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Training Program on "Developing Rumi Cheese Industry to Compete in International Markets”
On Sunday the 21st of May 2023, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, inaugurated the program of the training course organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, under the title “Developing the Rumi Cheese Industry to Compete in Global Markets”, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Heba Sabri Salama, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Aisha Abdelmaqsoud, Head of the Department of Dairy Science and Technology, Dr. Morsi Abulseoud El-Souda, Emeritus Professor of the Department of Dairy Science and Technology, and a group of industrialists, experts, faculty members and graduates.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour stressed that this program is one of the most important strategic goals of Alexandria University headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, which is to enhance cooperation between scientific research and industry, with the aim of achieving economic growth, assisting the state in reducing the import bill, enhancing the competitiveness of the national industry, and supporting local manufacturing. El-Ghandour indicated that this training course emphasizes the importance of integration and cooperation between the university’s research centres and bodies and industrialists, in order to achieve the country’s sustainable development goals (Egypt’s Vision 2030). He also expressed his hope that the training course will come out with recommendations that help provide a competitive local product In global markets, and contribute to transforming the innovative research produced by Alexandria University into industrial products that meet current and future needs.
While Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din confirmed that Alexandria University spares no effort in supporting applicable scientific research, indicating that this practical training course will be conducted at the biochemistry laboratories of dairy microbes under the supervision of Dr. Morsi El-Souda, former dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and a global expert in the production and processing of Dairy. Dr. Bahey El-Din thanked the Department of Dairy Science and Technology for its efforts in providing applicable scientific research, and obtaining a number of research projects capable of achieving global competitiveness.
Dr. Heba Salama indicated that this training course aims to link scientific research with the industrial community, to benefit from the results of research and studies produced by the dairy department at the faculty, and provide all scientific services and advice to the industrial community, noting that this course will follow up and evaluate the best research proposals that provide practical and applied solutions to the challenges in the cheese and dairy industry.
Dr. Aisha Abdelmaksoud confirmed that holding this training course was due to the large consumption of different types of cheese, as data issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development indicate that the volume of cheese consumed in Egypt will reach 734 thousand tons by 2028, as the demand for cheese increases, which It is one of the most popular foods all over the world, in addition to the announcement by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology to open the door to receiving proposals for applied research projects and economic technological solutions to meet the challenges facing the local industry (Apple 2 initiative), which was launched in July 2022. She announced that the dairy department has obtained four research projects with this initiative in cooperation between the Academy of Scientific Research and Alexandria University, and they are: a project to produce starter cultures for the Rumi cheese industry (white cheese, Damietta cheese, and speeding up the maturity of Rumi cheese), a project to manufacture Rumi cheese with a starter with the best salting method, and a project to produce a natural preservative for milk and study its effect on the components of milk, and a project to fortify yogurt with sweet potatoes for patients with diabetes and high cholesterol.
New Vice Deans at Faculties of Medicine and Agriculture in Saba Pasha
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, issued the following decrees:
• Appointment of Dr. Tamer Abdullah Helmy Gomaa Mukhaimer, Professor, Department of Critical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Executive Director of University Hospitals, as Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development for a period of three years.
• Appointing Dr. Ibrahim Abbas Al-Sayed Ibrahim - Professor and Head of the Plant Production Department at the faculty of Agriculture- Saba Pasha, as Vice-Dean of the College for Postgraduate Studies and Research for a period of three years.
Faculty of Medicine Celebrates “Alex Med Stars” Initiative
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Medicine held the first celebration of the Alex Med Stars initiative for its Egyptian and International students in both the General Program and the International Program in cooperation with the British University of Manchester.
Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, stated that the celebration aims to shed light on the faculty’s distinguished students in various scientific, research, sports, artistic, and technological fields, and to encourage them to continue in these activities. She added that a talent fair will be organized to display various student activities and products, such as posters, published research and various artistic works (drawings, models, handicrafts, etc.), and thanked everyone who contributed to the preparation of this celebration.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, confirmed that the celebration included the presentation of a Role Model, during which a number of distinguished medical professors and good role models spoke about their honourable life journey and their wonderful efforts to serve as good role models for students.
Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of International Students Department at the university, indicated that the Alex Med Stars initiative aims to shed light on talented students in various fields such as scientific research, culture, arts, drawing, singing, and sports, whether Egyptian or international students, as well as sponsoring these students in an institutional setting under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Alexandria University.
Several medical professors participated in the celebration and its sessions, including Dr. Abdelmoneim Fawzy, Head of the Alexandria Doctors Syndicate, Dr. Mohamed Hisham, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Arab Academy, and Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, former Head of the Alexandria Doctors Syndicate and former Dean of Alexandria’s Faculty of Medicine.
The faculty of Education organizes a series of awareness seminars to consolidate the concept of citizenship and belonging
Alexandria University is organizing a series of awareness seminars during the current academic year to consolidate the concept of citizenship and belonging. Students learn about these meanings and the university’s role in developing their citizenship values. These seminars began on Sunday, November 29, 2020, in the conference hall of the College of Commerce, with the screening of a documentary film entitled "Heliopolis", in which the national projects of the Egyptian state were shown in the fields of defense, education, health, agriculture, industry and transportation, so that students become familiar with the achievements of the Egyptian state.
Faculty of Medicine Organizes a Ceremony Honoring the Top Students of the Class of 2024
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, attended the ceremony honoring the top fifty students of the Class of 2024. The ceremony was held in the Grand Hall of the Faculty's Conference Center.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Hend Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University; Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, former Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Mahmoud El-Khashen, former Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Academic Supervisor of Alexandria Private University; Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mahmoud El-Zalbani, Dean of the Medical Complex at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and former Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Doctors Syndicate; Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, Head of the Doctors Syndicate in Alexandria; Major General Hisham Shaheen, Commander of the General Military Hospital in Alexandria; and a host of department heads, faculty members, and parents.
During the ceremony, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen expressed his happiness to be among his students and their parents. He extended his sincere congratulations to the outstanding students, wishing them further progress and success in their future careers. He called for greater efforts to maintain this excellence. He also congratulated the parents who created the appropriate environment and exerted their utmost efforts to reap the fruits of their children's success and excellence. He emphasized the importance of equipping graduates with continuing education, acquiring new skills, keeping up with the latest scientific research, and communicating with their faculty members to keep pace with the revolution in technological and professional developments. He highlighted the distinguished position of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, which holds an advanced ranking in international rankings due to the faculty's commitment to developing its curricula, infrastructure, and laboratories, as well as the excellence of its professors and researchers. He recommended that graduates adhere to the noble traditions of the medical profession and continue to engage in scientific research and innovation, which represents the engine of progress for all countries.
In her speech, Dr. Iman Youssef congratulated the outstanding students on their graduation, emphasizing that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is a prominent institution with an international reputation, distinguished for graduating cadres capable of serving the nation in various medical and health fields. She also thanked the faculty members for their assistance in facing the challenges and difficulties during their years of study. She expressed her appreciation to the students and their parents for their efforts during their years of study, affirming the college's continued support and advice to its students and graduates in their professional and future careers.
Dr. Tamer Abdullah congratulated the graduates and their parents on their outstanding graduation from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine. He emphasized the importance of continuing to communicate with their faculty members to benefit from their extensive experience, as the faculty's professors represent exemplary models of community service and humanitarian care in various health sectors. He wished the graduates continued success.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the outstanding graduates were honored, presented with shields of excellence and certificates of appreciation, and commemorative photos were taken.
