English Faculty News
Distinguished Activities within the “Religious Identity and Youth Issues” Program at the Faculty of Nursing
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting youth awareness and enhancing their understanding of contemporary intellectual and psychological challenges, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Alexandria University witnessed a remarkable day of activities within the “Religious Identity and Youth Issues” program. The program was organized by the University Students’ Union in cooperation with Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa, and held at the Faculty of Nursing.
The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Hanan El-Sherbini, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Sheikh Ahmed Ali, Director of the Alexandria branch of Dar Al-Iftaa; and Dr. Amr Al-Wardani, Secretary of Fatwa and Member of the Higher Advisory Committee at Dar Al-Iftaa.
The program addressed a range of topics relevant to today’s youth, including atheism and ways to protect religious thought, hidden addiction and harmful behaviors, the dangers of smoking on young people, the ethics of friendships between males and females, religious extremism and prevention methods, in addition to issues related to psychological balance and regaining stability after emotional or mental setbacks.
Dr. Amr Al-Wardani delivered an interactive session with the students, featuring a rich discussion that explored key questions related to religious identity, intellectual doubts, psychological pressures, and human relationships. Al-Wardani provided clear and insightful answers grounded in a methodology that combines religious knowledge with educational wisdom. He emphasized that religion offers a safe space for understanding and inner balance—away from fear or closed-mindedness—and that conscious dialogue is essential in empowering young people and strengthening their intellectual and psychological resilience.
Faculty of Specific Education Organizes the Cultural Forum for International Communities and Foreign Students
As part of the university’s commitment to supporting activities that promote cultural openness and interaction among international students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Specific Education organized the Cultural Forum for International Communities and Foreign Students (from Oman, Palestine, Kuwait, and Syria) for the undergraduate level. The event took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the theater of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science.
The forum was attended by Prof. Dr. Nagda Mady, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Dr. Gehan Aboul Khair, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Hala Mokled, Executive Director of the University’s International Students Administration; representatives of the Palestinian Consulate; a number of deans, vice deans, faculty members; as well as a large audience of international students and community leaders. The event was moderated by Dr. Nada Yousry and directed by Adham Yehia.
In her speech, Prof. Dr. Nagda Mady emphasized the importance of cultural closeness between local students and their international counterparts. Prof. Dr. Gehan Aboul Khair highlighted the faculty’s role in integrating students and providing academic support, while Dr. Hala Mokled underscored the university’s efforts in supporting international students and providing an attractive educational environment. Huthaifa Al-Alawi Al-Issawi, President of the International Students Committee at the university, expressed the students' appreciation for the university’s interest in their needs.
The forum featured distinguished artistic and musical performances by the faculty’s choir led by Maestro Dr. Hani Zoweid, a flute solo by Dr. Shaimaa Abdelhamid, and cultural presentations by international students introducing their home countries and educational experiences. The event also included the opening of an art exhibition by local and international students, as well as a traditional food exhibition representing the participating countries, reflecting the cultural diversity within the university.
The event concluded with honoring participants and presenting shields and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their contributions to the success of the forum.
The forum’s coordination was supported by Assoc. Prof. Heba Gamal Abdel Halim and Assoc. Prof. Dalia Mohamed Sharaf, with organizational contributions from Dr. Shaimaa Maher Makawy, Dr. Samar Mohamed Salem, and Dr. Heba Abu Al-Maati, whose efforts played a pivotal role in achieving the forum’s goals.
Faculty of Agriculture Organizes a Workshop Titled “Soil and Water: The Source of Life” in Celebration of World Soil Day 2025
Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture organized a workshop entitled “Soil and Water: The Source of Life – On the Occasion of World Soil Day 2025” at the faculty’s Conference Hall.
Prof. Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, stated that the workshop’s activities coincided with the celebration of World Soil Day, and included a series of scientific lectures addressing key topics in soil and water sciences, such as the use of artificial intelligence in agricultural research and the importance of smart agriculture in enhancing soil safety and urban health. These discussions reflect the global trend toward sustaining natural resources and innovating scientific solutions to environmental challenges.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Atwa, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained that the workshop featured a competition to evaluate graduation projects submitted by students of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences, during which the sponsoring company presented special support for the best innovative project idea.
During the event, Eng. Sami Faiz, Chairman of GROWTHCHEM, highlighted potential future cooperation between the company and the faculty to support scientific research aimed at developing practical solutions to soil challenges and maintaining ecosystem balance.
The workshop was organized by Dr. Anwar Abdelrahman Ali, Head of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences and Workshop Coordinator, and Dr. Ali Saeed Mostafa, Workshop Secretary, in collaboration with GROWTHCHEM, and was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.
At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates of appreciation were presented to the speakers, members of the organizing committee, and the sponsoring company in recognition of their contributions to the success of this distinguished scientific event.
The First Annual Pediatric Cardiology Unit Conference to Be Held at Faculty of Medicine in December 2025
The Pediatric Cardiology Unit at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine – Alexandria University, announces the convening of its First Annual Conference from 18 to 19 December 2025, at the Smouha Medical Complex – Third-Floor Auditorium, Children’s Hospital.
This year’s conference features distinguished scientific collaboration with Prof. Hala Agha and Prof. Magdy Mahmoud through the Pediatric Cardiology Club, in recognition of their valuable academic contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology.
The event will host a select group of professors and experts in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric cardiac surgery from various universities across Egypt, with the aim of exchanging expertise and discussing the latest developments in this specialized field.