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Alexandria National University Board of Trustees Holds First Meeting of 2026/2027 Academic Year
The Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University held its first meeting for the 2026/2027 academic year, chaired by Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, Chairman of the Board, and attended by Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and board members.
The meeting highlighted the efforts of faculty and administrative staff in supporting the educational process and facilitating student admission procedures. The Board also reviewed the university’s academic performance report for 2025/2026, including student numbers, success rates, and the role of the Guidance, Counseling and Psychological Support Center in providing academic, social, and psychological support.
The Board approved a cooperation protocol with Riaaya Company to enhance healthcare services for students, as well as the university’s membership in the Association of Arab Universities.
The meeting also reviewed the university’s participation in EAIE Glasgow 2026, held in Scotland from September 8–11, as part of its efforts to strengthen internationalization, expand academic and research partnerships, and provide students with broader opportunities for international exchange and collaboration.
Acting President of Alexandria University Inspects the Educational Process on the First Day of the Academic Year
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, conducted a tour of several faculties and institutes on Saturday, September 19, 2026, coinciding with the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, to monitor the regularity of classes and ensure the universities’ readiness to welcome students.
The tour included the Medical Complex, Humanities Complex, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, and Alexandria National University. He inspected classrooms, laboratories, outpatient clinics, and student services, and reviewed the arrangements for the smooth start of the academic year.
During an open dialogue with students, Dr. Abdel Hakim emphasized the university’s ambitious plan to advance its academic and research standing and reach the Tier 1 category, strengthening its international presence and competitiveness.
He also encouraged students to actively participate in cultural, sports, and scouting activities, highlighting the university’s recent achievement at the Cairo 2026 African University Games, where Alexandria University students won 50 medals, including 20 gold medals. He announced that the winning students will be honored at the upcoming University Council meeting.
The Acting President directed university leaders and faculty members to maintain close follow-up of the educational process, communicate continuously with students, and address any challenges they may face.
Alexandria University and Red Sea Governorate Explore Using Graduation Projects to Support Development Plans
A delegation from Alexandria University’s Faculty of Arts met with Dr. Waleed El-Barqy, Governor of the Red Sea, to discuss utilizing students’ graduation projects in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, and Surveying to support the governorate’s development plans.
The meeting focused on developing geospatial databases, surveying urban areas, and preparing strategic and detailed plans, as well as using GIS applications to support local authorities and improve decision-making.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, emphasized the university’s commitment to transforming academic knowledge into practical solutions that serve society and align educational and research outputs with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Reaffirms Support for Researchers and Streamlining of Postgraduate Procedures
The Graduate Studies and Research Council of Alexandria University held its regular meeting, chaired by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development and Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.
Dr. Al-Oufy congratulated faculty members, postgraduate students, and researchers on the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, affirming the University’s commitment to providing full support to researchers, streamlining academic procedures, and facilitating the registration and progress of master’s and doctoral theses.
She emphasized directing research toward national and societal priorities, promoting international publication in prestigious scientific journals, and further enhancing Alexandria University’s research standing and international ranking.
The meeting also addressed mechanisms for gathering postgraduate students’ feedback through surveys aimed at identifying their needs and challenges and improving the services provided to them. Special attention was given to international students and scholarship recipients from Nile Basin countries, with continued efforts to provide them with a supportive and attractive academic environment.
The Council also discussed postgraduate curricula and regulations, university libraries, scientific journals, and research publication.
6 Medals for Alexandria University Chess Champions at the African University Games “Cairo 2026”
Alexandria University’s chess team continued its outstanding performance at the 12th African University Games “Cairo 2026,” held from September 8–16, 2026, winning 6 medals in the Rapid and Blitz competitions: 3 gold and 3 silver.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements, emphasizing the university’s continued support for sports activities and talented student athletes.
Medalists:
- Yara Ibrahim Yehia Allam: 2 Gold & 2 Silver medals.
- Miriam Emad Fayez Yacoub: 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal.
The achievement adds to Alexandria University’s impressive results throughout Cairo 2026.