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Joint research at Alexandria University Wins First place in Sharjah Libraries' Literature Award Forum
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ibrahim Abdelhadi, Associate Professor of Psychology at the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, and Dr. Maha Louay Hatem, Lecturer at the Department of Libraries, Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University, for winning the first place award for Best Research Category in the 24th session of the forum organized by the Sharjah Public Libraries Administration under the slogan "Libraries to Empower Cultural and Creative Industries", which received more than 41 research papers from 14 countries. The winning research was titled: "A Proposed Strategic Approach to Activate the Role of Public Libraries in the Concept of Green Sustainability and Promoting Sustainable Behaviour among Beneficiaries: The Alexandria Library as a Model".
Vice President of Alexandria University Receives Former Iraqi Minister of Higher Education
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, on behalf of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, received Dr. Abed Diab Al-Ujaili, former Minister of Higher Education in Iraq, and his accompanying delegation with the aim of discussing ways to enhance academic and cultural cooperation between the two sides on topics of common interest, and to explore the possibility of concluding joint agreements and opening a branch of Alexandria University in Iraq.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for International Ranking, and Dr. Hala Maklad, Director of the University's International Students Department.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen welcomed the guests, stressing the university's keenness to strengthen cooperation ties with academic institutions in the sisterly state of Iraq in various scientific and cultural fields, and to provide distinguished educational and research care and services to Iraqi students studying at Alexandria University, referring to Alexandria University's strategy aimed at internationalizing education through dual and joint degrees with highly ranked international universities, and establishing branches of international universities in cooperation with Alexandria University in Borg El Arab, in addition to the regional and international role of Alexandria University through its branches in Chad and South Sudan to support scientific, cultural and humanitarian ties with African countries.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen added that the continuous progress in the university's ranking according to international classifications is due to the interest in scientific research, international cooperation, innovation and achieving sustainable development goals.
For his part, Dr. Abed Diab Al-Ujaili praised the distinguished scientific status of Alexandria University and Egypt's historical role in the Arab world, pointing out Iraq's desire to cooperate with Egyptian academic institutions in general and Alexandria University in particular in the fields of joint scientific research, exchange of faculty members, students, scientific journals and research projects in various academic fields and specializations to benefit from their extensive experience in the field of education and scientific research and support the education development plan undertaken by Iraq, stressing the desire to open branches of Egyptian universities in general and Alexandria University in particular in Iraq to contribute to the renaissance of Iraq and its return to practicing its role as a centre of civilization in the Arab world.
President of Alexandria University Congratulates Director of Alexandria Security on Assuming His New Position
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, visited the Alexandria Security Directorate, where he congratulated Major General Hassan Attia on assuming the position of Assistant Minister of Interior and Director of Alexandria Security, wishing him success and guidance.
The university president was accompanied during the visit by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research.
During the visit, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa appreciated the effective efforts made by the Egyptian police to maintain the security and stability of the homeland in all work sites and throughout our beloved country Egypt. The two sides discussed ways of support and cooperation between the two parties, as Dr. Konsowa stressed that the university is the house of expertise for the governorate, that provides development projects with the necessary studies, and contributes with its distinguished human cadres scientifically and research-wise in providing the necessary consultations, within the framework of everyone's endeavour to implement the vision and strategy of the Egyptian state under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic.
The Director of Alexandria Security also expressed his appreciation for this visit and the extension of cooperation ties, praising the many achievements of Alexandria University, and wishing the University President all the best in achieving the university's ambitious plan to remain a beacon of science and knowledge inside and outside Egypt. At the end of the visit, Dr. Konsowa presented the University Shield to the Director of Security in appreciation of the efforts of the police force in maintaining security within the country.
President of Alexandria University Congratulates First Assistant Minister of Interior for West Delta on Assuming His New Position
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, visited the Alexandria Security Directorate headquarters, where he congratulated Major General Ahmed Thabet on assuming the position of First Assistant Minister of Interior for the West Delta region, wishing him success and guidance.
The university president was accompanied during the visit by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research.
During the visit, Dr. Konsowa expressed his sincere wishes for success and prosperity to the First Assistant Minister in his mission to continue the march of security and safety witnessed by the governorate, wishing him continued progress and success in his work and the advancement of the security system within the West Delta sector.
For his part, Major General Ahmed Thabet expressed his gratitude and appreciation for this kind gesture from the university president, stressing the fruitful and constructive cooperation between the two sides.
At the end of the visit, Dr. Konsowa presented the University Shield to Major General Ahmed Thabet in appreciation of the efforts of the police force in maintaining security within the country.
Alexandria University receives Delegation from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
In an important step towards enhancing international cooperation, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today a delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, headed by Professor Dr. Rowan Parks, with the aim of discussing and cooperating to provide accredited training programs for students of the Faculty of Dentistry to provide the necessary skills in line with the requirements of the international labour market, and to work on developing and describing the faculty's curricula to match international classification requirements, in addition to cooperating in training accredited lecturers, qualifying examiners, and implementing several joint programs in continuing education and postgraduate studies with the university.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant of University President for International Cooperation and International Universities, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant of University President for International Classifications, and Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.
During the meeting, the university president stressed the importance of this cooperation, which puts Alexandria University on the threshold of a qualitative leap that enhances the position of higher education at Alexandria University globally, which comes as a confirmation of the quality of Egyptian higher education and the confidence of international bodies in our universities. The university president praised the new advantages added by this cooperation, as it contributes to enabling the professional practice of students of the Faculty of Dentistry on a large scale and opening more job opportunities for Egyptian graduates in local, regional and international labour markets, training doctors and accrediting the specialized degrees of the Faculty of Dentistry from the requirements of various specialized fellowships, and the faculty clinics as a clinical training centre, and conducting electronic followship exams. He also valued the constructive cooperation relations that bring together Alexandria University and British universities in the field of higher education and scientific research in many academic specializations.
Professor Rowan Parks expressed his pleasure with this cooperation, which focuses mainly on creating global standards for surgical and dental practices and welcomed the transfer of the Royal College of Surgeons expertise in the field of dentistry to Alexandria University, to help develop this field, and enhance the opportunities for graduates of this specialty to obtain various job opportunities locally, regionally, and internationally.
During the meeting, a presentation was given about Alexandria University and the steps it has taken towards internationalizing education and cooperation with international universities, international agreements and partnerships, joint and dual degrees with international universities, international branches in Chad and South Sudan, expansion to establish international branches on the university’s land in Borg El Arab, and the new complex of the Faculty of Dentistry.
