Faculty News
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Students Participate in Training Camp Organized by National Council for Women in Alexandria
Within the framework of the project to support and create a safe work environment for women in the tourism sector in Egypt, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels participated in the training camp organized by the National Council for Women, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Spanish Cooperation Agency in Egypt, in collaboration with the Wellspring Foundation.
The conference targeted male and female students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at the Universities of Alexandria and Matrouh, with the aim of training and educating them on how to support and promote a safe work environment for women working in the tourism sector, and it lasted for 3 days in Alexandria.
Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, indicated that the camp included many activities and topics, the most important of which are how to manage time, planning, personal skills to get a job, work values and ethics, communication skills and teamwork, in addition to topics of social intelligence and the equation of change.
The Faculty of Physical Education in Abu Qir organizes a scientific and recreational sports day for the delegation of Senghor University
Within the framework of the Egyptian state’s interest in health and sports, and under the auspices of Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and to complement the celebration held on the occasion of the International Day of Francophonie, Dr. Mohamed Bilal, Dean of the Faculty of Education in Abu Qir, and the Vice Deans of the Faculty, received on Sunday, March 20, 2022, Dr. Patrick Zono, Head of the Department of Public Health at Senghor University and his accompanying delegation and a number of Senghor University students, to spend a scientific, sports and entertainment day at the Faculty of Physical Education Abu Qir.
Opening of "Welcome Ramadan and Siwa Products" Bazaar at Faculty of Education
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, opened today, Sunday the 19th of March 2023, the “Welcome Ramadan and Siwa Products” bazaar at the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and Dr. Salem Abdelrazek, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education for Environmental Affairs and Community Service.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour emphasized that the Welcome Ramadan bazaar comes on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan, as an initiative of the community service sector at the university to reduce the financial burden on citizens and university workers, indicating that the initiative aims to provide basic and strategic commodities at reduced prices and with high quality in preparation for the holy month. El-Ghandour emphasized the effective and significant role of the participating parties in organizing that bazaar, which offers all commodities at reasonable prices for all.
While Dr. Mohamed Anwar confirmed that this bazaar provides all the goods, needs and requirements of Ramadan, including dates, honey, olive oil, nuts, herbs, spices and Siwa products. Anwar stressed the importance of holding such events at this time in order to reduce the burden on the employees of Alexandria University, as the products are distinguished by their high quality and low prices.
In a related context, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour inaugurated the flower nursery at the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, coinciding with the spring holidays. He also inspected the Academic Advising Unit. El-Ghandour thanked the Dean of the Faculty, faculty members, and faculty staff for their efforts in developing and improving the educational process at the faculty.
Conclusion of Fourth Arab Youth Forum for Entrepreneurship at Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the activities of the Fourth Arab Youth Forum for Entrepreneurship concluded, which was organized by the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science in cooperation with the Association for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. Its activities continued for two days at the faculty's headquarters, and was attended by a group of thinkers, faculty members, executives concerned with entrepreneurship, as well as entrepreneurs who own small, medium and micro enterprise, in addition representatives of civil society organizations, led by the Businessmen Association, representatives of religious institutions, media figures, and hundreds of researchers and students.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, in his speech, stressed the importance of entrepreneurship as a creative idea in light of the need for successful and constructive ideas and new mechanisms to create various jobs in light of the widespread unemployment at large rates at various national and global levels.
Dr. Suzette El-Ridi, founder of the forum and president of the Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Association, also pointed out the basic role of the forum in encouraging projects and entrepreneurship as a societal responsibility and a national duty. Dr. El-Ridi emphasized the pioneering role of the forum in transferring the expertise of specialists and academics to promising young people in order to hone their experiences and encourage them to establish innovative projects.
Dr. Abdelwahab Ghoneim - Vice President of the Arab Federation for the Digital Economy and Advisor to Cambridge College, referred in his speech to contemporary economic vocabulary and the tremendous technological developments that the world is experiencing in the twenty-first century, which in turn were reflected in entrepreneurship, and the size of the digital economy based on information technology now constitutes approximately 50 percent of the global economy.
Dr. Mona Abdellatif, Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, pointed to the prominent role played by the forum in providing a unique opportunity to meet distinguished and creative Arab youth in the field of entrepreneurship, where experiences and knowledge are exchanged and cooperation in the field of innovation and technology is enhanced. She also stressed the importance of the conference in unifying joint efforts between multiple entities, whether hosts or various entities across the Arab world, to exchange ideas and experiences and encourage joint cooperation between Arab youth, investors, and experts in the field of entrepreneurship.
Several important topics were discussed during the forum, including “Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship” by Dr. Abdelwahab Ghoneim, and “A Closer Look at Policies to Encourage Entrepreneurship in Egypt and the Arab Region” by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Bahaa El-Din Khairy - Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, “Entrepreneurial Marketing” by Dr. Ayman Shawky, Director of the Development Center - Arab Academy for Science and Technology, and “The Role of the Businessmen Association in Supporting Entrepreneurship and Financing Startups” by Dr. Mohamed Moharram - Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Business Foundation - Businessmen Association In Alexandria, and “The Role of the Enterprise Development Agency in Supporting Entrepreneurs” by Mr. Salah Maged - Director of the Fourth Region - Enterprise Development Agency - Alexandria Office, while Dr. Nabil Shalabi - Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arab Pioneers House and Vice President of John Cracknell Youth Bank in England reviewed the most prominent inspiring stories of successful models in the field of entrepreneurship.
President of Alexandria University Witnesses the Graduation Ceremony of Faculty of Engineering 77th Class
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the celebration organized by the Faculty of Engineering on the occasion of the graduation of its 77th batch, in the presence of Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Deputy Governor of Alexandria, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Dr. Hisham Seoudi, Head of the Syndicate of Engineers in Alexandria, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, in addition to former university presidents, deans and vice-deans of faculties, members of the House of Representatives and Senate, faculty members, representatives of various bodies, as well as parents of graduates.
At the beginning of his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa congratulated the attendees on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the glorious October victory, and he greeted the students’ parents, thanking them for their efforts in raising their children until they have reached this great day. Dr. Konsowa highlighted the meeting of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, last Tuesday with the Supreme Council of Universities, indicating his excellency's keenness to develop the educational system and raise the competitiveness of graduates.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out that Alexandria University works in accordance with the Egyptian state’s strategy in developing education by establishing partnerships with major international universities. He announced that the number of joint degree cooperation agreements signed by Alexandria University with international universities exceeded 50 degrees, explaining that Alexandria University is seeking globalization by establishing its international branch in partnership with major international universities, and Alexandria National University, which includes new and distinguished study programs, in addition to the opening of a number of international university branches that will be located within Alexandria University. He also explained that this year is the year of complete equipping of the university’s laboratories, and the laboratories will be developed in the faculties of the medical sector and the faculties of humanities. He stressed that the university pays special attention to developing the scientific research system through program based education and linking it to the technology park, coinciding with the building of the new republic, where the role of scientific research will not be limited only to publication, but also to application,without burdening the state with any additional financial burdens.
At the end of his speech, Konsowa advised the students to keep Egypt in mind because they have become part of its promising future.
While Dr. Jacqueline Azer conveyed the greetings of Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, to parents and students, she stressed that the Egyptian state is witnessing development in all state institutions kunder the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the country needs the efforts of her children, noting that the Alexandria Governorate is keen to provide support to all its graduates because they are leaders of the future.
While Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that the celebration of the graduation of the 77th Engineering class coincided with Egypt’s celebrations of the glorious October Victory Day, in which we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great victory. Dr. Allam confirmed that the graduation day is a starting point for achieving goals and objectives. Allam addressed the students, stressing that the faculty has prepared them to create a promising future, and stressing that they should be proud of their graduation from this prestigious faculty, to which we all owe thanks and gratitude. He added that the faculty is always working to raise the students’ competitiveness to be pioneers at both the local and international levels, by providing many programs and agreements that have entered into force with international universities.
While Dr. Wael El-Maghlani congratulated the graduates, pointing out that the faculty aims to create generations that combine solid knowledge and good morals through an inspiring educational environment that pushes them towards the highest levels of oosuccess. He pointed out that the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University works according to an integrated system that aims to raise educational and research services that respond to the needs of its community, linked to academic values.
While Dr. Hisham Seoudi expressed his pleasure for being at the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, pointing out that it is a scientific edifice to which the world attests to the quality and excellence of its graduates, stressing lthat the graduates are embarking on a new life that depends on responsibility. He also congratulated the parents and students, wishing them success to be useful to themselves and their society, and to be distinguished leaders of their dear homeland, Egypt.
At the end of the celebration, the graduates took the oath behind Dr. Hisham Seoudi, head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria.