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Faculty of Pharmacy holds Organizes Job Fair for Its Students and Graduates
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Pharmacy, in cooperation with the Egyptian Students Union of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Alexandria, is organizing, over the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of this month, the Job Fair for students and graduates at the headquarters of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Dr. Mervat Kassem, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, indicated that the job fair provides many employment and training opportunities in various fields of pharmacy, and provides the opportunity for students to learn about the various areas of the labour market, and prepare them to simulate the labour market, as well as providing job opportunities for graduates. She added that the job fair is held in an exemplary manner by using modern technology to facilitate student participation, using Google forms to submit the CV of each applicant, companies also use the QR code feature to receive CVs from applicants faster.
Dr. Sherif Rostom, vice dean for community service and environmental development affairs, noted that the employment forum is attended by a group of sponsors from pharmaceutical companies and institutions, in addition to a number of pharmacies, and partners of the Egyptian ٍStudents Union of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Alexandria are also present.
Faculty of Education organizes the first participatory workshop to activate the community participation of universities in the population issue
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, and the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, the first participatory workshop was held today, Thursday, to activate the societal participation of universities in the population issue, in preparation for participation in the World Conference on Population, Health and Development 2024.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farrag, Dean of the faculty, Dr. Arabi Abu Zeid, Director of the Directorate of Education in Alexandria Governorate, Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal, Director of the Alexandria Preaching District and Chairman of the Fatwa Committee in the Governorate, Professor Mohamed Fahmy, Director of the Population Unit in the Governorate General Office, and the faculty deputies and a large number participated in the workshop. From the faculty members and their assistants at the faculty, the workshop consisted of three sessions and an opening session.
The faculty of Veterinary Medicine organizes a veterinary service training convoy for the village of Abis 8
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine organized a veterinary service training convoy for the eighth village of Abis, in cooperation with the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in Alexandria.
Dr. Mahmoud Al-Maghrabi, who is managing the work of the Dean of the faculty, indicated that this convoy comes within the university’s plan to serve the Alexandrian community and train students for the faculty. He pointed out that the convoy included faculty members and the supporting staff from the clinical specialties at the faculty, where they examined, diagnosed, and treated diseases and surgeries of small and large animals and poultry, free of charge. He added that the convoy included final-level students from the faculty for practical training.
During the convoy, 442 cases were detected and treated, including cows, buffalo, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry. It witnessed a large turnout from the villagers, who expressed their thanks to the university and asked for the convoys to be repeated periodically.
Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Delegation Visits Alexandria Port General Authority
Within the framework of the protocol signed between the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences and the Alexandria Port Authority, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences organized a training field visit to the Alexandria Port Authority for senior students at the Economics Department as part of the practical and applied training for their transportation and logistics economics course.
The visit comes within the framework of the faculty’s keenness to build scientific capabilities, advance economic knowledge at the academic and applied levels, and develop students’ abilities and skills in a way that responds to professional and functional requirements in the fields of work and serves the local, regional, and international environment.
The delegation included Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Sherine Nossair, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. end El-Mosallami, lecturer of economics and general coordinator of activities, and Dr. Nahla Azzam, lecturer of economics, along with a group of members of the supporting staff and 48 students. The faculty delegation was received by Navy Major General Ahmed Hamdi Abdelaziz, Vice Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors for Operations, and Rear Admiral Hisham Safwat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Investment.
The meeting witnessed an introduction to the General Authority of Alexandria Port, as one of the most important and largest ports in the Middle East and Africa, and an introduction to the authority’s role and mission in the Egyptian economy, reaching the future vision and strategic plan drawn up for the development of the port, most notably the Grand Alexandria Port Project, which includes the current Alexandria Port, Dekheila Port, and El-Mex Middle Port, including the cargo and container yards, the port’s logistics system, and the sea piers. The program included a visit to the port museum, the passenger terminal, El Maleh Dam Bridge, the Tahya Misr multi-purpose station and the rest of the port facilities.
On the sidelines of the visit, Major General Hisham Safwat handed over the commemorative shield of the Alexandria Port Authority to Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, and the students took souvenir photos to document the visit.
Faculty of the Specific Education organizes the seventh employment forum
Under the auspicious of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, inaugurated the seventh employment forum on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Alexandria Stadium. The forum was organized by the Faculty of Specific Education under the title "Quality Education and Artificial Intelligence as a Gateway to Achieving Sustainable Development." The event was attended by Dr. Nagda Madi, Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the Forum; Dr. Mona Moussa, former Dean of the Faculty and Vice President of the Conference; Dr. Sherif Abdel Moneim, Forum Coordinator; Dr. Salwa Hassan Pasha, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Jihan Abu El-Khair, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs; Major General Hisham Lotfy, Director of the Alexandria Stadium; and a number of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, former deans of the Faculty and heads of academic departments, faculty members, support staff, and students.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam thanked all the organizers, participating entities, companies, and institutions for their contribution to providing job opportunities for graduates of the Faculty of Specific Education. He pointed out that the title of the forum, "Quality Education and Artificial Intelligence as a Gateway to Achieving Sustainable Development," reflects the approach of Alexandria University and its faculties and institutes according to a unified and systematic plan and strategy that is consistent with the Egyptian state's plan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. He added that Alexandria University, under the leadership of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, is keen to establish partnerships and agreements with international universities to provide Alexandria University students with the opportunity to open up to local, regional, and international labor markets. He expressed his hope that the discussions held on the sidelines of the forum would result in recommendations that achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to students benefiting from the use of all modern technologies that qualify them for the labor market. He emphasized that the employment forum provides a distinguished opportunity for university students and graduates to communicate directly with company representatives to learn about the labor market's needs in terms of opportunities and skills, in addition to the fruitful experience that undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from this forum.
Dr. Najda Madi emphasized that this year's forum discusses a very important topic that combines the present of education and the future of technology, namely quality education and artificial intelligence as a gateway to achieving sustainable development. She emphasized that quality education, with its innovative curricula and diverse specializations, is a fundamental pillar for building a society capable of keeping pace with global challenges, as its role is not limited to preparing teachers and educators only, but also to graduating cadres capable of creativity and innovation in the fields of arts, home economics, music, and information technology, in a way that meets the needs of the local and global labor market. She added that in the era of the digital revolution, artificial intelligence has become a strategic partner in developing the educational process, as it contributes to improving the quality of teaching and learning according to students' needs and creating interactive educational environments that enhance creativity and innovation and open new horizons for scientific research and entrepreneurship, making it a vital tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Addressing the students, she emphasized that they are on the threshold of a new stage in their lives that brings opportunities and challenges, adding that the college graduates possess the skills that qualify them to lead positive change in their fields and called on them to invest the knowledge they have acquired in the field. Artificial intelligence and its educational applications, and to be pioneers in employing technology to serve society and achieve sustainable development. At the end of her speech, she thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the forum in both the public and private sectors, who believe in the students' capabilities and contribute to opening up employment opportunities for them.
Dr. Salwa Hassan Pasha emphasized that the launch of the Seventh Employment Forum 2025 comes within the framework of the college's commitment to building bridges of communication between higher education institutions and the labor market, and providing genuine support to our students and graduates at the beginning of their careers. She noted that the college's interest, including the Graduate Studies and Research Sector, in developing the professional skills and capabilities of students and graduates reflects the college's commitment to graduating cadres capable of competing and innovating in various qualitative fields. She added that the forum represents a promising opportunity for networking, exchanging experiences, and building fruitful partnerships between the college, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
Dr. Jihan Abu El Khair indicated that the forum aims to prepare students during the undergraduate stage, as well as provide graduates with opportunities to enter the job market. She noted that employment forums in previous years benefited from surveys, statistics, and feedback from employers, which helped develop the undergraduate regulations based on the credit-hour system by adding new courses and educational programs that connect departments. She emphasized that the college's regulations feature competitive features, such as summer training, a feature of the Faculty, in addition to practical education in schools and employment outside the scope of education, and engagement with civil society, including cultural centers, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, museums, and various activity centers. She emphasized that one of the most important recommendations of this forum is for all college departments to convene for group research conducted by students with their professors, in addition to individual research. She also emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in quality education, while raising awareness of the risks of its use and paying attention to the positive aspects over the negatives.
On the sidelines of the forum, an art exhibition was organized for students of the Art Education Department at the Faculty under the supervision of Dr. Nahla El-Deeb, Head of the Art Education Department, and Dr. Dalia Mohamed Sharaf, Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Art Appreciation at the Art Education Department. The artworks were diverse and represented different disciplines, including oil painting, graffiti, wood and metal works, decorative designs, hand-woven textiles, and artistic printing. The forum also included a musical concert for students of the final batch of the Music Education Department under the leadership of an elite group of professors from the department.
