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On the Sidelines of COP27: Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation Meets University Presidents
Alongside the events of the Climate Change Global Summit (COP27), Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Professor Dr. Hani Sewilam met with Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Adel Mubarak, President of Menoufia University, Dr. Mansour Hassan, President of Beni Suef University, Dr. Gamal Soussa, President of Benha University, and Dr. Gamal El-Saeed, member of the House of Representatives and former President of Benha University, Dr. Yasser Refaat, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, and Dr. Walaa Sheta, head of the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority.
During the meeting, they discussed the joint coordination between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, universities, and Egyptian research bodies in the field of rehabilitation of water canals and other national projects.
Dr. Sewilam indicated that the aim of the rehabilitation work of the canals is to restore them to their main function, which is to deliver water to farmers in the right quantity and quality for irrigation and at the right time for the plant, regardless of the rehabilitation method, especially considering the existence of diverse experiences in this field around the world, and different methods that can be used. His Excellency added that evaluating what has been achieved in the canal rehabilitation project so far, and setting a plan of action during the coming period, while maintaining the speed of implementation, require close cooperation between the Ministry and the National Centre for Water Research on the one hand, and universities and research centres on the other hand, in a way that ensures the sustainability of the project in the future, with the implementation of works using the best means and techniques utilised globally in the field of canal rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of using environmentally friendly materials as much as possible, and using faster techniques in implementation.
It was agreed to form a workgroup in which representatives from the ministry, universities and research centres would participate to study various alternatives for rehabilitation work as an urgent stage (less costly and more sustainable alternatives to rehabilitating canals), with the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority providing the necessary funds to conduct several researches in this field, with the help of Egyptian expertise abroad.
Minister of Higher Education meets President of Southern France to Discuss Cooperation in Higher Education
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting with Mr. Renaud Muselier, President of the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and President of Southern France, to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation between Egypt and the French region of Côte d'Azur in the field of higher education. This meeting comes as part of the events accompanying Egypt's hosting of the United Nations Climate Change Summit COP27 currently taking place in the city of Sharm El Sheikh.
The meeting which took place at the Mediterranean Pavilion, held for the first time in the history of COP summits, was attended by Professors Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Mansour Hassan, President of Beni Suef University, Dr. Adel Mubarak, President of Menoufia University, and Dr. Gamal Soussa, President of Benha University.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Ashour stressed the depth of relations between Egypt and France, confirming the need to benefit from French expertise in the fields of higher education and scientific research, calling for more cooperation in priority areas.
The meeting discussed the possibility of signing a cooperation protocol between the French University of Marseille and Alexandria University, and going through the process of activating this agreement during the coming period, in addition to discussing mechanisms of scientific and cultural cooperation with the Library of Alexandria, in light of its international reputation at the cultural and scientific levels, and the fundamental resources it contains in various fields.
During the meeting, Dr. Ashour demonstrated the experience of higher education and scientific research in Egypt, and the currently witnessed developments and successes in the field of providing education, through the establishment of many national and technological universities, stressing Egypt's interest in scientific research and linking it with industry to support the national economy.
The minister highlighted the success of investment in the field of education in Egypt, stressing the importance of supporting international cooperation with universities abroad, which are now offering dual degrees to qualify students for the labor market, noting the remarkable success and progress of Egyptian universities in international rankings. He also confirmed that there is a strategy aimed at upgrading higher education in Egypt at the academic, scientific and research levels, whether locally, regionally or internationally.
The minister stressed the importance of Egypt's hosting of the United Nations Global Convention on Climate Change (COP27), currently taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, in light of the global interest in the issue of climate change and its potential impacts on the environment, pointing to the ministry’s interest in participating in the success of the conference, as it represents the prominent leading role of Egypt and global appreciation of this role.
For his part, Mr. Muselier valued Egypt's successful organization of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh and its impressive appearance, which is an opportunity to discuss climate change as one of the issues of concern to the international community, especially in the Mediterranean region, which suffers from its impacts in a way that requires the collective cooperation of all the Mediterranean countries in particular to solve climate issues in the region.
Military Technical College Signs Cooperation Protocol with Alexandria University
As the General Command of the Armed Forces is keen on exchanging scientific and practical experiences, supporting research activities between the armed forces, universities and various research bodies, and achieving scientific cooperation in various fields, the Military Technical College signed a cooperation protocol with Alexandria University, with the aim of exchanging scientific and practical experiences for scientific research and implementing applied research to support the transfer of and promotion of technology for workshops, research projects and graduate studies, and cooperating in student projects and projects that create a knowledge economy.
Major General Professor Dr. Ismail Mohamed Kamal, Director of the Military Technical College, delivered a speech in which he conveyed to the attendees greetings and appreciation of the First Lieutenant-General/ Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defence and Military Production, and Lieutenant-General/Osama Askar, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, stressing the pleasure of the Military Technical College to cooperate with Alexandria University in the field of academic and research work, and the exchange of experiences and scientific and educational capabilities in the various engineering fields.
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the General Command of the Armed Forces for its strenuous efforts to support state institutions to achieve the sustainable development strategy, pointing out the vital role of the Military Technical College in supporting joint research work, and providing engineering consultancy services, which in return benefits the Egyptian state.
Alexandria University Organizes Seminar on "The Population Issue”
Under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Nivine El Kabbag, Minister of Solidarity, and Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farrag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, inaugurated a seminar entitled "The Population Issue: A Social Vision, and the (2 are Enough) Program," organized by the Social Solidarity Unit at Alexandria University, in cooperation with the Association of the Strategic Forum for Development and Social Peace in the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Commerce, Alexandria University.
In his speech, Dr. Farrag said that the Egyptian state is making every effort to confront the population problem, which represents one of the most important challenges that impede the development process, pointing out that the National Population Strategy (2015-2030) stated in one of its principles that the population problem in its various dimensions represents a challenge that requires providing an environment that stimulates the participation of NGOs in addressing this problem, which requires voluntary efforts to confront it. He added that Alexandria University implemented a project entitled Mawadda (Affection), through which it was able to raise awareness among 20 thousand students of the basics necessary to form a family and preserve its entity. He also announced that Alexandria University is about to sign an agreement with Alexandria Governorate to organize awareness campaigns for students on the population issue and the harms of the population explosion.
While Dr. Alaa Rizk, head of the Strategic Forum for Development, confirmed in his speech that the Ministry of Social Solidarity, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program, launched an awareness program for community development under the slogan “With awareness, Egypt is changing for the better” in all the governorates, villages and towns targeted by the presidential initiative Haya Karima “A Decent Life”. He explained that the ministry adopts the concept of developing awareness among the most vulnerable groups from an integrated human rights perspective, that enables the targeted families to access all the services due to them by the Egyptian state, with the aim of helping them gradually get out of the cycle of poverty in its various dimensions. He also stated that one of the most important objectives of this program is to adopt the concept of the small family, in order to achieve sustainable development and eliminate unemployment.
Dr. Magda Galala, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Solidarity in Alexandria, indicated that the "Capacity Building of Cadres" program includes 12 societal issues, the most important of which are "the issue of family planning, maternal and child health, and reproductive health."
Dr. Samia Abul-Nasr, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Al-Ahram Newspaper, explained that the “2 are Enough” project aims to reduce the population increase among families benefiting from the cash support project "Takaful", to achieve one of the goals of the sustainable development plan Egypt 2030, and reduce the rates of population increase to reach the missing balance between them and the economic growth rates, which is considered the most important objective of the "2 are Enough" project.
The seminar was attended by Dr. Ayman Shteiwi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education, the actor Tarek El-Desouky, Dr. Susanna El-Mansi, Ministerial Coordinator of “Waa’i” Awareness Initiative for Community Development, Mr. Ahmed Younes, project coordinator of “2 are Enough” project at the Ministry of Solidarity, in addition to a group of faculty members and students of the faculties of the Humanities & Social Sciences Campus.
Dr. El-Ghandour Receives Accreditation Team of National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, received this morning, Sunday the 6th of November 2022, a visit from the accreditation team of the National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education and Accreditation, to evaluate the Computer Science and Mathematics programs at the Faculty of Science to obtain accreditation. Dr. El-Ghandour confirmed that the university provides all forms of support for the educational process, research, and community service, highlighting the university's role in supporting all research projects in line with the scientific development witnessed by the world.
Dr. Kamal Metwally, Director of the Quality Assurance Center at Alexandria University, stated that the centre provides all forms of technical support to prepare new programs in all the faculties and institutes of the university, to facilitate obtaining accreditation through intensifying workshops and frequent visits.
During the visit, the team was accompanied by Dr. Amani Ismail, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Dr. Amira Hemdan, the visit coordinator.