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Minister of Higher Education Witnesses Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Protocol between Alexandria and Beirut Arab Universities
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed on Monday the 13th of March, at the Ministry's headquarters, the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and Beirut Arab University, in the presence of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Wael Nabil Abdelsalam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Student Affairs, Dr. Kamel Galal, Minister Plenipotentiary, representing the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ammar Al-Houri, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Endowment of Righteousness and Benevolence Association )Waqf Al-Birr-wal-Ihsan), and his accompanying delegation, and Dr. Mohamed Samir Hamza, Acting Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector.
During the ceremony, Dr. Ayman Ashour stressed Egypt's keenness to support scientific and academic cooperation with brethren Arab countries, especially in the field of higher education and scientific research, referring to the civilizational symbol that Beirut Arab University represents, reflecting the principles and values of joint Arab action. He pointed to the unique historical and academic ties that unite it with Alexandria University, which has deepened since the establishment of the Beirut Arab University in 1960, as one of the endowment institutions of Righteousness and Benevolence, with the support of the Alexandria University.
Dr. Ayman Ashour added that the signing of the protocol is a new start to confirm the bonds of cooperation between the two countries, stressing the provision of all aspects of support to Beirut Arab University to serve the Arab nation with a new and distinct vision.
The Minister also congratulated Dr. Wael Nabil Abdelsalam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Student Affairs for assuming the duties of the presidency of Beirut Arab University as of September 2023, wishing him success in his new position.
For his part, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, valued the efforts of the charitable Endowment of Righteousness and Benevolence Association to reach the signing of this protocol, confirming the provision of all aspects of support to Beirut Arab University, and referring to what Alexandria University provided during the last period of support to Beirut Arab University, including the provision of human cadres from faculty members and experts, and other forms of support, which resulted in the crystallization of this unique model represented by Beirut Arab University.
In his speech, Dr. Ammar al-Houri expressed his pleasure for signing the cooperation protocol, praising the Egyptian-Lebanese bilateral relations, stressing that Cairo and Beirut have historical relations characterized by friendship, brotherhood and mutual love, pointing to the Egyptian-Lebanese cooperation in the field of education at the highest level, especially in the field of university higher education, expressing his aspiration to more cooperation and coordination between Cairo and Beirut in the university education sector.
The cooperation protocol was signed by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ammar Al-Houri, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Endowment of Righteousness and Benevolence.
The cooperation protocol aims to complete the process of interdependence between the two deep-rooted universities, in a way that serves joint academic and cultural development, and contributes to achieving a high Arab and international status for each of them, which enables them to anticipate modern scientific and technical developments.
During the protocol signing activities, Alexandria and Beirut Arab Universities affirmed their determination to renew the horizons of this cooperation between them in accordance with the rules and laws in force in both Egypt and Lebanon.
The protocol provides for cooperation between the two universities in the fields of education at the bachelor’s and licentiate levels, postgraduate studies, supervision and judgment of theses, seminars, scientific conferences, the use of laboratories and university libraries, as well as cooperation in the fields of student activities, sports, culture, entertainment, student exchange and delegation visits etc.
The protocol also provides for cooperation in implementing training for Beirut Arab University medical students at Alexandria University hospitals and clinical clinics, according to the needs of Beirut Arab University.
Scholarships for students of the Nile Basin countries to obtain master's and doctoral degrees from Alexandria University
Alexandria University is announcing Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the Nile Basin Countries to study in Alexandria University starting the fall semester of 2023/2024 on a competitive basis. The scholarship includes waving of tuition fees only for the duration of study (maximum 3 years for master degree and 5 years for doctoral degree).
Students should submit their applications, copies of their transcripts and a medical HIV testing certificate online. For more details and registration, please visit the following website:
The deadline to submit is May 31, 2023
Preference will be for students with B.Sc. with accumulated grade point average of “B” (65-74%) or above or hold a higher degree in area of his/her specialty or related areas. Fluency in the language of study (Arabic or English) is a must.
Applicant from non-speaking Arabic and English countries should submit a certificate of fluency in either Arabic or English language.
Alexandria University Receives Delegation of French Embassy in Cairo to Discuss Mutual Cooperation
On Sunday, the 12th of March 2023, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs at Alexandria University, received a delegation from the French Embassy in Cairo, headed by Counselor Monica Jekyll, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation at the French Embassy, Mr. Victor Pratt, and Ms. Maya El-Ramli, Academic Cooperation Officer at the French Embassy, Ms. Nadine Mekkawi, Assistant to the Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Abeer El-Wakil, Francophone International Relations Officer at the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, and the deans of the Faculties of Medicine, Law, Science, and Agriculture, as well as vice deans of the Faculties of Arts and Commerce, and officials of the French programs in these faculties.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed means of joint cooperation, and presented the grant funding opportunities offered by the French Embassy for research projects at Alexandria University, as well as the expansion of joint educational programs in various scientific fields and disciplines.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour welcomed the French delegation to the University of Alexandria, pointing to the existence of extended relations through academic cooperation and joint degrees with many French universities, such as Aix-Marseille, Poitiers, Grenoble and Toulouse in France. He also highlighted the distinguished presence of French departments in several faculties at Alexandria University that cooperate in research with Francophone universities, and have branches in French-speaking countries in Africa. El-Ghandour expressed his hopes to achieve more cooperation with French universities through the establishment of more joint degrees whether on the undergraduate or postgraduate levels, exchange programs for students and professors, in addition to cooperation through various research projects.
While the French delegation affirmed its keenness to cooperate with the deep-rooted Alexandria University, especially as it is one of the most prestigious universities in the Middle East. The delegation confirmed that France has 74 universities, 26 research centers, and more than 3,000 research libraries that have more than 30,000 cooperation agreements with major international universities. The delegation expressed their hope to consolidate cooperation with Alexandria University in joint educational programs and at the level of scientific research.
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour Attends Research Ethics Workshop Entitled "Ethical Review Procedures at Alexandria University"
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, attended a workshop on the ethics of scientific research, in order to discuss the rules and work system of the scientific committees in the fourteenth session, as the rules stipulated the necessity of conducting ethical review on research conducted on animals, patients or healthy volunteers, and obtaining an official ethical approval certificate from accredited committees in academic institutions. The workshop was attended by the main ethics committees and the sub-ethics committees at Alexandria University.
In his speech, El-Ghandour stressed the importance of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee work, pointing to the need to take into account ethical considerations in scientific research. He praised the role played by the Higher Committee for Scientific Research Ethics at Alexandria University in serving scientific research and researchers in the various faculties of the university. He explained that the university administration seeks to achieve accuracy for practical research conducted on animals, patients, or healthy volunteers, as well as scientific research in various departments that are published in international scientific research journals. El-Ghandour emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official ethical approval certificate, whether for conducting research, or for experiments conducted on animals, patients, or healthy volunteers. At the end of the workshop, discussion was opened and questions and inquiries were raised.
Submission of Digital Transformation Projects of Measurement and Evaluation Systems in 3 Faculties of Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and in continuation of the excellent work of the measurement and evaluation system at Alexandria University, the Committee of the Measurement and Evaluation Center at the Ministry of Higher Education visited the Faculty of Physical Education for Women, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and the Faculty of Physical Education for Men at Alexandria University, to receive the projects of the sixth round of digital transformation in the measurement and evaluation systems of these faculties.
Dr. Sameh Nakhla, director of the Measurement and Evaluation Center at Alexandria University, indicated that during the visit the committee praised the development achieved by these faculties through digital transformation in their measurement and evaluation systems, and the establishment of nearly 50 question banks for courses within these faculties. The committee also praised the remarkable development in the governance of practical and oral exams, and the strong start of the electronic tests in these faculties, through the full support of the Deans for the measurement and evaluation units for the success of the digital transformation project, and the efforts of the directors and members of the measurement and evaluation units in these faculties. He wished the measurement and evaluation units in all faculties of the university further success and progress.
