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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.
Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Celebrates Egyptian Diplomacy Day
As part of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science at Alexandria University celebration of the Egyptian Diplomacy Day on the 15th of March each year, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty organized a symposium entitled "Egyptian Foreign Policy and the Current Transformations in International Politics". The guest speaker of the symposium was Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and it was moderated by Dr. Mamdouh Mansour, Head of the Department of Political Science at the faculty, in the presence of a group of professors, faculty members, assistant staff, and students from the Departments of Economics and Political Science.
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, welcomed the guest speaker, pointing out the goal of the meeting, which is to introduce new generations of students to the national and historical role of its loyal men, and the pivotal role played by Egyptian diplomacy since the re-establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt on March 15, 1922 at the two levels; Regional and international, emphasizing the high efficiency of Egyptian diplomacy with all its authentic national cadres. Dr. Wahban emphasized that Egyptian diplomacy has succeeded over the past decades in overcoming many challenges, adapting to international changes, and establishing balanced relations with all countries of the world. He pointed out that the basics that Egyptian diplomacy enjoys in its policy, being always based on a balance between principles and interests.
In his lecture, Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi began his speech by expressing his pleasure for visiting the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences, Alexandria University, where seven of its graduates joined the Egyptian diplomatic corps at the beginning of this year, which is considered a sign of success for the faculty and conclusive evidence of the quality and efficiency of its education. The ambassador gave a number of advice to students to pass the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exams, foremost of which is the need to master at least two foreign languages, in addition to full proficiency in the Arabic language, and good knowledge of international law and history, stressing that diligence and competence are the only criteria for passing the exams of the diplomatic corps. He gave a definition of foreign policy and diplomacy, referring to the pivotal role that diplomacy plays in our daily lives and its direct impact on the internal affairs of states. Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi stressed that the Egyptian state is walking on a very delicate balance between principles and interests, which requires a very great deal of accuracy and professionalism. He stressed that Egypt's geographical location is primarily a strategic location and that the Suez Canal is a strategic added value, especially with the increasing geo-strategic importance of the Red Sea. As for the Egyptian foreign policy towards the strategic neighbourhood, the ambassador pointed out that Egypt's foreign policy with the strategic neighbouring countries depends on the policy of peace, building stability and development.
Ambassador El-Orabi emphasized that Egyptian diplomacy is certainly capable of keeping pace with all changes taking place in the international arena with efficiency, perfection, and a calm and balanced manner.
The symposium ended with an open discussion and questions from the students and faculty members who were answered by the guest of the meeting.
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.
Student Training Project "Steps into Field" Fifth Session Commences its Activities
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the activities of the student training project, "Steps into Field", began on Wednesday at the Faculty of Agriculture, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Bahey El Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Sami Khalil, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dean the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha Campus, and Mr. Magdy Saad El-Gharib, representative of the State Information Service, in addition to vice deans of the faculties, and a group of faculty members.
Dr. Mohamed Bahey El Din indicated that the "Steps into Field" project is being held this year in its fifth session for students of the faculties of Agriculture at Shatby, Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha, and it will continue for two consecutive months, with the aim of refining students’ skills and qualifying them for the labour market through integration between sciences interested in the agricultural and veterinary field. This contributes to increasing employment opportunities, as well as creating small productive projects based on real feasibility studies. He added that the training project is attended by a group of professors at Alexandria University, in addition to some graduates of the project in its previous courses.
Faculty of Agriculture Organizes Symposium on Meat Production,Food Safety, and Climate Change
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Egyptian Society for Poultry Science, organized its annual symposium entitled “Strategies for the Sustainable Production of Animal Protein under Conditions of Climate Change,” in which the guest speakers were Dr.Tarek Hassan AEl-Houbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Food Safety Authority, and Dr. Yehia Zakaria Eid, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Kafr El-Sheikh.
Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Poultry Science Society, indicated that the meeting discussed ways to activate joint efforts between Alexandria University and the National Food Safety Authority, to prepare qualified cadres of inspectors to absorb and implement all binding technical regulations and rules set by the Authority to serve as the main reference for implementing foundations of food safety in Egypt.
Dr. Yehia Eid referred to the issue of climate change as one of the most important challenges facing the world at the present time, as it affects many vital sectors, including the animal production sector. He explaine that rising temperatures and changing climate patterns lead to a decrease in animal productivity, an increase in production costs, and the emergence of new diseases. He also pointed out that achieving sustainable production of animal protein under conditions of climate change requires following a set of strategies, including improving the productive efficiency of animals through the use of modern technologies, improving farm management, rationalizing the use of resources, and reducing the dependence of animal production on non-renewable resources through the use of sustainable food, recycling waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of climate-smart agricultural methods. Dr. Eid pointed out that achieving these strategies requires coordinating efforts between government agencies, the private sector and civil society, in order to ensure the production of sustainable, safe and environmentally friendly animal protein.
Dr. Tarek El-Houbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Food Safety Authority, also referred to the National Food Safety Authority Law No. 1 of 2017 and its important and vital role as a service body responsible for monitoring food handling and safety in Egypt in providing healthy, safe and sustainable food to the Egyptian citizen. He stressed on the authority’s scientific and societal role and its contribution to building a new generation of examiners, pointing out the importance of linking the higher education system, scientific research, and mechanisms for implementing food safety in Egypt, by graduating generations who are scientifically and practically qualified and capable of managing the food safety system.
It is worth noting that the National Food Safety Authority implemented a training program on “The Tasks of the Food Safety Authority in Sea Ports” for 26 students among the top graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture at Alexandria University, during the period from the 1st until the 30th of the current month. The training program included a general introduction to the Authority’s Establishment Law No. 1 of 2017 and Executive Regulations No. 412 of 2019, and an introduction to the role and tasks of the National Food Safety Authority in monitoring Egypt’s imports and exports of food products, as well as the binding technical rules issued by the Authority, relevant legislation, and Egyptian standard specifications. The training program also included: Numerous field visits to food import and export inspection areas, and training according to the latest methods of examining samples of food commodities and various agricultural crops.