar, Professor of Mental Health at the Faculty of Education, presented the most important forms of psychological violence and ways to detect and prevent them.
Constructive discussions took place between the platform and the attendees, which enriched the discussion and made it a fruitful interactive seminar.
