English Faculty News
Popular and Military Defense Forces Discuss Current National Security Challenges at Alexandria University
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening students’ national awareness, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Education hosted an educational lecture organized by the Popular and Military Defense Forces under the title “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, faculty members, teaching assistants, and students of the faculty.
The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Eng. Wael El-Abd, who highlighted the most pressing challenges facing Egypt’s national security, foremost among them the transboundary threats and their risks to the stability of the state. He stressed that addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive vision and integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources. He further outlined several key measures to confront such challenges, including: tightening border security, adopting a mindful approach to the repercussions of regional conflicts, monitoring the policies of major powers with expansionist tendencies, controlling migration flows, reinforcing development and asserting control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter rumors and attempts to spread discontent, ensuring that every citizen holds a national ID card, in addition to continuously monitoring and analyzing local and international media trends.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen emphasized that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and disinformation campaigns.
For his part, Colonel Mohamed Maher stated that the collaboration between the University and the Popular and Military Defense Forces seeks to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues. He stressed that national security begins within universities, as they serve as beacons of knowledge and factories of future leaders.
The event concluded with a reaffirmation that safeguarding national security is a collective responsibility that requires societal awareness, institutional cooperation, and a spirit of teamwork to protect the homeland and secure its future.
Faculty of Early Childhood Education Celebrates the Graduation of a New Class
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education celebrated the graduation of the 33rd cohort of the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program for the academic year 2024/2025, as well as the 10th cohort of the Early Intervention Specialist Program in Special Education. The ceremony also marked the graduation of the 2nd cohort of the Kindergarten Teacher Preparation Program, the Special Education Teacher Preparation Program, and the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program in English.
The celebration was attended by Professor Dr. Rehab Seddiq, Dean of the Faculty; Professor Dr. Lamia Osman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; and Professor Dr. Solaf El-Hamrawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.
In her speech on this occasion, Professor Dr. Rehab Seddiq, Dean of the Faculty, expressed her sincere appreciation to the leadership of Alexandria University, faculty members, assistant staff, and the administrative team of the Faculty. She also extended her gratitude to the graduates’ families for their continuous support, emphasizing that each graduate carries today not only a certificate of graduation, but also a mission, a trust, and a responsibility toward the community that expects them to instill authentic values and exert sincere efforts for the progress and advancement of the nation. She concluded her remarks by congratulating the graduates and wishing them success in their professional lives, so that they may always remain a source of pride and honor for beloved Egypt
Engineering Students at Alexandria University Win Top Ranks in Summer Training at the University of Louisville, USA
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the Faculty of Engineering students who participated in the summer training program at the University of Louisville, USA, after their remarkable achievement in securing top positions in the university’s annual competition. Student Malak Sherif Badr won second place, while student Seif Magid Farouk won third place.
This achievement comes as part of the distinguished partnership between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville, which includes summer training programs in research laboratories, in addition to the joint undergraduate program (2+2) that grants students a dual degree from both universities in various engineering disciplines.
Last year witnessed the graduation of the first cohort of this program in Biomedical Engineering, where seven students received dual degrees after successfully completing their studies at the University of Louisville.
The cooperation also extends to the joint master’s program, which allows students to complete 6 credit hours during their undergraduate studies at Alexandria University that are counted towards the master’s requirements, followed by 24 credit hours at the University of Louisville to obtain a Master of Science in Engineering.
This international partnership reflects Alexandria University’s commitment to enhancing its students’ academic and research capabilities, providing them with global educational and research opportunities that enrich their experiences and open broad horizons for cultural exchange and the acquisition of international skills in advanced engineering fields.
