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Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses Recommendations of First International Conference on Advances in Science for Sustainable Development (ICASSD 2024)
Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research held its meeting, Wednesday, 22 May 2024, headed by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research.
During the meeting, the Council reviewed the recommendations of the First International Conference on Advances in Science for Sustainable Development (ICASSD 2024), where Dr. Saeed confirmed that the conference came out with a set of important recommendations that are consistent with the vision of Alexandria University in the graduate studies sector, through the use of applied scientific research to serve the sustainable development goals of the Egyptian state 2030, and the necessity of having a unified platform for research and capabilities of centers, institutes and research bodies, available to all researchers and research bodies, in addition to the optimal use of science, technology and innovation to reach tangible scientific and applied results that serve the reality of Egyptian society, to solve the problems and challenges facing economic growth.
The Council also discussed the topics of supervision of academic theses and validity reports, topics of the teaching assistants’ and assistant lecturers’ committee.
The Council also approved a memorandum of understanding between the Polytechnic University of Bari in Italy to establish a partnership with some universities in the Mediterranean basin countries in the fields of engineering, land, construction, and other disciplines.
Alexandria National University Organizes First Marathon for Its Students
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Kheshen, Academic Supervisor of Alexandria National University, and under the supervision of Professor Dr. Tamer Helmy, Advisor to the Student Union, the Sports Committee of the Alexandria National University Student Union organized the first sports marathon for university students, and it was held under the slogan “Run for Your Health”.” It started from the end of the Sidi Gaber Bridge westwards along the sea road to the Silsila Tower downtown, and at the end of the marathon, the winners were honoured as follows:
• Ahmed Abdellatif - Faculty of Science – First Place (Male Students)
• Iman Abdelhadi – Faculty of Dentistry - First Place (Female Students)
• Omar Abdallah -Faculty of Engineering – Second Place (Male Students)
• Shahd Magdy - Faculty of Engineering - Second Place (Female Students)
• Mohamed Ashraf - Faculty of Computers – Third Place (Male Students)
• Judy Mohamed - Faculty of Engineering – Third Place (female Students)
Prizes were also distributed to all students participating in the marathon.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives the Board of Trustees of Bibliotheca Alexandrina
His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, received today the Board of Trustees of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which includes an elite group of prominent Egyptian and international figures, including Dr. Magdi Yacoub, Dr. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, former Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mrs. Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Mr. Miguel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations at the United Nations, Dr. Mohamed bin Issa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Morocco, Sheikha Mai bint Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohamed Al Khalifa Centre in Bahrain, Ms. Amina Mohamed, former Minister of Culture of Kenya, Ms. Samia Nkrumah, Dr. Mofid Shehab, Engineer Hani Azer, and Mr. Mohamed Salmawi, President of the Egyptian Writers Union. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nevin El-Kilani, Minister of Culture, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi welcomed the members of the Board of Trustees, stressing the importance of the valuable role played by the Library of Alexandria in disseminating and deepening knowledge and science, as well as encouraging reading, research and cultural work, in a way that supports dialogue between civilizations and deepens common understanding and coexistence among peoples. He noted that realizing the importance and richness of diversity Human rights, and devoting the principles of citizenship, is the basis for protecting the societal fabric, stressing the need for the library to complete the mission that Egypt performs in building bridges between cultures, and in establishing peace and development.
Mr. President also stressed the state’s keenness for the library to provide innovative ideas and activities, work to deepen scientific and cultural interests among young people, and contribute practically to qualifying them to assume the responsibilities of the future, by simplifying science using innovative technological methods, and supporting the culture of creativity and innovation at the scientific level. technical and artistic fields, discovering talented children and youth, as well as creating knowledge and deepening the relationship between scientific research and technical development, with a focus on consolidating the Egyptian identity through various library programmes, indicating the state’s keenness to provide full support for all cultural projects aimed at innovative and effective visions to support young people and adolescents.
On their part, the members of the Board of Trustees appreciated the continuous support they receive from the state to ensure that the library fulfils its historical cultural role, praising the interest that Mr. President personally gives to the work of the library. In this context, they presented their visions regarding the various roles that the library can play, to achieve its goals as Egypt’s gateway to the world and the world’s window on Egypt, its rich culture, and its extended history.
The meeting also witnessed an open discussion about the international and regional situation, where the Board of Trustees praised the pivotal role played by Egypt to restore stability in the region, end the war in Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the residents of the Strip. For his part, Mr. President affirmed Egypt’s keenness to stop the bloodshed in the Strip, and the continued positive contribution. In advancing efforts to resolve crises in the region, stressing that consolidating a culture of peace is an essential element for a more stable and secure future for the region and the world.
Alexandria University Honors University Team Winning Third Place in “Toxicology Cup” Arab Competition
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs honoured this morning, Monday, May 20, 2024, the Alexandria University team that won third place in the Arab Toxicology Cup Competition, which was held in Al-Khobar, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Pharmacy and Toxicology” Conference. Alexandria University team participated in the competition among 20 universities from 12 different Arab countries from all over the Middle East. The competition took place in three stages, and its questions were based on toxicology and simulations of clinical cases exposed to toxins, and how to deal with them.
The winning team included the pharmacist supervisor, Mohamed Abdelnabi Ibrahim, Teaching Assistant at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and students Nada Mahmoud Arafat Qabil, fifth year student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Nesma Saeed Abdelqader, fifth year student at the Faculty of Medicine.
Education and Student Affairs Council Follows up on Second Semester Final Exams
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, stressed to all faculties’ vice deans the importance of taking the necessary procedures and measures to complete the second semester final exams and overcome all obstacles so that the exam process can be completed with ease. This came during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting held today morning, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Dr. Abdelmohsen confirmed that the university is following up on the examination process through an operations room that is working around the clock. He pointed out that the university has assigned the medical department to be fully prepared and prepare well-equipped ambulances in anticipation of any health crises occurring for students during the examination period. He also directed the vice deans to ensure good air ventilation inside the examination rooms to confront the heat wave the country is experiencing.
Within the framework of the university’s role in supporting student activities, Dr. Abdelmohsen thanked the General Administration of Youth Welfare and the Student Union for their efforts in organizing various cultural, artistic, and sporting events with the aim of supporting and adopting talent. Some of these events included the Theatre Department Festival for departments and specialized institutes in its 17th session. He pointed out that the university is in the process of turning the festival into an international one as of next year, to receive all student talents from various nationalities. Another important event organized was “Our Health in Our Planet Marathon” in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, where the students who won the first ten places were honoured.
• Within the framework of the university’s role in supporting and developing medical services, the Council approved the proposal to establish a paediatric surgery department and take the necessary measures, with the aim of developing comprehensive medical services in the field of paediatric surgery and raising the level of health care provided to children.
