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Faculty of Computers and Data Science at Alexandria University Holds Its First Job Fair
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Computers and Data Science organized the first job fair.
Dr. Yasser Fouad, Acting Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the forum aims to exchange experiences between the participating parties and professors, and to get acquainted with the new in future jobs and diversity in the labour market, with the aim of providing employment opportunities for fresh graduates and providing training opportunities for students in different academic years whether senior students or younger.
During the forum, lectures were presented on the career and vocational path in order to qualify students and graduates for the labour market. On the side-lines of the forum, a meeting was held with representatives of the sponsoring companies. Discussions were held regarding the labour market, and several job opportunities were provided for the faculty students.
Alexandria University Receives Delegation of Tianjin Chinese University
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received a delegation from Tianjin University of China, headed by Dr. Yu Haixiang, President of the University, with the aim of discussing ways of joint scientific and academic cooperation. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education & Student Affairs, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Boshra Salem, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at the University.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Chinese delegation, stressing the keenness of Alexandria University to cooperate with Chinese universities in scientific, academic and research fields of common interest in general, and engineering and technological fields. He highlighted the role of Alexandria University as a house of expertise for the industrial community in the surrounding area, which represents 40% of Egyptian industries in general, and 58% of the oil, gas and petrochemical industries in Egypt. He also pointed out the university's material and human capabilities, its international relations and joint academic degrees with international universities.
Dr. Yu Haixiang, President of Tianjin University of China, pointed out the university's keenness to develop cooperation with Alexandria University through joint scientific research and exchange of experiences, faculty members and students.
Alexandria University President Attends International Students Cultural Day Celebration at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed this evening the celebration of the International Students Cultural Day, which is organized by the University’s International Students Department, with the participation of students from 16 different nationalities studying at Alexandria University. The celebration took place at the Great Hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
In his speech, the University President expressed his pleasure with the solidarity of students of different nationalities, and the messages expressed by this scene that we are all one. He thanked the students for showing human values in their best forms such as tolerance, brotherhood, and respect for civilizations among peoples, wishing them continued success. In the same context, Dr. Konsowa confirmed that Alexandria University seeks, through a clear and specific strategy, to achieve educational competitiveness and graduate distinguished students whether locally, regionally or globally, explaining that the university is cooperating for this purpose with international universities of prestigious classification, and is preparing in the coming days to sign several double degrees with several British universities. He also pointed out to study programs at Alexandria National University that keep pace with the contemporary development in education programs at the international level and the needs of the labour market.
Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, expressed his happiness with this gathering of different communities in Egypt, stressing Alexandria University’s support for its international students, not only academically, but extends this support to all student, cultural, recreational and sports activities.
Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of the International Students Department at the University, said that today's event represents a celebration in which various cultures decorate the grounds of Alexandria University. She praised the impressive cultural and artistic performances that reflect the civilizations of countries, stressing that the International Students Department will continue to provide all services to students throughout their studies at the university.
The celebration began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed by a screening of a documentary film about Alexandria University, a parade of the flags of the participating countries, and speeches by the President of the Alexandria University Student Union, the General Coordinator of the Communities, and the representative of postgraduate studies for the international students. In addition, artistic performances were presented by the Alexandria University Choir, including both Egyptian and international students, as well as 16 artistic performances presenting the heritage and civilization of the participating communities.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Major General Khaled Gomaa, Secretary General of Alexandria Governorate, in addition to several consuls, advisors and cultural attachés of the participating countries, and deans and vice deans of the various faculties.
Alexandria University President Inaugurates Cultural Heritage Exhibition for Expatriate Communities and International Students Including Participants from 16 Countries
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated the activities of the Cultural Day for expatriate communities and international students, which is organized by the Department of Foreign Student Affairs and Welfare at the university in cooperation with the General Administration of Youth Welfare, in the presence of several consuls and diplomats of the participating countries. The event was also attended by foreign counsellors, cultural attachés, international students at Alexandria University, and a group of university guests from 16 Arab, African, and Asian countries.
During the activities of the cultural day, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa inspected the booths that were set up in the five-a-side court at the university stadium, including heritage artifacts that express the history of each country, as well as food, drinks and traditional clothes that characterize each of the communities. He praised the outstanding efforts exerted in organizing this carnival day. He also stressed that this day is a good opportunity for brotherhood among peoples, especially foreign students studying at Alexandria University, as it is among the strategic goals of Alexandria University to achieve an ideal atmosphere for these students in their second country, Egypt.
Dr. El-Ghandour: International Scientific Publishing Centre an Important Step to Raise Alexandria University International Ranking
The Postgraduate Studies and Research Council of Alexandria University met on the morning of Tuesday the 23rd of May 2023 headed by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. The council discussed the tasks of the International Scientific Publishing Centre, which was inaugurated yesterday, as El-Ghandour stressed that the opening of the centre is an important step towards the globalization that Alexandria University seeks to reach, and to contribute to raising the ranking of Alexandria University in all international classifications, as well as supporting and honouring researchers with distinguished research. He added that three workshops will be held in the field of international publishing over three Consecutive days, starting from Sunday the 11th of June 2023. They are directed to the medical, science, engineering, agricultural, and humanities sectors. El-Ghandour said that the centre will also hold training courses for researchers, pointing to the update of the scientific publishing site on the university's website. He called on all researchers to enter the scientific publishing site to get acquainted with everything new regarding the rules of scientific publishing.
- The Council also approved the memorandum of understanding between the University of South Ural in Russia and the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, in the field of functional foods and nutrition. The council approved the renewal of the memorandum of understanding between Northern Illinois University in the USA and Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, the renewal of the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Moi University in Kenya, and the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the Faculty of Nursing at University of Mosul in Iraq. The council also approved the student exchange agreement between Alexandria University and Shanghai University for International Studies, and the proposed agreement to establish and operate the King Sunjong Institute between Alexandria University and the Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt.