English Faculty News
Dr. Nefertiti Zaki Re-appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree to renew her appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, wishing her success and continuous efforts to maintain the achievements of the faculty, stressing that all support and assistance will be provided to her for her success in performing her mission.
Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha Holds Its Employment Forum with Wide Participation of Agricultural Companies
As part of the Faculty of Agriculture's efforts to strengthen the link between academic education and the labour market, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha Campus held its employment forum at the faculty's headquarters. The forum was attended by several leading agricultural companies, faculty members, students, and alumni.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, noted that the forum's activities included scientific and awareness seminars on employment skills and job opportunities in the agricultural sector, discussions between students and company representatives on professional challenges, and practical guidance on preparing for the labour market. He added that many participating companies offered immediate employment and training opportunities to a large number of students, including Orkem Trading and Agriculture Company, Younis Apiary, Aladdin Poultry Company, Al Waha Company, Green Argy Company, Life Company, and Rich Grow Company. He explained that these opportunities varied between field training and direct jobs in the sectors of animal production, crops, food processing, protection, and agricultural extension.
Dr. Ibrahim Abbas El-Sayed, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research and Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, indicated that the employment and training opportunities provided by the participating companies to students and graduates of the faculty are real opportunities to develop their skills and prepare them to engage in various fields of agricultural work.
Dr. Iman Ayyad, Supervisor of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty, noted that the forum featured scientific and awareness seminars on employment skills and job opportunities in the agricultural sector, discussions between students and company representatives on professional challenges, and practical guidance on preparing for the labour market.
Dr. Shaima Shaheen, Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Fisheries Production at the Faculty, participated in coordinating the forum's activities.
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.
Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University Organizes Sixth International Conference on Future of Livestock and Food Security
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Sixth International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture was held under the title “The Future of Livestock and Food Security,” organized by the Department of Animal and Fish Production at the Faculty of Agriculture in cooperation with the Egyptian Society for Animal Production. The conference lasted for three days, in the presence of specialists from Egyptian universities and research institutes, as well as various Arab and foreign universities, former vice presidents of the university, deans and vice deans of agricultural faculties from Egyptian universities, and public figures from the Fisheries Resources Authority and the Food Safety Authority.
Dr. Mohmed Bahey El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, indicated that the conference activities included discussing many important issues, most notably food security. He explained that the sessions discussed several topics related to sustainable development goals in light of climate change and water scarcity, reformulating the livestock strategy and correcting its path to provide animal resources, as well as the reality and future of the poultry and fisheries industry, the focus of modern technologies, linking and intersecting sciences, and their role in improving the performance of farm animals and their production efficiency.
Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, indicated that more than 300 professors from universities, institutes, research centres and those interested in livestock participated in the conference. The activities included a workshop on industrial applications of nanotechnology and microbiology for the sustainable development of livestock in light of climate change. The conference also included online scientific sessions in which professors from Spain, China, Japan, Mexico, and Turkey and a group of university and research centre professors participated. Sessions were also conducted on fish farming and the use of magnetic water technology on the performance of farm animals.
Dr. Heba Salama also indicated holding a session on poultry wealth and modern techniques in animal nutrition to maximize productivity of farm animals. She added that the conference’s recommendations emphasized the necessity of making optimal use of research related to what is known as gene expression, transcriptomics, and propium in improving the productivity of farm animals, while adapting the rapid development in estimating the outcomes of various metabolic processes to benefit from this in achieving sustainable development of livestock, especially after it has become a necessity with the increase in conducting research related to the genetic improvement of Egyptian animals as a main means to achieve sustainable development of livestock, poultry and fish wealth. The conference also recommended the need to take quick executive measures to establish a gene bank or local animal genetic assets, and work to complete the production chain of the poultry industry, whether in the commercial or rural sector, in order to ensure the continued sustainable development of this important component of the livestock sector, which represents the fulfilment of an important part of individuals’ needs for animal protein, with the need to pay attention to reducing the intermediate links in marketing poultry and its products, which contributes to reducing the cost of production and lowering prices.
Faculty of Medicine Organizes Celebration Entitled “Egyptian Soldiers, Best on Earth” Honoring October War Heroes
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Medicine organized a ceremony honoring the heroes of the October War on the occasion of the golden jubilee of this great anniversary. The event was held under the title “The Egyptian Soldier is the Best Soldier on Earth,” in which participants were Major General Elmi Kamel, hero of the Abu Atwa Battle, Dr. Mohamed Nour, the hero of the Battle of Kabrit, Major General Mohamed Rabie, known as the missile engineer, Dr. Ibrahim Abdallah, the media advisor, and Mr. Heneidi Mahdi Abu Sherif known as "father of the heroes", and one of the founders of Fighting Group 39 headed by the Martyr Ibrahim El-Rifai. The event was attended by Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service Affairs and Environmental Development, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, and several faculty members and students.
In her speech, Dr. Iman Youssef welcomed the heroes of the October War, stressing that they represent good role models for Egypt’s promising youth who will lead Egypt to the highest levels of sophistication and progress.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah also confirmed that the Egyptian army has achieved a miracle that the world is talking about until now, pointing to the goal of this event, which is to shed light on the heroes of the October War and introduce our students and youth to the heroism they presented. He called on the youth to work hard and take these heroes as role models.
Major General Elmi Kamel, hero of the Battle of Abu Atwa and commander of the 1st Platoon of the 1st Company of the 133rd Commandos Battalion, recounted the heroism performed by his battalion in the Battle of the Deversoir, and paid tribute to the martyr Ibrahim El-Rifai, who sacrificed his life in this battle, to the men of the Egyptian Commandos, and to all the martyrs of the war.
Dr. Mohamed Nour, the hero of the Battle of Kabrit, indicated that he joined the 130th Fleet Infantry Brigade Battalion, as it was the only infantry battalion in the Egyptian fleet. This battalion was besieged for 134 days at Kabrit Point, which witnessed the strongest military battles between the Egyptian army and the Israeli enemy army, as it was the remaining point which confirmed the complete evacuation of the enemy forces from Sinai.
The hero Heneidi Mahdi Abu Sherif explained that he carried out 133 operations through Fighting Group 39 of the Marine Commandos Forces, and captured the first Israeli prisoner during the war.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Tamer Abdallah and Dr. Iman Youssef honored the heroes of the October War.
