English Faculty News
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.
Higher Institute of Public Health Organizes Marathon and Medical Convoy on World Heart Day
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health launched a marathon on the occasion of World Heart Day, which is being held for the second year in a row.
Dr. Heba Mahmoud El-Kady, Dean of the Institute, indicated that the marathon was organized in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Affairs, the “Healthy Hearts” Association, and the “Ana Masrawya” Foundation. She indicated that the celebration aims to support World Heart Day, and aims to achieve high awareness among the Alexandrian community, promoting tourism and sustainable engagement with the natural environment in Alexandria, and of course a greater focus on public health and sports.
Dr. Fahmy Charles, Head of the Institute’s Department of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine, expressed his happiness at organizing an international sports marathon of this size, which confirms the university’s ability to host major sporting events in Alexandria.
It is worth noting that the marathon was followed by the organization of a medical convoy within the framework of the presidential initiative 100 Million Healths, in front of the building of the Higher Institute of Public Health, which included an elite group of distinguished doctors, and provided free examination and analysis services to a large number of residents of the Hadra El-Bahriyya area in Alexandria.
Participating in the convoy were Dr. Injy El-Ghitani, the Institute’s Vice-dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Professor Dr. Nisreen El-Nimr, the Institute’s Vice-dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Opening the exhibition of the products at the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdulaziz Qansouh, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science organized today, Sunday, March 5, 2023, the Products Exhibition, in cooperation with the Sarh Association, and it will be held for five days.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the College, indicated that the exhibition includes various exhibits of clothes, handicrafts, and food products at reasonable prices, presented by about 40 exhibitors representing 40 commercial entities and civil society organizations, in addition to three representatives of producers of people of determination. The Dean of the College added that the exhibition serves the students of the College of Studies. Economic and political sciences, as well as students of the university campus, faculty members, administrators and support services.
Dr. Osama Al-Adly, Dr. Sherine Naseer, Dr. Marwa Khalil, Vice Deans of the College, Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal, Director General of the Sheikhdom of Al-Azhar in Alexandria, Eng. Ola Muhailiba, President of Al Sarh Association, Dr. Adel Antar and Mrs. Heba Al-Qersh, coordinators of the exhibition, a group of faculty members, members of the House of Representatives, many officials, men and women of Alexandrian civil society, and media professionals.
Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, use environmental waste to create distinctive artistic murals
Within the framework of the role of Alexandria University in serving the community, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, students of the Faculty of Fine Arts participated in implementing the sports mural on the wall of Alexandria University Stadium.
Dr. Nevin Gharib, acting dean of the faculty, indicated that the project involved 16 students from the faculty’s mural photography department as a graduation project, under the supervision of Dr. Mona Rajab and Dr. Donia Medhat, faculty members at the faculty. She explained that the project aims to recycle materials neglected in nature and transform them. For aesthetic field works in order to achieve the principle of sustainability and benefit from materials available in nature, she added that mosaics were used in implementing the entire project, and she pointed out that the students of the second year of the decoration department at the college implemented other ideas to transform environmental waste from wood and scrap into creative models with the aim of using them as cosmetic models for the fields in Alexandria for the coastal city to return to its splendor at the hands of its young artists.
Internship at the University of Louisville- Summer 2025
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Walid El-Barki, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, the University of Louisville is partnering with Alexandria University to offer a Summer 2025 internship at the University of Louisville for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University, as specified in the form. This internship will take place from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
If you are an Egyptian undergraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University and interested in applying for this internship, please go ahead and fill the application form using the attached link:
Eligibility Criteria:
** Enrollment in one of the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University, as mentioned in the form.
** CGPA after Fall 2024: minimum 3.00
** The student should be in 2nd or 3rd level in Fall 2024.
** Full CV in English showing the student's contribution in any activities and/or projects (Important)
**Valid Passport
** A letter of vision of no more than one page (~500 words), showing the personal perspective of the student concerning the summer training and his/her intended objectives.
** Final acceptance will be subject to a personal interview.
*****Deadline: Monday 10 February 2025 11:45 PM*****