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Graduate Studies and Research Council Honours Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies
The Graduate Studies and Research Council at Alexandria University, in its session held yesterday, honoured Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, in appreciation of his efforts and dedication in developing the graduate studies sector throughout his tenure.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour emphasized his appreciation to all the vice-deans for postgraduate studies and research at Alexandria University, pointing out that the achievements made on the ground in the postgraduate studies and research sector were not the outcome of the effort of only one individual, but rather were a result of the collective efforts of the postgraduate studies and research team at Alexandria University. He affirmed his deep gratitude and appreciation to Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, for his unlimited support for the graduate studies and research, sector to raise the level of scientific research at the university.
El-Ghandour expressed his hope that everyone will continue to perform their work optimally in order to uphold the common interests of the university. He added that what remains in the end is the good impact and reputation, wishing success to whoever assumes responsibility after him to complete the teamwork with his colleagues, stressing his pride as a member of this successful system that performed its role in the best way. At the end of his speech, El-Ghandour expressed his thanks and appreciation to all employees of the sector and everyone who contributed to its progressm including vice-deans, faculty membersm and administrators.
While the Vice-Deans for Graduate Studies and Research thanked Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour for his efforts during his tenure, as he contributed to the development and progress of the graduate studies sector by contributing to solving all its problems, developing and allocating scholarships for graduate students, extending the validity period of academic courses, accelerating procedures for discussing master's and doctoral theses, increasing the number of supervisors for master's and doctoral theses, establishing new joint programs, updating regulations to manage postgraduate students, establishing the Alexandria University office for technical and administrative support to researchers, as well as launching the Alexandria University initiative to support researchers with a budget of up to 300,000 Egyptian pounds, increasing funds for publishing scientific papers, opening the new headquarters of the International Scientific Publishing Centre, in addition to developing digital library services, expanding the establishment of scientific journals, setting regulations for scientific research ethics committees, facilitating admission procedures for international students, marketing postgraduate programs to attract international students, and preparing a guide for international students.
* The Council approved the memorandum of cooperation between Alexandria University (Faculty of Physical Education for Girls) and Al Mostakbal University in Iraq (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences), the framework cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Arts) and Xianda College of Economics & Humanities at Shanghai International Studies University, the joint master's degree agreement in Biotechnology between Alexandria University (Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research) and Essex University in the United Kingdom, and the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Bahari University in Sudan.
Community Service Council of Alexandria University Adopts Cooperation Protocol to Develop Faculty of Engineering Sports
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council, headed by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, approved a cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Engineering and CMDS Company, with the aim of developing and modernizing the playgrounds of the Faculty of Engineering and the implementation and maintenance of CrossFit games in the faculty’s playgrounds area for students free of charge, which contributes to expanding the scope of student practice for various sports activities.
The Council reviewed several of the activities of the university’s faculties that took place during the months of June and July 2023.
The Council honoured Dr. Iman Ayad, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Pasha Campus, on the occasion of the end of her tenure, thanking her for her services for the faculty.
Alexandria University Launches Medical Convoy to Kom Hamada Municipality in Beheira
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector headed by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Alexandria University, represented by the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, organized on Thursday the 13th of July, a comprehensive medical convoy to Kom Hamada Municipality in Beheira Governorate, in cooperation with Abu El-Ela Charitable Foundation, and the "Doctor for You" fraternity at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, to serve the people of Kom Hamada.
Dr. Wafaa El-Sehli, professor at the Faculty of Medicine and member of the convoy committee at Alexandria University, stated that the total number of cases that were treated during the convoy’s activities amounted to 390 cases in various medical specialties, including 70 dermatology cases, 43 paediatrics cases, 11 gynaecology cases, 62 ophthalmia cases, 65 orthopedics cases, 80 internal medicine cases, and 59 dental cases. She added that 5 children's cases were transferred to El-Shatby University Hospital, and 200 cases were examined for diabetes, with weight and height measured, as well as blood pressure measurements.
The University of Louisville is partnering with Alexandria University to offer an Internship
The University of Louisville is partnering with Alexandria University to offer an Internship at the University of Louisville in Summer 2024 for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the Alexandria University programs related to biomedical or computer engineering and science.
The duration of this internship extends from July 1 to September 30, 2024.
The travel expenses will be covered by Alexandria University, while living expenses will be compensated by the University of Louisville.
If you are an Egyptian undergraduate student at Alexandria University and interested in applying for this internship, please go ahead and fill the application form using the attached link:
Eligibility Criteria:
** Enrolment in one of the Alexandria University programs related to biomedical or computer engineering and science
** CGPA after Spring 2023: minimum 3.00
** The student should be in 2nd or 3rd level in Fall 2023.
** Full CV in English showing the student's contribution in any activities and/or projects.
**Valid Passport
** A letter of vision of no more than one page (~500 words), showing the personal perspective of the student concerning the summer training and his/her intended objectives.
** Final acceptance will be subject to a personal interview.
*****Deadline: Thursday 27 July 2023 11:45 PM
President of Alexandria University receives Chinese delegation of Shandong Normal University to discuss means of cooperation between the two sides
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received a Chinese delegation from Shandong Normal University, headed by Dr. Jing Qing Liang, President of the University, where they discussed means of cooperation and signed a letter of intent in preparation for signing a cooperation protocol to enhance research and academic cooperation between the two sides, in the field of faculty exchange through a number of grants for master's and doctoral studies in various scientific disciplines, establishing educational programs in the field of teaching Arabic language to Chinese students, participating in international seminars and conferences of common interest. The two parties will also discuss participating in holding training courses, workshops and seminars, exchanging periodicals, academic journals, and scientific, artistic and cultural publications between the two sides, exchanging research published in scientific journals issued by both parties, and participation in arbitration of research published in these journals, as well as exchanging experiences in the field of establishing and developing laboratories and research centers.
During the meeting, the activities of Alexandria University in the field of teaching Arabic and Chinese to students of different nationalities were reviewed through the Department of Chinese Language, and the Applied Languages Program at the Faculty of Arts and the Center for Teaching Arabic Language to Foreigners (TAFL Center). Discussions included possible cooperation with Shandong University, through academic exchange programs, and cooperation in cultural, civilizational and artistic fields.
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, stressed during the meeting the depth of the relations between Egypt and China, and the extent of close cooperation between the two countries in various fields. He pointed out that the Chinese language has become of great importance in Egypt, in light of the economic cooperation and partnerships between the two countries in different fields. Dr. Knosowa expressed his aspiration to enhance cooperation in various academic and cultural aspects for the benefit of both sides, by offering scholarships to Alexandria University students to study in China, and sending Egyptian experts to teach and conduct scientific research in China in various scientific disciplines.
For his part, the President of the Chinese University of Shandong expressed his pleasure for being at Alexandria University, explaining that Shandong University is one of the oldest Chinese institutions of higher education, and it has a wide variety of scientific disciplines, being a university with a long history characterized by a variety of academic programs. He also expressed his desire to cooperate with Alexandria University in scientific and research fields of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. El-Sawy Ahmed, Coordinator of Egyptian-Chinese Relations, Dr. Jihan Gowifel, Assistant President of the University for Foreign Universities Branches, Dr. Hossam El-Abbadi, Head of the Chinese Language Department at the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Lana Habib, Director of the Teaching Arabic Language for Foreigners (TAFL) Center, and Dr. Reem Hafez, coordinator of the Applied Languages Program at the Faculty of Arts.