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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.
Alexandria University Council Reviews Its International Rankings
Alexandria University Council, in its session chaired by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, reviewed the results of Alexandria University in the international rankings for the year 2023, where Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for University Rankings, indicated:
In the British Times Higher Education ranking (THE) impact Ranking, for the goals of sustainable development, Alexandria University ranked 401-600 in good health and well-being (3rd goal), gender equality (5th goal), decent work and economic growth (8th goal), and the seventeenth goal, which is related to partnership to achieve the goals.
In the Dutch "Leiden" ranking of international universities, which depends on the university's evaluation in the indicators of scientific impact, the index of international partnerships and cooperation, the index of publishing in open journals, and the index of gender equality, Alexandria University ranking came in the third place at the local level, the fourth locally in the field of health sciences, biology, and medicine, the third in the field of science and life, the seventh in the field of mathematics and computer sciences, the fifth in the field of physical sciences and engineering, and the third in the field of humanities and social sciences.
• As for the QS World Ranking, Alexandria University advanced by 100 places, as its classification became from 901: 950 at the international level.
In the Russian RUR ranking, which depends on indicators of education, scientific research, diversity of international relations, and economic sustainability, Alexandria University came in second place locally in general.
President of Alexandria University Directs to Raise Maximum Emergency Level in University Hospitals to Receive Victims of Collapsed Building
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, directed today both Professor Dr. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, and Professor Dr. Executive Director, to raise the level of readiness in University Hospitals, to receive cases resulting from the collapse of the apartment building in Miami area, that occurred earlier this morning.
Dr. Konsowa gave directions to the university hospitals to be totally ready to deal with all emergency cases resulting from the collapsed building, and to continue raising the level of readiness during the blessed Eid Al-Adha holiday. He also directed a review of the availability of stocks for medicines, supplies and blood banks, as well as the shifts of medical staff members and so on, as well as the readiness of emergency departments to deal with any accidents or emergencies during the holiday period.
Alexandria University Council Honours Professors Who Obtained DSc Degree in Mathematics
Alexandria University Council headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, honoured Dr. Alaa Abdelwahed Abdelbarry, Vice President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and Dr. Hamdy Mahmoud Mohamed Youssef, Professor of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, on the occasion of their receiving the degree of “Doctor of Science in Mathematics” (DSc) from the Faculty of Science, Alexandria University. Doctor of Science (DSc) is the highest scientific degree; it is awarded to the candidate for all their scientific work and requires the submission of innovative research. Arbitration for this degree is carried out by three arbitrators holding fellowships from the British Royal Society and from prestigious European universities. The Faculty of Science has previously awarded the degree of Doctor of Science in the field of Chemistry, but it is the first time that such a degree has been awarded in the field of Mathematics.
The university president confirmed that this ceremony comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s encouragement of honourable models, pointing out that the honourees are of the highest calibre, and are the best representation Alexandria University whether internally or externally. He added that Alexandria University cooperates with all scientific institutions in order to achieve one goal, which is to serve the Egyptian state and achieve its vision to provide high quality educational services.
For their part, the honourees expressed their pride in this honour within their alma mater university, stressing the status of Alexandria University and its role in providing honourable cadres who occupy prestigious positions inside and outside Egypt.
Alexandria University Council Forms Financial Aid Committee Supporting Outstanding Students at International Programs
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, at the outset of the University Council meeting, conveyed his greetings on the occasion of the approaching Eid al-Adha, and the anniversary of the June 30 revolution, which represented a fundamental shift and a milestone in the history of the homeland to restore its identity and freedom, during which the will of the Egyptians wrote an immortal epic to preserve Egypt’s identity, writing in history the glorious birth of a new path of national action, to launch the process of development and construction in all fields for the establishment of the new republic.
• The Council also congratulated the newly elected board members of the Faculty Members Club, after the elections that took place last Friday at the club's headquarters. Dr. Konsowa stressed that all forms of support will be provided to the new board, to help it achieve its important societal role, noting that there are ongoing development processes in the club to be a suitable forum for faculty members and their families.
• Within the framework of the social responsibility of Alexandria University, the Council approved the formation of a committee to study the establishment of the Scholarships Office of Alexandria University in cooperation with civil society institutions and businessmen, to provide scholarships for financially struggling outstanding students, to study with double degrees and joint degrees at the bachelor's and postgraduate levels. Dr. Konsowa stressed that the university confirms that the lack of financial ability of the outstanding and creative students will not be an obstacle to achieving their academic ambitions.
• The Council approved the adoption of the Pharmaceutical Economics program, which is a credit hours system professional master's degree at the Faculty of Pharmacy, between the departments of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice.
• The Council approved the second phase of the Alexandria University Research Support Initiative (Alex-RSI) and increased its budget from 200,000 to 300,000 EGP per project, with the aim of highlighting outstanding research results and supporting international scientific publishing, by rewarding researchers who publish in high-ranked international journals.
• The Council approved the partnership agreement between Alexandria University and the Francophone University Agency - Montreal Quebec - Canada, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and South Ural University in Russia in the field of functional food and nutrition, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Physical Education for Women) and Terry Fox College of Sport Science & Business in Canada, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and St. Petersberg Electrotechnical University in Russia, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The council also approved the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the Ashrakat Charitable Foundation, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and the Egyptian company for the production of ethylene and its derivatives "ETHYDCO", memorandums of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy), the Ministry of Health, Alexandria Pharmaceutical Company, 57357 Hospital and MedZine Pharmaceutical Company, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Institute of Graduate Studies and Research) and the Basel Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer to Arab Countries, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and Al-Fateh Dairy Products Factory.
• The council approved the promotion of 29 faculty members, 17 to the position of professor, 12 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 13 lecturers, and the granting of 80 doctoral degrees and 107 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
