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Faculty of Arts Educational Seminar: National Discourse through International Challenges and Changes
On behalf of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, witnessed Sunday afternoon the educational symposium organized by the Faculty of Arts within the framework of the activities of the university’s cultural season, which was held under the title “National Discourse in Light of International Challenges and Changes”.
The symposium took place in the Conference Hall at the Faculty of Nursing, in the presence of deans and vice-deans of faculties, faculty members and university students. Participants included Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the former House of Representatives and President of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, and Counsellor Dr. Mokhtar Ghobashi, political analyst and Vice President of the Arab Center for Studies.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour welcomed the guests of the symposium to Alexandria University, stressing the importance of this symposium in shedding light on the challenges facing Egypt in the current and coming period at the local, regional and international levels, and ways to confront them in light of international changes, stressing the university's keenness to organize these seminars in order to give its students the opportunity to listen to patriotic figures and great experiences in all fields, with the aim of raising awareness and developing a sense of patriotism and belonging.
Dr. Hani Khamis Abdo, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, pointed out the role of the university in raising the level of awareness and risk perception among students, enabling them to keep pace with global changes. He referred to the participation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in the World Government Summit in Dubai as a guest of honour, which reflected the regional and international role of Egypt, and the recognition of its ability to confront political and economic challenges considering the Corona pandemic crisis and the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi expressed his pleasure for being at Alexandria University and discussing contemporary issues with university students, stressing the success of Egyptian foreign policy in achieving a balance between principles and interests. He added that the Egyptian state was able to develop solutions to face threats and protect its borders, in addition to the burden of comprehensive development, through planning a proactive strategy in light of contemporary international changes. He referred to Egypt's approach to resolving issues in peaceful means, spreading peace, stability and development through participation in several international projects such as projects for electrical interconnection with Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Jordan and Libya, in addition to development projects in several African countries. El-Orabi pointed out that Egypt is characterized by distinguished and strong international relations with most countries of the world, which helps in facing challenges and cross-border phenomena such as epidemics, terrorism, and economic issues.
Dr. Mokhtar Ghobashi referred to the difficult situation of the Arab world in facing the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, which included problems related to gas, energy, and food, stressing the need to change mechanisms at the discourse level, and to open non-traditional axes to get out of this conflict. He added that Egypt is making great efforts to resolve regional conflicts in Palestine, Libya, Syria and Yemen.
Discussing Cooperation between Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, and Bauhaus University in Germany
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies at Alexandria University, received Dr. Frank Eckhardt, Head of the Planning and Social Studies Department at the Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, with the aim of discussing ways of cooperation between the Faculty of Fine Arts at Alexandria University and the Bauhaus University in Germany in areas of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Dina Mandour, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dr. Nevin Gharib, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sahar El-Arnaouti, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Mona El-Masry, Head of the Architecture Department, and Dr. Mai Karam, Coordinator of Cooperation with the Bauhaus University.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour stressed that the Bauhaus University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany, specializing in plastic arts, sculpture and architecture, which will open the way for discussing means of cooperation in the fields of architecture and fine arts between the German University and Alexandria University represented by the Faculty of Fine Arts, especially in the areas of common interest.
El-Ghandour pointed out that cooperation can also include the establishment of joint scientific degrees, the exchange of experiences, participation in scientific seminars and conferences, and student exchange whether on undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in order to connect with the international cooperation network in the various scientific and research fields.
While Dr. Frank Eckhardt confirmed that his university is keen to open prospects for cooperation with Alexandria University, which has a unique architectural heritage, pointing out that the Bauhaus University also possesses a unique architectural heritage, as the Bauhaus University building is one of the sites on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, noting that this common historical heritage between the two universities will result in unique cooperation with Alexandria University in the fields of engineering and architecture.
Alexandria University Organizes Medical Convoy to King Mariout Valley Area
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, headed by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy at Alexandria University organized on Friday the 17th of February, 2023, a comprehensive medical services convoy to the Valley area in King Mariout, including 12 villages, to serve the people of the region, in cooperation with Rotary North of Alexandria, and the "Doctor for You" Fraternity at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.
Dr. Wafaa El-Sahli, professor at the Faculty of Medicine and a member of the convoy committee at Alexandria University, stated that the total number of cases that were examined by the convoy amounted to 737 cases in various medical specialties, including 81 dermatology cases, 174 paediatric cases, 56 gynaecological cases, 75 ophthalmia cases, 100 orthopaedic cases, 103 internal medicine cases, 47 thoracic cases, and 100 dental cases. She pointed out that 64 cases were transferred to Alexandria University hospitals, and she said that the Faculty of Specific Education participated in an awareness seminar for mothers entitled "Dealing with some behavioural problems of children", and a workshop to implement some handicrafts and recycling, as an entry point for small projects to increase the income of some families in the area's villages.
President of Alexandria University and Dr. Mostafa El-Feki Witness the Opening of Cultural Season for Second Semester at Alexandria University
Within the framework of the activities of the cultural season of Alexandria University for the academic year 2022/2023, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated, Thursday the 16th of February, the first seminar of the season at the Faculty of Law, under the title "Egypt.. The Role and the Future", during which Dr. Mostafa El-Feki, the prominent politician and former president of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, spoke of contemporary issues and his vision for the future of Egypt. The event was attended by Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Mohamed Abdellah, former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Hind Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University, deans and vice-deans of faculties, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and a group of thinkers and intellectuals of the Alexandrian society.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa welcomed Dr. Mostafa El-Feki, stressing that he is considered a value and a stature for the Egyptian society and the Arab region, as he is a witness to many events that Egypt went through during its contemporary history. Dr. Konsowa also stressed that Dr. El-Feki's testimony and analysis of the past gives visions for the future, especially on these occasions attended by students, whom the university is keen to be present in all activities, as they carry the hope for tomorrow, and a better future for Egypt.
For his part, Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, welcomed Dr. Mostafa El-Feki to the premises of the prestigious Faculty of Law, stressing that the Faculty uses the seminars of its cultural season as a platform to discuss many social issues and current events, whether on the internal and external arenas. He added that choosing the title of the symposium reflects Egypt's pioneering and influential role in the region and in the whole world, in light of global transformation taking place at the present time.
In his speech, Dr. Mostafa El-Feki stressed that Egypt is a pivotal country at the global level, and that its geographical location and history played a major role in shaping the Egyptian identity, indicating that the world has recently gone through difficult events in light of the recent crises. He pointed out that we are now in a critical period, stressing that Egypt is in safe hands under the leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, where the political leadership was able to manage the internal and external issues professionally. He added that Egypt has embraced all civilizations, cultures and religions, which contributed to the multiplicity of the Egyptian, Arab, Islamic, African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern personality, as Egypt had all the elements of cultural, artistic, literary and intellectual soft powers, in addition to its genius ability to absorb the different new trends and embrace the great ideas that invaded the world throughout the ages.
El-Feki highlighted the similarities between the July 1952 Revolution and that of the 30th of June 2013, that they both changed the historical face of Egypt. He also said that Egypt was able to restore its industrial, agricultural and tourism resources during the past few years, through the optimal use of natural and human resources in the Egyptian state and its connection with its future, after being deprived of many of its soft power sources and human and even natural resources in previous eras. At the end of the symposium, El-Feki held an open dialogue with the youth about Egypt's vision towards the future in light of the Egyptian regional and international presence, and the important strategic role that Egypt plays in the Arab region and the Middle East.
Dr. El-Ghandour Receives Peruvian Embassy Delegation to Discuss Cooperation between Alexandria and San Marcos Universities
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies, and Dr. Sameh Shehata, General Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, received the Peruvian embassy delegation headed by Mr. Jose Jesus Betancourt Rivera, Peruvian Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The delegation included Dr. Domingo García Belaunde, Dr. Jose Palomino Manchego, specialists in the field of constitutional law at the National University of San Marcos in Peru, and Mr. Basil Michel Marco, Honorary Consul of Peru in Alexandria, with the aim of discussing ways of cooperation between the two sides and signing cooperation agreements between the University of Alexandria and the National University of San Marcos in Peru.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour welcomed the delegation of the Peruvian Embassy to Alexandria University, pointing out that Alexandria University is one of the most prestigious universities around the world. El-Ghandour indicated that the University is keen on international cooperation with prestigious international universities, including San Marcos University in Peru, pointing out that Alexandria University has many double degrees with major international universities in America and Europe, which allows students to obtain a double degree from both universities, it has two international branches in the state of Chad and the state of South Sudan, and it owns 14 museums, including the university’s holdings museum, which contains rare manuscripts dating back to thousands of years. He confirmed that it is expected that there will be a cooperation agreement between the University of Alexandria and the National University of San Marcos in Peru in various fields, including medicine, law, engineering, and history.
For his part, Mr. Jose Jesus Betancourt welcomed the cooperation with Alexandria University, especially that the University of San Marcos in Peru has a long history like that of its Egyptian counterpart, pointing out that the University of San Marcos is an independent university that was established in 1551, and is one of the oldest universities in the South American continent. He emphasized that the purpose of the visit is to get acquainted with the Egyptian culture and learn more about the constitutional life in Egypt, especially that Egypt has an ancient constitutional court, and it has distinguished professors in constitutional law at Alexandria University, so it was of great importance to have the opportunity of exchanging experiences between the two universities, and the exchange of students and faculty members .
