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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.
President of Alexandria University presents new visions for the internationalization of higher education
Under the auspices of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, the activities of launching the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, which was launched by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and on the sidelines of the events, a session was held on the internationalization of higher education, chaired by Dr. Abdulaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and came out with a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: developing study programs in universities and linking them to the labor market, improving the quality of education in all regions In order to reach international accreditation, working to make Egyptian universities attractive institutions for international students, and working to issue (Student Visa) in a way that helps reach global competitiveness, establishing a mechanism for coordination between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and faculty members, especially in interdisciplinary sciences granted from abroad, establishing a mechanism For approvals of dual and joint degrees and certificates with international universities, supporting international partnerships and coordinating with international financing agencies to support students to study abroad by creating a local channel for funding through scholarships, supporting academic and student exchange and cooperation in the field of joint scientific research, and providing scholarships to obtain master’s degrees and Ph.D.
Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs participated in the session, and a number of presidents of public, private, private and foreign universities, experts and researchers, and the president of the Alexandria University Student Union.
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa Signs Cooperation Agreement between Alexandria University and the British University of East London
During the activities of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research held yesterday under the auspices of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, and in the presence of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, their excellencies ministers, presidents of public, private and national universities, and Mr. Gareth Bayley, British Ambassador to Cairo, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, signed a cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the British University of East London with the aim of cooperation through a set of double degrees and joint degrees that support Egypt’s vision 2030. These degrees are mainly concerned with industry-related programs and innovation programs that will provide opportunities for students in the labour market, in the fields of health sciences, sports, business administration and entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, law and justice. Cooperation will also include joint research projects, joint scientific supervision, exchange of faculty professors between the two universities, receiving visiting professors, exchange of scientific and academic materials, and live broadcasting of classes in related disciplines of common interest, as well as developing short-term language study programmes.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by a group of leaders of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, representatives of the British Embassy, and representatives of the British Council.
President of Alexandria University Witnesses the Launch of National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030
Under the auspices of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed, Tuesday the 7th of March, the launch of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research in the presence of their excellencies Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the ministers of planning and economic development, health and population, communications and information technology, finance, education and technical education, youth and sports, agriculture and land reclamation, manpower, trade and industry, as well as the presidents of public, private and national universities, and Mr. Gareth Bayley, the British ambassador to Cairo.
In his speech, Dr. Ayman Ashour gave a detailed presentation on the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, noting that the strategy is based on three main axes:
• First: The sustainable development strategy (Egypt's Vision 2030), which is based on achieving sustainable development goals (Egypt's Vision 2030) to support the geographical regions nationwide, as well as the stakeholders towards achieving a comprehensive development goal for a sustainable and successful educational sector covering all the regions of the republic, by providing a stimulating climate for the localization and production of knowledge, and linking the outputs of knowledge and innovation with the priorities of the state.
• Second: The shift towards fourth-generation universities, to keep pace with global trends by supporting the leadership of Egyptian universities in the education industry and strengthening their role as influential and decision-making bodies in meeting the needs of the labour market.
• Third: The relationship between the higher education structure, scientific research, and the comprehensive development plan for Egypt, as the higher education and scientific research sector is one of the pillars on which the measurement and evaluation of the economy’s performance depends, by supporting the economic development plan through promoting investment in the education and scientific research sectors, and building the digital infrastructure to bridge gaps and benefit from research and innovation outputs.
During the day's activities, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, signed a cooperation protocols with partners from higher education institutions and industrial institutions as the nucleus of the Northern Region Alliance, consisting of: (Alexandria University - Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Matrouh University - El Alamein University - City of Scientific Research and Applications Technology - Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (AMOC) - Abu Qir Fertilizers Company - Board of Trustees of the New Borg El Arab City - Alexandria Businessmen Association), with the aim of strengthening academic cooperation with industry and the business community, qualifying students for the labour market, expanding business incubators in cooperation with industry within universities and developing them into a "Technology Park".
The events were witnessed by a group of leaders of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Alexandria University Cultural Salon Holds Symposium on Women Issues between Reality and Hope
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Alexandria University Cultural Salon organized an educational and awareness symposium entitled "Women's Issues between Reality and Aspirations", in which a group of faculty members and intellectuals of Alexandria participated, in the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Nursing in Smouha.
In his speech, Counselor Mohamed Samir, Deputy Head of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, spoke about the most important modern legislations that confirm the state's endeavours towards achieving the protective dimension in the national strategy and Egypt's 2030 strategy.
Dr. Magda El-Shazly, rapporteur of the National Council for Women, Alexandria branch, explained the pioneering role of the National Council for Women in serving civil society, especially in poor areas.
As for the medical aspect, Dr. Wafaa El-Sehli, Professor of Forensic Medicine and former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, gave a full explanation by presenting the most important forms of violence that girls and women are exposed to in poor and developing societies and ways to eliminate them.
Dr. Manal Fouda, Executive Director of the Unit for Combating Violence against Women at the university, introduced university students to the pioneering role of the Unit, stressing that its main role is awareness. She pointed out that university youth have a fundamental role as ambassadors for spreading peace, and she also showed a short film on violence provided by volunteers of the unit.
Dr. Sahar Sherif, former vice dean of the Faculty of Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development, expressed her pleasure at the success of the symposium, being the first activity of the Alexandria University Cultural Salon for the academic year 2023.
The symposium was attended by Dr. Baheya Galal, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, Dr. Salah Suleiman, University Coordinator for the Community Issues Course, Coordinators of the Unit for Combating Violence, in addition to a group of faculty members, the Faculty of Arts Students Union team under the supervision of Dr. Nadia Abdelqader, as well as a number of civil society and media leaders.
