English Faculty News
Faculty of Engineering Hosts Orientation for Dual Degree Program with University of Louisville
Under the patronage and supervision of Prof. Dr. Walid Elbarki, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, an informative orientation session was successfully held for the 4+1 / 3+2 Dual Degree Program in collaboration with the University of Louisville (USA), with distinguished attendance from academic leaders and a large number of students interested in international study opportunities.
The event featured notable participation from Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Chair of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville, Prof. Dr. Mustafa ElNainay, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Alamein University, and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Eltrass, Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University.
During the session, attendees were introduced to the program's key features, which offer students the opportunity to earn a dual degree from both universities in various engineering disciplines. The presentation highlighted the program's academic and practical advantages, including internship opportunities and promising career prospects after graduation.
All student inquiries were addressed in detail, covering admission requirements, the academic environment at the University of Louisville, hands-on training options, and pathways to employment both locally and internationally.
The session reflected a high level of engagement and enthusiasm from students and reaffirmed the Faculty of Engineering's commitment to providing outstanding international academic programs that broaden students' global horizons and equip them with skills aligned with the needs of the modern job market.
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Faculty of Physical Education Organizes Educational Symposium in Cooperation with Military Education Department
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys organized an educational symposium for its students in cooperation with the Department of Military Education, entitled “Threats and Challenges Facing Egyptian National Security,” in which Major General Engineer Adel El-Omda, Fellow of the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies, lectured. The event was attended by Dr. Mohab. Abdelrazzaq, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys, Dr. Islam Amin Zaki, Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Staff Colonel Mohamed Farouk Abdelaziz, Director of the Military Education Department, Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director of Military Education, and members of the faculty staff and teaching assistants.
The university guest praised the role of university youth and the necessity of developing their awareness of the internal and external threats and challenges happening around us, whether regional or international. The lecture included some of the topics raised on the regional and international scene and the most important issues that receive attention from students. The symposium also included artistic performances by the faculty’s award-winning choir, including a collection of patriotic songs that express love for the country.
The lecture witnessed remarkable interaction on the part of the students, which was evident through their discussions and inquiries. The event concluded with the handing over of the faculty shield to the guest of the university and faculty, and the choir team participating in the event was also honoured.
President of Alexandria University Inaugurates Faculty of Tourism and Hotels International Conference on “Innovation in Tourism Industry in Light of Contemporary Global Changes”
Within the framework of the Egyptian state’s orientation towards clean energy and the green economy in Egypt’s Vision 2030, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated today, Wednesday 24 April 2024, the activities of the international scientific conference organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels under the title “Innovation in the Tourism Industry in Light of Contemporary Global Changes,” which is being held for two-day in the city of Ne Alamein.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ghada Shalabi, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Dr. Essam El-Kurdi, President of El Alamein University, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Hisham Gaber, Vice President of El Alamein University for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hazem Atiyat-Allah, former president of Helwan University and former governor of Fayoum, Dr. Maged Negm, former president of Helwan University, Dr. Hossam El-Rifai, vice president of Helwan University for education and student affairs, Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim, head of the El Alamein City Authority, Major General Hisham Lotfy, former assistant minister of the interior and head of the authority. Regional conference to revitalize tourism in Alexandria, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels and Chairman of the Conference, Dr. Nashwa Fouad, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research and Conference Rapporteur, in addition to a large number of faculty members, researchers and specialists in the field of tourism, both Egyptians and foreigners.
In his speech, Dr. Abdulaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees at this conference, including experts and professors specialized in the tourism and hospitality sector. He offered his congratulations to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for coming out with the conference in a distinguished manner, expressing his aspiration for the conference to come out with effective and applicable recommendations capable of advancing this important sector. He praised the level of achievement that the city of El Alamein is witnessing as a model for the new cities being built by the Egyptian state. Dr. Konsowa added that the Egyptian state’s vision for development is based on four basic axes: industry, agriculture, and tourism, in addition to the services and logistics industry. Therefore, tourism is considered an important element for achieving Egypt’s vision and reaching the required development rates. He added that Egypt is making great efforts to restore its health and be at the forefront of countries working to achieve sustainable development that serves current and future generations in light of major internal and external challenges.
Dr. Essam El-Kurdi stressed the importance of the conference, which discusses the future of the tourism industry in Egypt in light of the modern economic, social and technological transformations. Therefore, innovation and creativity have become an indispensable necessity for developing both tourist attractions and the human element, as well as adopting technologies, as the role of universities appears in developing promotion and marketing mechanisms and spreading awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism in development, which reflects on society by achieving a better future, therefore, research and innovation must be encouraged, researchers supported, and cooperation between academia and industry must be strengthened to transform ideas into tangible results that serve society.
Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar praised the leading role of Alexandria University in organizing scientific conferences that adopt modern concepts, pointing to the importance of the conference topic, which deals with modern issues in the tourism industry, stressing that innovation is a large umbrella under which many topics fall that aim to develop green tourism, attract the largest number of tourists, and improve the level of tourism services provided, to present the bright side of Egypt and enhance the role of tourism in economic development.
Dr. Ghada Shalaby pointed out the excellent choice of the new city of El Alamein as a venue for the conference, as the state made great efforts to present the city as a model for sustainable tourist cities that provide their services throughout the year, where there is an advanced infrastructure of an airport, hotels, resorts, and accommodations, in addition to universities and schools. She praised the role of Alexandria University in nourishing the tourism sector with experts and human resources capable of competing in local, regional, and international labour markets, confirming the country’s success in developing the tourism industry and reaching 14.9 million tourists this year, aiming to reach 30 million tourists in 2030 despite contemporary regional and international challenges.
Dr. Abeer Attia confirmed that choosing the conference topic came out of the belief in the necessity of the tourism sector keeping pace with all the changes at the regional and international levels that would affect the sector, in addition to the important emergence of the technological element in changing the form of the travel experience, as well as climate change and its impact on the environment, and how to adapt to it, adding that choosing New Alamein as a location to organize the conference came as the city is a model for fourth generation cities and the capabilities it possesses that makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Egypt.
Dr. Nashwa Fouad stated that the conference discusses several main topics, the most important of which is artificial intelligence in the tourism and hospitality sector, entrepreneurship and innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry, modern trends in tourism and hospitality resource management, modern issues in tourism and hotel marketing strategies, innovation in heritage studies and museums, the city of New Alamein as a promising cultural destination between the past and the present.
Faculty of Education Signs Cooperation Protocol with Sakr Language Schools
Within the framework of Alexandria University’s keenness to serve Alexandria’s educational community, and with the approval of the University Council headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, University President, Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farrag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Engineer Raafat Sakr, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sakr Language Schools, signed a cooperation protocol between the two sides. This comes as part of the Faculty of Education’s pioneering role to provide its educational services to civil society institutions.
The signing ceremony was attended by Ms. Enas Ragab, Director of Sakr Language Schools, Ms. Raghda Sakr, Deputy Director of the school, Mr. Khaled Molokheya, Administrative Manager of the school, Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education for Student Affairs, Dr. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service Affairs, Ms. Aziza Shalaby, Secretary General of the Faculty, and Dr. Marwa El-Adawi, Director of the Educational Services Centre at the Faculty.
4 students from the faculty of Economics and Political Science win scholarships to the University of Chicago
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the four students of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences who won a scholarship to study for a year at the American University of Chicago, wishing them success and progress.
The students are:
1- Farah Mahmoud Hosni Youssef (Second level - Economics)
2- Youssef Shehab El-Din Mohamed (Second Level - Economics)
3- Maria Ashraf Ghali Kamel (Second level - Economics)
4- Karim Ahmed Ibrahim Ragaa Ahmed (Third level - Political Science)
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the number of students winning the scholarship doubled this year compared to last year, as a result of the efforts and interest of Alexandria University in academic and research cooperation with international universities. He also thanked Dr. Noha Nagy, lecturer of economics and international cooperation officer at the faculty, for her efforts in preparing and qualifying the applicants for the scholarship fully funded by the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, which is competed for by students from many Egyptian universities.