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Introductory Meeting on Requirements of Second Call for Research Projects of European Regional Cooperation Program Interreg NEXT MED
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the introductory meeting to clarify the requirements of the call for research projects of the European regional cooperation program Interreg NEXT MED, in the presence of Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Khaled El-Saadani, Expert in Development, Innovation and Scientific Research at the European Union - Interreg NEXT MED Program, Dr. Dina El-Gayar, Executive Director of the Project Management Unit at the University, in addition to Deans and Vice Deans of Graduate Studies for the Faculties of Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Institute of Medical Research, as well as a group of researchers from various faculties.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa directed the faculties’ representatives to coordinate efforts and form working groups to present applicable research projects in the call that ends on April 15, 2025 in the fields of education, health, energy efficiency, sustainable water management, training and entrepreneurship, issues of restoring cultural heritage, confronting climate change, converting waste into added value, and supporting the green economy, in cooperation with industrial partners.
Dr. Khaled El-Saadani gave a presentation on the Interreg NEXT MED program, in which he addressed the requirements for obtaining funding for applicable research projects aimed at enabling Mediterranean countries to achieve more sustainable, intelligent, competitive, cooperative, and comprehensive development with lower carbon emissions and pollution rates, by supporting youth environmental projects and green transformation projects in the sectors of education, health, waste management, confronting climate change, entrepreneurship, applied research, rationalization of energy consumption, water scarcity research, and governance, and focusing on areas of policy development, awareness-raising, training, modern technology, and innovation.
It is worth noting that the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Regional Cooperation Programme (referred to as “NEXT MED”) is the third generation of one of the largest cross-border cooperation initiatives implemented by the European Union in the Mediterranean region. It aims to contribute to smart, sustainable and equitable development all across the Mediterranean basin by supporting balanced cooperation and multi-level governance. The programme’s mission is to finance cooperation projects that address social, economic, environmental and shared governance challenges at the Mediterranean basin level.
President of Alexandria University Receives Virginia Tech University Delegation to Discuss Cooperation in Modern Technology and Innovation Programs, and Establishing an International Branch in Borg El Arab
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Cyril Clark, Executive Vice President and Academic Director of Virginia Tech University, and his accompanying delegation, to discuss means of cooperation and the implementation of joint academic and research projects, especially in the fields related to modern technology and innovation, and the establishment of an international branch of Virginia Tech University on the university grounds in Borg El Arab.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Virginia Tech University delegation to Alexandria University, referring to the university's plan and orientations towards internationalization and international expansion and the establishment of partnerships with highly-ranked distinguished international universities to raise the competitiveness and efficiency of Alexandria University graduates, appreciating the excellence of Virginia Tech University and the joint cooperation between the two sides over the past years in engineering and technical sciences programs. Dr. Konsowa stressed that Alexandria University is witnessing a wide diversity in the establishment of joint programs and degrees and international branches outside Egypt, as well as the establishment of branches of international universities onthe university grounds in Borg El Arab, within the framework of the university's plan to internationalize education and make it an attractive platform for educational services in Africa, the Arab region and Asia, and provide educational opportunities for students in modern scientific specializations and advanced technologies. He also pointed out that the Technology Park facilities are nearing completion to be the nucleus for enhancing the concept of knowledge-based industry and linking the outputs of scientific research to industry and transforming them into products of economic value and establishing companies based on the outputs of ideas and scientific research owned by Alexandria University, achieving competitiveness in economic development, in addition to its role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at the university, in line with the state's strategy to achieve sustainable development goals and Egypt's future vision.
For his part, Dr. Cyril Clark expressed pleasure to cooperate with Alexandria University as one of the well-established Egyptian universities, appreciating its efforts in implementing projects related to industry and finding solutions to societal issues by employing scientific research for this purpose, establishing international partnerships and expanding it's international branches, which makes it an attractive platform for higher education at the international level. He also stressed his university's keenness to build bridges of joint cooperation in the fields of scientific research, knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise, especially in topics related to climate issues and reducing carbon emissions, and he stressed the possibility of implementing mutual visits to enhance joint cooperation further.
The Alexandria University delegation gave presentations and an introduction to Alexandria University, its various institutes and educational programs, its strategic plan towards internationalization, the university's ranking in various international classifications, dual degrees and cooperation protocols signed by Alexandria University with various international universities, centres of excellence, and features of establishing the Technology Park at Alexandria University, which is scheduled to open soon with the aim of localizing and transferring technology.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Roshdi Zahran, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University and former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President of the University for Internationalization and International Branch Campuses, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for University Classification, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Ziad El-Sayyad, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering. From the American side, the meeting was attended by Dr. Guru Ghosh, Vice President of the University for International Affairs, Dr. Juan Espinoza, Student Registration Officer at the University, Dr. Khaled Hassouna, Associate President for Middle East and North Africa Projects, and Dr. Mohamed Siam, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science.
Establishing New University Hospital for Children in Smouha Costing 1.6 Billion EGP in Partnership with Civil Society Institutions
A meeting of the Alexandria University Council was held today headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, where he thanked the deans, vice deans, faculty members, assistant staff and administrators in all faculties and institutes of the university for their full discipline in organizing the first semester final exams. Dr. Konsowa stressed the need to prepare for the second semester, which begins on February 8, 2025, and to complete maintenance work on buildings, lecture halls, laboratories and university dorms, and to follow up on cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing lecture halls in all faculties to ensure the smooth running of the educational process successfully from its first day.
Dr. Konsowa congratulated the council members on the occasion of the President's approval of the establishment of two new international branches of Alexandria University in Malaysia and Abu Dhabi, so that it has four international branches abroad after its two international branches in Chad and South Sudan, as part of the university's plan to internationalize education, enhance its regional and international position, reduce the chances of student expatriation, and attract more foreign students.
The council approved in principle the establishment of a new university hospital for children in Smouha under a partnership system with civil society institutions, pending the completion of the necessary studies and the issuance of the required approvals to start implementation. Dr. Mahmoud El-Zalabani, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, gave a presentation on the proposed hospital, which costs 1.6 billion pounds, borne by civil society institutions, businessmen and individuals, to provide free service at the highest level to the people of Alexandria. The new hospital includes intensive care units for newborns, reception, emergency and outpatient clinics.
• The council approved taking the necessary measures to establish the Alexandria University Company for Sports Services and Consultations (AUSSC).
• The Council honoured the faculties and institutes that obtained institutional accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education during the academic year 2023/2024, namely the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, the Higher Institute of Public Health, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Institute of Medical Research, in addition to the faculties that obtained programmatic accreditation, namely the Faculty of Engineering (2 programs), the Faculty of Science (2 programs), and the Faculty of Agriculture (2 programs).
• The Council approved exempting students with special needs and international students from the graduation requirement "Literacy Project".
• The Council also approved allocating six scholarships for diploma students at the Faculty of Arts during the spring semester of 2025, with a 50% reduction in credit hours fees.
• The Council approved obtaining 250 scholarships for new students applying to study postgraduate diplomas at all levels at the Faculty of Education during the spring semester of 2025, with a 50% reduction in the value of credit hours fees.
• The Council approved the donations presented by El-Gharabli Engineering and Contracting Company to the Cardiac Catheterization Unit at the main university hospital and Smouha University Hospital amounting to 1.5 million Egyptian pounds, the donation presented by One Surgical Company to the Cardiovascular Diseases Department amounting to of 11 million pounds, the donation presented by Pharos University to the intensive care unit at the new university hospital with a value of 3 million pounds, the donation presented by Alexandria Fertilizers Company and the Generation of Hope Association for Social Development to the sterilization unit at Shatby Hospital amounting to one million pounds, and the donations presented by the Friends of Heart Patients Association for the benefit of heart and vascular patients at the main university hospital in the amount of one million and 287 thousand pounds.
• The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and Namangan Textile Institute - Uzbekistan, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and Kent State University in the United States of America, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Education) and Albert Jacquard Higher Institute in Namur, Belgium, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Early Childhood Education) and the Directorate of Health Affairs in Alexandria, and the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and King Faisal University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The Council also approved the promotion of 34 faculty members, 17 to the position of professor, 17 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 24 lecturers, and the granting of 83 doctoral degrees and 112 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
Alexandria University Delegation Representing Advisory Committee Visits Damanhour University, Providing Technical and Administrative Advice to Equip the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour
Within the framework of the cooperation protocol concluded between Alexandria and Damanhour Universities, and in light of the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Acting President of Alexandria University, the Alexandria University delegation, representatives of the Advisory Committee to equip the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital at Damanhour University, headed by Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, made a visit to Damanhour University yesterday, Thursday, January 16, 2025, to provide advice and benefit from their technical and administrative expertise in equipping the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour, in accordance with the protocol concluded between the two parties for joint cooperation to benefit from the technical and administrative expertise of the faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, in various academic fields, as well as health services, training and quality standards.
The delegation was received by Dr. Elhamy Tarabis, President of Damanhour University, who thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa for his tangible efforts, distinguished generosity, and fruitful cooperation with Damanhour University, and the support provided by Alexandria University to the universities of the northern region, expressing his great happiness in cooperating with a distinguished elite of professors from the prestigious Alexandria University, hoping that this cooperation will be crowned with success in providing a distinguished service, and a turning point in the medical services provided in Beheira Governorate to serve the people of the governorate and its surroundings.
The meeting included discussing the establishment, equipping, furnishing, and accreditation of the Faculty of Medicine and university hospitals, mechanisms for developing and setting regulations, curricula, and study plans for the Faculty of Medicine at Damanhour University, evaluating the quality of medical study programs and developing them, as well as developing the capabilities of faculty members, preparing a distinguished training matrix to raise the efficiency of the administrative structure of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour, and exchanging study materials, published research, and other scientific and technological information. The mechanisms for exchanging administrative experiences were also discussed regarding the administrative and service structures of university hospitals, with an agreement to organize mutual visits to increase awareness and participation in the university hospital management system.
This was followed by an inspection tour by the Advisory Committee delegation of the construction site of the Faculty of Medicine campus and the University Hospital, to view the latest developments and follow up on the ongoing finishing works, in order to give a technical medical opinion to apply the best standards in finishing the laboratories, lecture halls and classrooms, and to set a timetable for review and follow up on developments as they happen.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Stresses Importance of Conducting Foreign Language Level Examinations for Its Graduate Students Through Accredited Institutions
Alexandria University’s Graduate Studies and Research Council, headed by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, stressed to all faculties and institutes of Alexandria University the importance of adhering to Alexandria University Council Resolution No. (171) amended for the year 2018 regarding determining the foreign language level for graduate students at the university and the foreign language tests required of students, and stressing to all students the necessity of applying to accredited bodies, according to what was approved by the University Council, to conduct this exam and no other.
Dr. Saeed also stressed to the vice deans of the faculties and institutes of the university the importance of placing the name of Alexandria University on all articles published in various periodicals as a basic condition for obtaining scientific publication rewards from Alexandria University, and the necessity of adhering to the decision of the Executive Committee for Missions issued in the session dated September 25, 2019, regarding the conditions for obtaining external missions, that the faculty member does not travel except after completing two years of service From the date of their appointment to the university.
The Council also approved the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Albert Jacquard Higher Institute in Namur, Belgium, with the aim of enhancing academic and research cooperation between the two parties with proposed funding from the Erasmus Initiative provided by the European Union. The Council also discussed the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels), the Ministry of Antiquities and Flyerzone Company in the United States of America. The Council was also informed of the approval of the formation of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Faculty of Specific Education.
