English Faculty News
Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Continues Seminars on Artificial Intelligence
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Centre for Economic Research and Studies at the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences organized an educational symposium entitled “Research Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Controls,” in which Dr. Nabil Salah El-Arabi, Professor of Digital Economics at the Faculty, and former advisor to one of the United Nations Development Program projects, lectured.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the symposium was attended by a group of faculty members, supporting staff, researchers, specialists, and students from the Departments of Economics and Political Science. He pointed out in his speech the importance of adhering to ethical controls and academic standards in scientific research, stressing that the development of artificial intelligence electronic and digital tools in academic research is not a substitute for serious, thorough scientific research, and the researchers must strive to benefit from contemporary technologies, including the potential of artificial intelligence, without falling into the trap of plagiarism or claiming intellectual property that is not their own creation.
Dr. Abeer Shaaban Abdo, Executive Director of the Centre for Economic Research and Studies, pointed out the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence innovations that cast a shadow on academic research, which necessitates the need to discuss them and learn about the advantages and risks of using these technologies in the research and academic field.
Dr. Nabil El-Arabi reviewed artificial intelligence technologies and their expected impact on human lives and scientific research. He also reviewed the latest developments in this field, pointing to several topics, most notably:
- Introduction to the chatbot using artificial intelligence.
- How does the LLM work within artificial intelligence techniques?
- A comparison between the ChatGPT application and the Bard application in terms of specifications and performance standards.
- Effective use of artificial intelligence dialogue robots in research activities.
- Ethics of using artificial intelligence applications in academic research.
The symposium included numerous interventions from the audience, including faculty members, supporting staff members, and young researchers, during which they asked various questions, and ended with an emphasis on continuing the series of symposiums on the subject of artificial intelligence and its developments, based on its great importance in the field of contemporary scientific research.
An assistant professor at the faculty of Education won the Appreciation Award for Islamic Jurisprudence for the year 2022
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Khaled Salah Mahmoud, Assistant Professor at the Department of Education at the Faculty of Education, on the occasion of winning the Appreciation Award for Advocacy and Islamic Jurisprudence for the year 2022 granted by the State Litigation Authority. At the authority’s headquarters, after announcing his winning of the award by the prize’s higher committee formed by the head of the State Affairs Authority, and the membership of Prof. Shawki Allam, Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for his research presented entitled: “Facing Epidemics in Islamic Thought”, wishing He has more progress, success and payment.
Faculty of Science organizes the activities of the eleventh employment forum for students and graduates
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Science organized the eleventh employment forum, at the college’s stadiums in Muharram Bey, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Amani Ismail, acting dean of the faculty, and Dr. Sameh Riad, Head of the Central Administration of the Environmental Affairs Agency in Alexandria, and Dr. Mohamed Muharram, Vice President of the Businessmen Association, and Dr. Yasser Al-Najjar, General Manager of Laboratories at Aspic Company, the professors, the college deputies, the representatives of the departments of the industrial companies and the bodies participating in the forum, the Alumni Association, and a number of the faculty members and their assistants, and the college’s graduates and students.
The day’s activities began with an opening lecture by Dr. Diaa El-Din Mohamed, founder and CEO of Mass Healthcare Company for manufacturing detergents and cosmetics, entitled: “Jousor-bridges to opportunities.” This was followed by the opening of exhibitions for a group of companies, namely: Al-Sukari Gold Mines Company - Centamin, and Promotion Tire Manufacturing Company. Ezz El Dekheila Iron and Steel Company, Covaris Packaging Egypt Company, Egyptian Petrochemical Company, Alexandria Specialized Petroleum Products Company (ASPEC), Mido Modern Paints Company, Container Engineering Company, Vitabiotics Company, and the American Chemistry Society (Egyptian Chapter), with the participation of the Businessmen Association. , Pyramakers Technologies, the Holding Company for Drinking Water, the Sanitation Company, the National Telecommunications Institute, the Institute of Information and Communications Technology, the Egyptian Telecommunications Company, Dr. Lab. Mustafa Murad, Skills Dynamix New Horizons, Get In Technology Company, Dr. Laboratories. Asmaa Fawzi, VI Markets Company - Egypt, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Authority, and units of a special nature at the college.
The day witnessed an unprecedented large presence of graduates, students, and those interested in the subject of employment and training at the fairgrounds with the participating companies and the opening lecture. The day’s activities ended with the organization of 3 workshops for graduates at the fairgrounds, delivered by: Dr. Heba Salama, Scientific Research Ambassador for the German Authority for Scientific Exchange at Alexandria University and Undersecretary for Community Service Affairs. And environmental development at the University’s Faculty of Agriculture, entitled: “Studying in Germany and the DAAD funding opportunities”, and Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali - General Manager of Operations at Alexandria Mineral Oil Company (AMOC), entitled “Skills necessary to work in the petroleum sector”, and Engineer/ Mahmoud Aouf. - Director of Training at the Information Technology Institute (ITI), Alexandria Branch, and Director of the Institute’s Artificial Intelligence Department, entitled “Road map to develop your skills and employment opportunities.
Dr. El Ghandour Inaugurates Annual International Conference of Internal Medicine Entitled "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine"
On the evening of Wednesday the 23rd of November, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, and the honorary president of the conference, witnessed the inauguration ceremony of the nineteenth annual conference of the Department of Internal Medicine in Alexandria, at the Great Hall of the Faculty of Medicine. The conference that is taking place on the 23rd and 24th of November, under the title "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine", will present the latest techniques and discoveries in disease prevention, treatment and emergency cases concerning internal medicine, haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism.
The opening session was attended by Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ayman El Shayeb, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Dr. Iman Youssef, Head of the Internal Medicine Department and Conference Chair, Dr. Ezzat Ali, Head of the Digestive System Unit, and Dr. Ahmed Zaid, Head of the Hepatology Unit, and a group of senior professors of internal medicine, international lecturers and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour stressed that Alexandria University is keen to support and motivate all scientific conferences that discuss and present all that is new in all disciplines related to the departments of internal diseases and haematology at the Faculty of Medicine, in a way that contributes to enriching the medical scene, in cooperation with the rest of the faculty’s departments, to achieve what is called “Integrative Medicine” to ensure a successful medical system at the university. Dr. El-Ghandour confirmed that he is proud to be a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, specifically the Department of Internal Medicine, as it is one of its oldest departments, that has achieved a qualitative leap in its various sub-specialties in internal and blood diseases. In addition, it includes a group of the greatest professors and great scientists who contributed to the graduation of qualified doctors who in turn took part in the advancement of medicine in Egypt and many Arab countries, and the improvement of health services provided to millions of patients over many years.
Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the conference was preceded by several research sessions and discussions at the premises of the Department of Internal Medicine on Tuesday the 22nd of November, with the participation of the department’s professors, graduate students and interns. Youssef confirmed that the conference hosts a group of senior professors of haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism, and international lecturers, to discuss integrative medicine between the 8 units of the Department of Internal Medicine and the rest of the clinical departments of the faculty, as well as to discuss the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment in internal diseases and haematology. The participants will also hold scientific sessions and important lectures to discuss the latest types of treatments and medicines, and to shed light on all that is new in the field, whether through presenting scientific research or through workshops that contribute to updating the information of all doctors and keeping abreast of all that is new in various medical specialties.
Faculty of Physical Education for Girls organizes the "Orphan Day" celebration
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls organized the “Orphan Day” celebration, in cooperation with the Hayati Association, at the faculty’s headquarters.
Dr. Maha Mohamed Amin, Dean of the College, indicated that the community service sector and the Department of Youth Welfare in the college organized the celebration, and the faculty students participated in the organization and implementation of the ceremony, which included a play, games and entertainment for children, a puppet theater, and the distribution of prizes (children's games).