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President of Alexandria University Inaugurates "Mascot of Civilizations" Mural on Faculty of Fine Arts Wall
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated this morning the "Mascot of Civilizations" mural, which was executed by faculty students students on the wall of the main building of the Faculty of Fine Arts, as a graduation project for the 62nd batch.
The inauguration was witnessed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Nevin Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dr. Hesham Seoudi, former Dean of the Faculty and Head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria, Dr. Mohamed Helal, former Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Ehab Zakaria, member of the Senate, in addition to a number of faculty members, Dr. Mona Ragab, emerita lecturer at the faculty and supervisor of the mural implementation, and Ms. Menatallah Mohamed Abbas, a teaching assistant in the Mural Painting Department at the faculty.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa praised the distinguished level of the mural, which includes wonderful designs that express different civilizations, stressing the university's keenness to provide support in all its forms to stimulate creativity and innovation and encourage students to showcase their talents and creative ideas, implement them on the ground and harness them to meet the needs of society and the surrounding environment, referring to the long history and international reputation enjoyed by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the university, the leading role of it's alumni in serving the nation in various fields and the efforts of the faculty in contributing to national projects such as implementing sculpture and restoration works in Antoniadis Gardens, directing to the need to optimally utilize graduation projects and employ them to beautify the university's faculties and their surrounding community in cooperation with civil society.
Dr. Konsowa encouraged students to submit their creative ideas to the Technology Valley at Alexandria University to obtain the necessary funding and transform their innovative and creative ideas into start-up companies in cooperation with industrial partners.
Dr. Nevin Gharib thanked the university president for the continuous support provided by the university to the faculty, enabling it to achieve its goals in education, scientific research and community service, pointing out the cooperation with civil society to implement creative student projects and serve the surrounding environment, adding that the mural of the mascot of civilizations added an aesthetic touch to the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Dr. Mona Ragab confirmed that the mural consists of 12 artistic panels done by 12 students, and extends over an area of 60 square meters. She pointed out that the implementation of the mural took a year and a half of continuous and diligent work using natural materials such as stone, marble, granite and mosaic, and was installed on the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Mazloum, Alexandria. She added that the project was based on the subject of art history and its collective idea was inspired by the great civilizations that left their mark on the world. This project brings together the essence of some of the most influential civilizations in history, starting with the Stone Age, ancient Egyptian civilization, Mayan and Aztec civilizations, Greco-Roman civilization, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. She pointed out that the mural includes main symbols and motifs that represent different civilizations, in addition to texts and languages that express the identities of these civilizations.
The opening ceremony also included honouring the students who executed the mural and handing them certificates of appreciation. They are: Israa Mohamed, Asma Abul-Hassan, Basma Essam, Aya Khafaga, Rowan Ashraf, Rowan Wael, Simon Moawad, Tasneem El-Kurdi, Maryam Hussein, Mona Asfour, Abdelrahman Saeed, and Nardine Naeem.
Supreme Council of Alexandria University’s Branch in Chad Discusses Introducing New Majors and Dual Programs in the branch in English and French Languages in Cooperation with International Universities
A meeting of the Supreme Council of Alexandria University’s Branch in the Republic of Chad was held, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Aman Tatalum, Vice President of the University of N'Djamena, Deputy President of the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zein Gomaa, Director of International Relations at the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Nasr Zaki, Branch Coordinator, Dr. Ibrahim Rehab, Advisor to the President of the University for African Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Shatby.
At the beginning of the meeting, the university president welcomed the Chadian side, stressing the depth of the ties that bind the two brotherly peoples, and the keenness of Alexandria University to consolidate these ties through scientific and academic cooperation between the two sides, so that the branch of Alexandria University in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, would be a beacon of knowledge in Chad and the countries of Central and West Africa, by providing a package of educational programs and scientific research that target development in these countries.
• The council discussed the possibility of offering new specializations and dual programs in English and French languages that suit the needs of Chadian society and the countries of Central and West Africa, so that the branch would be a regional hub for higher education with global competitiveness.
• The council agreed to allocate part of the area of the branch buildings on the ground floor to establish a medical centre to be the nucleus of the medical programs to be established in the branch, with the completion of the necessary studies by Alexandria University to allocate the land needed to establish the future educational hospital in the city of N'Djamena.
• The council also discussed the establishment of an educational and productive farm that would have a productive role in the agricultural and livestock industries and contribute to the development of livestock and the agricultural and industrial aspects associated with it.
• The Council discussed the mechanisms for providing faculty members at Alexandria University to teach the courses, and assigning the administrative assistants needed by the branch.
President of Alexandria University Receives German Accreditation Authority Delegation to Internationally Accredit the University’s Bachelor of Nursing
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today the experts of the German Authority for International Accreditation, headed by Dr. Ota Guedes, Professor at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, in preparation for the international accreditation of the Bachelor of Nursing program at Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, Dean of the Faculty, the Faculty's Vice-Deans, the Director of the Quality Assurance Centre, the International Relations Office, the Project Management Unit at the University, and the Quality Assurance Unit team at the Faculty.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the German delegation to Alexandria University, and reviewed the University’s strategy and vision towards internationalizing education and establishing many partnerships and alliances with prestigious international universities, establishing dual degrees with distinguished international universities and research institutes, and international cooperation with highly ranked international universities in general. He pointed to the existing cooperation between Alexandria University and German universities, including Aachen University, which shares with Alexandria University in offering a joint degree in the fields of water and energy.
The meeting included an introduction to the educational and research activities of the university and the Faculty of Nursing and the extent of its commitment to international quality standards. The university president and attendees from Alexandria University responded to the inquiries of the German Accreditation Authority team, and the German team expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to the university president and the dean of the faculty for the efforts made during the visit.
The German delegation then visited the laboratories and the library at the Faculty of Nursing and the University Teaching Hospital and held meetings with student representatives.
The meeting was attended by a presentation by Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for International Classifications Affairs, which addressed the university’s capabilities and various activities in the fields of education, scientific research, community service, the university’s position in international classifications, its international relations, and dual and joint study programs with major international universities.
Alexandria University Council Approves Establishing International Branches in Saudi Arabia and Iraq and Establishment of Technology Park to Adopt Creative Ideas and Initiatives Advancing Society and Industry
Alexandria University Council in its session held on Monday the 24th of February 2025, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, approved - in principle - the opening of two branches of Alexandria University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and taking the necessary measures towards that.
The Council approved the establishment of the Technology Park at Alexandria University following the completion of the construction works of its buildings. The University President called on all researchers, faculty members and students who have innovative and applicable initiatives and ideas to join the Technology Park to adopt these ideas and bring them to light. He stressed the role of the Technology Park in adopting applied scientific research that provides solutions to the industry, contributes to its development and advancement, finding practical and applied solutions to enhance the knowledge economy and to encourage students to establish their start-up companies. The President of the University pointed out the University's orientation towards linking the Technology Park with its counterpart in American, British, European, Indian and Far Eastern universities that have cooperative relations with Alexandria University, while working to present a unique model for partnerships with prestigious international institutions and companies.
The Council approved the establishment of the Alexandria University Company for Consulting and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Services as one of the Alexandria University companies.
The Council approved the establishment of a master’s program in Artificial Intelligence Applications in Dentistry (double degree) at the Faculty of Dentistry.
The Council approved the cooperation agreement to establish an academic program for partnership in nuclear law between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria.
The Council approved the formation of a committee representing all faculties of the university to set the necessary controls for holding charity bazaars to provide products to university students with the highest quality and lowest price, for their benefit.
The Council approved the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the University of Debrecen in Hungary, the two memoranda of understanding between Alexandria University and Sapienza University in Rome, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy) and Manakh Ardena (Our Earth’s Climate) Foundation for Sustainable Development, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and the General Authority for Health Care, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Caen Normandy, France, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University Littoral Cote d'Opal in France, the renewal of the scientific cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in the field of postgraduate studies, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and the National Bank of Egypt, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and Virginia Tech University in the United States.
The Council accepted the devices donated to the Surgical Operations Department at the Medical Research Institute worth 1.5 million pounds, the devices donated to the Kidney Unit at the Faculty of Medicine worth 3.5 million pounds, and the donations of medical supplies for patients in the Cardiovascular Diseases Department worth 4 million pounds.
The Council approved the promotion of 23 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 16 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 20 lecturers, and the granting of doctoral degrees and master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
President of Alexandria University Participates in 16th International Exhibition and Forum for Higher Education and Training "Edugate"
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, participated in the activities of the 16th session of the International Exhibition and Forum for Higher Education and Training "Edugate", which started today under the auspices of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and its activities will last until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Kempinski Royal Maxim Hotel in the First Settlement of New Cairo.
The exhibition and international forum includes wide Egyptian and international participation from higher education institutions, and it hosts representatives of more than 100 universities from the most prominent Egyptian, international, and national universities.
The Alexandria University pavilion presents its vision in cooperation with highly-ranked international universities with, and its orientation to raise the quality of the educational process at Alexandria University, bringing it to global levels, and reviewing the group of dual degrees that were recently signed in the fields of dentistry, engineering, economics and political science with the British University of Essex, which are the Master of Periodontology at the Faculty of Dentistry with a 2+1 system, and several Master's degrees in engineering in the specializations of Computer and Communication, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Biomedical Engineering with a 4+1 system, as well as a Master's degree in Economics and Political Science with a 3+1 system, where the student in these degrees obtains a bachelor's degree from Alexandria University and a master's degree from the British University of Essex. In addition, it includes review of a group of dual degrees that were recently signed with the University of Southampton in the UK in the field of business with a 3+1 system that allows the student to obtain a Bachelor of Business from Alexandria University, as well as obtain a Master's degree in the fields of digital marketing MSc in Digital Marketing, or the International Financial Market MSc in International Management, or International Management MSc in International Management, from the University of Southampton.
This comes in implementation of the axes of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which focus on raising the competitiveness of education globally, and opening up horizons for cooperation between Egyptian universities with prestigious foreign institutions and universities.
The forum witnessed the attendance of a group of faculty members from various universities and a delegation of faculty members from Alexandria University.
