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Alexandria University: Regional alliances between universities are a pioneering idea for a comprehensive renaissance
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, emphasized during the university council meeting the importance of the national strategy launched by the Ministry of Higher Education on March 7 to establish regional alliances between public, private, civil and technological universities, civil society, local development agencies, and the industrial community; To contribute to achieving comprehensive development in all geographical regions at the level of the Republic, and to enhance scientific and research cooperation between universities and the industry and business community in its comprehensive concept, stressing that the idea of alliances is a pioneering idea to provide a stimulating climate for the localization, production and creation of a knowledge economy in cooperation with industry, and expanding the establishment of business incubators within universities , supporting research plans, developing programs and curricula in cooperation with partners from industry, and field skill training for students to prepare them to meet the requirements of the labor market. From: Alexandria University - Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Matrouh University - Alamein University - City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications - Alexandria Mineral Oils Company "AMOC" - Abu Qir Fertilizers Company - Board of Trustees of the New Borg El Arab City - Alexandria Businessmen Association.
• The Council congratulated Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, on the occasion of the issuance of the Waqf of Charity and Charity Council's decision to appoint him as President of Beirut Arab University as of next September, stressing that Alexandria University will provide all aspects of support to Beirut Arab University to serve the Arab nation with a new and distinct vision, which is a reflection of the keenness The Egyptian state supports scientific and academic cooperation with the sisterly state of Lebanon, because Beirut Arab University represents the jewel of the crown in these relations, in terms of a reflection of the principles and values of joint Arab action, and unique historical and academic ties that unite it at Alexandria University, which have deepened since the establishment of Beirut Arab University in 1960, as one of the institutions Endowment of righteousness and charity with the support of the University of Alexandria.
The Council also congratulated Dr. Ghada Abdel-Wahhab Al-Khayyat, Chairman of the Information Systems and Computers Department and Executive Director of the Center for Educational Innovations and Distance Learning, on the occasion of her election as President of the Scientific Council of the Francophone University Agency, in the first meeting of the Council in its current session, which was held on the thirteenth of last February in Montreal, Canada. Accordingly, Her Excellency is also the head of the Scientific Council of the International Academy of Scientific Francophonie (AIFS), which was inaugurated in Rabat, Morocco, on March 21, and which is a “milestone project” in the life of the Francophone University Agency and of Francophonie and scientific diplomacy more generally.
• The Council approved the establishment of a Huawei Academy within the College of Computing and Data Sciences, including the training of faculty members, supporting staff and students, and contributing to the establishment of laboratories in the college with appropriate equipment and devices.
• The Council approved the accreditation of the Professional Master's Program in Primary Health Care Practice at the Higher Institute of Public Health
• The Council approved a proposal for a professional master's program in Sports Technology and Human Movement at the College of Engineering.
• The Council approved the establishment of a master's program in prosthodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry, in the international program for postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Dentistry.
• The Council approved the establishment of three inter-programs in the College of Education.
• The Council approved the memorandum of understanding between the University of Alexandria and the University of Belarus BSUIR, the memorandum of understanding between the University of Alexandria and the University of Mostar in Bosnia, the memorandum of understanding between the University of Alexandria and the University of Zintan in the State of Libya, the memorandum of understanding for academic cooperation and the student exchange agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Jordan, and the memorandum of understanding between the University of Alexandria KEPCO International School for Nuclear Postgraduate Studies in Korea, the academic cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Illinois University Edwardsville in the United States of America, the cooperation agreement between the University of Alexandria and the University of Angers in France, the draft framework agreement between the University of Alexandria and Aix-Marseille University in France and the Euro-Mediterranean Universities Network, and the student exchange agreement between the University of Alexandria and Sungshin University in South Korea, and the Council approved the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University - Faculty of Education and Salah El-Din International School, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University - Faculty of Agriculture Saba Pasha and the General Authority for Cotton Test Arbitration, and the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and Fahim Foundation for Psychological Support regarding experiences and studies In the field of psychological support, and the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University Hospitals, Neil Hope Hospital.
• The council approved the promotion of 18 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 11 to the position of assistant professor, the appointment of 13 teachers, and the granting of 28 doctoral degrees and 72 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
Alexandria University Receives Consul General of China
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Ambassador Yang Yi, Consul General of China in Alexandria, with the aim of discussing ways of cooperation and strengthening the bonds of joint cooperation, in the presence of Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Sahar El-Arnaouti, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, and Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office.
For his part, the university president welcomed the Chinese consul, stressing Alexandria University's keenness to enhance cooperation with Chinese universities and activate joint scientific, academic and research cooperation agreements through the university's international relations office. Dr. Konsowa also called for cooperation with Chinese universities, various research and scientific centres and their counterparts at Alexandria University to cooperate in the fields of clean energy, water desalination, artificial intelligence, and the study of Arabic and Chinese languages on both sides through professors and specialists from Chinese universities.
For his part, the Consul General of China pointed to the possibility of cooperation by bringing in professors and specialists from Chinese universities to teach Chinese language and culture in the Chinese Language Department at the Faculty of Arts, strengthening the capabilities of faculty members at the same department, and receiving students from Alexandria University in China to study Chinese language and culture.
Cooperation Agreement between Alexandria University and University of Essex in Computer Engineering, Communications, Mechatronics, and Electromechanics
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, an agreement was signed between Alexandria University and the British University of Essex, in the presence of the Alexandria University delegation, which included Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Mohamed Rizk, Emeritus Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, and Dr. Sameh Shehata, Director of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University.
The Alexandria University delegation visited the British University of Essex and its various colleges and laboratories. The visit included the Colleges of Business Administration, Health and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Public Health and Sciences, the laboratories of the College of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Sports Medicine Laboratories, and the College of Postgraduate Studies.
It is worth noting that this agreement allows students at the Faculty of Engineering in the fields of computer and communications engineering, mechatronics engineering and electromechanics to obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering in addition to obtaining a master's degree from the University of Essex. The cooperation agreement also witnessed the opening of more cooperation between the two universities in several other fields, the most important of which are business administration, health sciences, dentistry, tourism, submerged antiquities, artificial intelligence applications, and biomedical engineering. This agreement is expected to start from the next academic year.
Alexandria University Offers Training Programs Package for 7 Faculty Members of N'Djamena University
Within the framework of consolidating ways of cooperation between Alexandria University and African countries, and in implementation of the directives of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Centre for Capacity Development of Faculty Members at the University presented a training course for 7 faculty members of the University of N'Djamena in Chad, during the period from the 15th until the 22nd of March 2023.
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, received the members of the Chadian delegation on Wednesday after the end of their training program, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Zaki, Coordinator of Alexandria University Branch in Chad.
During the visit, Dr. El-Ghandour asserted the university’s full support for brothers from African countries, extending bridges of communication with them and supporting them in all fields, especially education and scientific research, as it is the most important component of progress and development. He stressed the university’s readiness to repeat these training programs to achieve maximum benefit for all faculty members and researchers in African countries.
For their part, the members of the delegation expressed their thanks and great appreciation to Alexandria University and its leaders for providing such distinguished training programs, and their review of the distinguished and purposeful content provided by Alexandria University, which helps them develop the educational process at their university.
The training program included developing their skills in several areas: "institutional excellence, leadership and strategic thinking, developing executive leadership skills, quality standards in the educational process, innovative problem-solving and decision-making, preparing and managing projects, and intellectual property."
The Council for Community Service and Environmental Development Council Reviews Faculties’ Activities and Events, Approves Cooperation Protocols
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council at Alexandria University, in its session chaired by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research and Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, approved the proposal submitted by the Faculty of Physical Education for Men to organize a community initiative under the title “Our Faculty is Without Bullying” with the intention of spreading the of this initiative at the university level to be a university without bullying, in order to shed light on this phenomenon that threatens Egyptian society, and the formation of a specialized committee to present its vision and recommendations in this regard.
The Council approved several cooperation protocols between each of Alexandria University represented by the Faculty of Education and Salah El-Din International School, the cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha and the General Authority for Cotton Arbitration and Testing, and the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and “Fahem” Foundation for Psychological Support regarding the exchange of experiences and studies in the field of mental illness.
The Council was informed of the activities of the university faculties, and various seminars dealing with a number of important issues such as the Faculty of Law symposium entitled "Egypt's Role - the Future", the Mental Health Symposium, the organization of Welcome Ramadan bazaars to provide commodities and foodstuffs at reduced prices, as well as agricultural and industrial exhibitions, seminars on religious awareness and how to face extremism and harassment, and seminars on dealing with disasters and earthquakes, in addition to various workshops for the development of handicrafts.
• The Council was also informed of other activities such as the literacy convoy organized by the Faculty of Education to the first village of El-Amriya, the second recruitment forum, the ”100 million health campaign” organized by the Faculty of Science, English language and computer courses, and other various community service activities to serve the university students and employees.
