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A workshop "Fourth Water Quality Testing"
The Center of Excellence for Water – Alexandria University is pleased to launch the application call for faculty members and graduate students from Alexandria, Ain Shams, Aswan, Beni Suef, and Zagazig Universities.
for the "Fourth Water Quality Testing" workshop that will take place in June 2023 at Temple University.
Start date for application: 8 March 2023
Deadline for application: 18 March 2023 at 11:55 PM (Cairo Local Time).
Application link: https://www.coew-grantportal.info/#/workshopCalls
Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science, Alexandria University, Organizes Symposium on Developments in Global Economic Situation
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science organized a symposium entitled "Developments in the Global Economic Situation: Options and Opportunities for the Arab Economy", in which Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary General of the Arab Chambers of Commerce and former Minister of Supply, lectured.
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, welcomed the guest speaker, stressing the need to consider science as the only way to a promising future, and urged faculty members to constantly develop curricula to keep pace with the rapid scientific developments in the fields of economics and political science.
For his part, Dr. Khaled Hanafi expressed his pleasure for being present at this meeting, stressing his pride in being a graduate of the Department of Economics and being a student of the professors of this deep-rooted department. Dr. Hanafi reviewed the developments of the global economy and the challenges it faces, on top of which are the mutants of the emerging Corona virus, the contraction of the global real estate market, inflation, and political and commercial conflicts. He also discussed the elements of economic recovery, most notably the fourth industrial revolution and sustainable development strategies. He also pointed to the pivotal role played by the fourth industrial revolution, accompanied by the digital transformation in economic and social activities, and the opportunities and advantages it holds within, starting from vital technologies, the Internet of things and big data, all the way to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. In this context, Dr. Hanafi stressed the need to adapt and keep abreast of these tremendous developments, and stressed the need to develop the skills of students and researchers so that they would be able to meet the changing needs of the labour market in light of previous data. He also spoke about the repercussions of global developments on Arab economies, especially with regard to the extent of readiness of the governments of Arab countries for artificial intelligence, according to Government AI Readiness Index 2022. Dr. Hanafi reviewed the opportunities available to the Arab economy, most notably trade liberalization, cross-border cooperation, support for intra-Arab trade, the adoption of more sustainable economic systems, the role of the new tax policies in supporting Arab economies, the adoption of social business as a fundamental axis in development, the role of governance and the rule of law in supporting Arab economies, and political stability as
In conclusion, Dr. Khaled Hanafi stressed that all challenges on the global scene require practical and urgent measures to activate joint Arab economic action based on a new strategy that mimics the language of the present. His Excellency also stressed the need to arm yourself with technology and digitization in order to move forward.
The symposium was moderated by Dr. Sherine Nosseir, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and was attended by a group of professors, faculty members, assistant staff, and students from the Departments of Economics and Political Science.
A workshop on "Sensing Applications for Field Evaluation of Irrigated Agriculture"
The Center of Excellence for Water - Alexandria University pleasure to launch the call for application for the faculty members and graduate students to attend a workshop on "Sensing Applications for Field Evaluation of Irrigated Agriculture" which will take place in June 2023 at Utah State University
Start date for application:8 March 2023
Deadline for application:18 March 2023
Application link: https://www.coew-grantportal.info/#/workshopCalls
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour Attends Inauguration of International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs inaugurated today, Wednesday the 8th of March 2023, the activities of the Thirteenth International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University (Alexmed Lab 2023), under the title "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Laboratory Medicine", which extends over two days, from 8 to 9 March 2023, in the presence of Major General Dr. Saria Hawam, Director of the Medical Complex at Mustafa Kamel Military Hospital, Dr. Ayman El-Shayeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Abla Ahmed Abu Zeid, Head of the Clinical Pathology Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Chairman of the Conference, and Dr. Basant Moez, Professor at the Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Vice President of the Conference.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour praised the presence of many experts and international companies specialized in clinical pathology within the conference, which confirms its success from the beginning. He pointed out that the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the important departments in the faculty due to the contributions and medical services it provides. He added that the department has many accredited laboratories that provide excellent services to patients. El-Ghandour added that he hopes that the conference will come out with recommendations that benefit the research community in the field of clinical pathology, especially since the sub-sessions of the conference will witness discussion of important topics in modern methods of diagnosis. El-Ghandour stated that Alexandria University is keen to encourage this type of conference to exchange experiences between different research schools, raise the efficiency of doctors and improve the level of medical services provided to patients. He praised the efforts of the organizers of the conference and their great role in advancing laboratory medicine in university hospitals at Alexandria University.
While Dr. Abla Abu Zeid confirmed that the conference will discuss the problems and challenges faced by blood banks, as well as the latest technologies in diagnosing blood tumours and noncommunicable diseases. It also includes a workshop on quality management and crisis management. Abu Zeid confirmed that a group of clinical pathology experts from Alexandria, Cairo, Ain Shams, Zagazig, Assiut, Mansoura and Tanta universities, research centres affiliated with the Egyptian Armed Forces and central laboratories at the Ministry of Health will participate in the lectures at the conference, with the participation of more than 20 local and international companies specialized in the field of clinical pathology around the world. She indicated that an exhibition will be held on the side-lines of the conference for laboratory devices and chemicals, noting that the inauguration will witness the handing over of honorary shields to the former heads of the department in gratitude for their contribution to the success of the department and the conference, where Dr. Salah Marzouk, Professor of Clinical Pathology and Honorary President of the Conference, and Dr. Dalal Abdelgelil El-Geziri, Professor of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, will be honoured.
The Minister of Higher Education witnesses the signing of a cooperation agreement between Alexandria National University and the University of East London
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed signing a cooperation agreement between Alexandria National University and the University of East London UEL, in the presence of Dr. Awad Taj El-Din, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health and Prevention Affairs, Mr. Hassan Shehata, Minister of Manpower, and Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria National University, and Dr. Hassan Abdullah, Vice President of the University of East London, as part of the activities of launching the national strategy for higher education and scientific research under the auspices of the Prime Minister, and in the presence of a number of ministers, and a group of presidents of public, private and technological universities, and heads of centers and institutes Research bodies, a number of higher education experts, officials of international organizations and bodies, the House of Representatives and the Senate, investors, and a group of media and public figures.
The agreement was signed by Alexandria National University, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Khashen, the academic supervisor of the university, and on behalf of the University of East London, Dr. Hassan Abdullah, Vice President of the University.
Dr. pointed out. Ayman Ashour indicated that this cooperation comes in implementation of the directives of the political leadership on the need to expand cooperation with international universities of distinguished standing globally, to raise the quality of the educational process in new private universities, and to reach international levels, indicating that the international reference is one of the important goals within the axes of the national strategy for education. Higher education and scientific research, to ensure the provision of international quality education for students, and to raise the level of national universities.
The agreement aims to develop a number of dual award programs; To grant prizes presented by Alexandria National University and East London University in the field of encouraging innovation, as well as to participate in achieving the goal of "access" in higher education, which is a priority for both universities.
The items cover several areas of cooperation between the two universities, including; (Integrated Health and Sports Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Events and Tourism, Law).
The agreement includes; Joint coordination to provide a number of services that support the partnership between the two sides, including educational services, the provision of a “teacher through an academic link” in training courses that take place in partnership between the two parties, support for quality assurance, as well as cooperation in developing the capabilities of faculty members of Alexandria National University, which includes This includes organizing annual visits to provide face-to-face training, lectures by visiting professors, support for employment activities, as well as internal and external supervision of assessment and decision-making.
This partnership between the two universities is an important step to support cooperation in the field of student and faculty exchange between Egypt and the United Kingdom, as well as the implementation of joint research projects, as well as the partnership in creating a new package of study programs that support Egypt's vision for sustainable development 2030, by focusing on majors. Which serve the industrial sector and enhance the capabilities of graduates to suit the labor market, and also contribute to achieving the goals of availability in higher education by providing various educational opportunities that meet the requirements of the increase in the number of students enrolled in university education.
It is worth noting that the University of East London is one of the leading universities in focusing on entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom, and in preparing students for the labor market and developing their capabilities to innovate and lead the future.