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President of Alexandria University Inaugurates Engineering Forum for Business and Jobs 2024
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University,inaugurated Saturday May 11 2024, the Engineering Forum for Business and Jobs 2024 at the Faculty of Engineering, whose activities last for two days at the faculty’s headquarters. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Essam. Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Wael El-Meghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hisham Seoudi, Head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria, in addition to a group of faculties’ deans and vice deans at Alexandria University, former university presidents, parliament members, as well as several CEOs and directors of companies and institutions in various engineering specializations.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa stressed Alexandria University’s keenness to achieve competitiveness through international education to produce alumni capable of competing in the international, regional, and local labour markets, in addition to the university’s keenness to link the outputs of scientific research with industry, develop the field of scientific research, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and direct scientific research to serve society. This comes in line with the national strategy for higher education and scientific research and achieving the sustainable development goals of the Egyptian state 2030.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out that in order to achieve these strategic goals, Alexandria University has signed more than 50 double academic degrees with globally high-ranking major international universities, pointing out that the university aims to reach 100 double academic degrees with major international universities, and indicated that the international branch of Alexandria University will be ready within a year, it will be the headquarters for the management and supervision of all international programs within the university, and some of them will also be hosted there. He stressed that the university aspires to advance the educational process as it works to develop all educational laboratories for the undergraduate stage. He explained that the committee that was formed for this purpose reviewed all laboratories and equipment and evaluated them, in preparation for making the supply and completing maintenance, replacement, or purchasing new devices, in order to improve the educational process.
He added that the university also works to encourage researchers to increase applicable research related to industry, market and invest scientific research outputs to serve sustainable development and provide practical solutions for all challenges facing the industrial sector.
While Dr. Essam Wahba stressed that this forum is an important link between the Faculty of Engineering and all industrial companies and institutions in various fields, indicating that the Faculty of Engineering is the locomotive of development for society as a whole because of its participation in most of the national projects currently taking place in Egypt. He also stressed that the faculty seeks to provide a distinguished educational environment for students through launching the “Integrated Training with Industrial Companies” initiative to train students during their studies in various companies, so that they are able after graduation to join the labour market directly, and they are provided with academic and practical experience simultaneously. He pointed to the agreement that the faculty signed with Elsewedy Electric Company to achieve this purpose, and he also welcomed all companies participating in this forum to cooperate in this field.
While Dr. Walid Abdelazim confirmed that organizing this forum comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s initiatives to encourage the employment and training of university graduates and students, and to complement the educational, professional and research services provided by Alexandria University to students, and to support compatibility between academic research and industry. He stressed that this forum is attended by many major companies operating in various engineering specializations, adding that the presence of more than 40 major companies from various sectors of construction and industry confirms confidence in the faculty’s graduates and students. He also announced that the forum in its current session will witness the launch of a digital platform for employment and training that works to facilitate the journey of job and training seekers, through providing all details related to the job or training to help students decide to apply.
While Dr. Hisham Seoudi added that the passage of 22 years since this forum was launched for the first time confirms that the faculty cares about the future of its students and graduates and confirms that this forum is a well-established event at the Faculty of Engineering, as it has proven its great success in the past years. He stressed that engineers are the pride of Egypt for their participation in all national projects that are undertaken in various sectors. He also pointed out that this forum is a great opportunity for all faculty students and alumni to communicate with major companies that have an important and vital role in the Egyptian market, and provide real job opportunities for students.
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Signs Cooperation Protocol with Misr Travel Company
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Dr. Maysa Youssef, Head of the Sales and Operations Follow-up Sector and Vice President of Misr Travel Company, signed a cooperation protocol, today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with the aim of facilitating the task of faculty members and employees at the university, in performing scientific tasks in missions and grants and participating in conferences, given the extensive experience of Misr Travel Company in the flight reservation system according to the latest global reservation systems, in addition to providing training opportunities for faculty students.
The signing of the protocol was witnessed by Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sarah Katat, Head of the Tourist Guidance Department at the Faculty, faculty members and their assistants, Ms. Lamia Hammam, General Manager of Branches and Sales at Misr Travel Company, Mr. Amr Youssef, General Manager of Saad Zaghloul Branch in Alexandria at Misr Travel Company, and Ms. Abeer Salah El-Din, Director of Smouha Branch at Misr Travel Company.
During her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa for providing full support to the Faculty to achieve this cooperation, and stated that training opportunities will be provided for students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Misr Travel Company and Hotels affiliated with it, as they will be trained in flight reservations, tourism systems, hotel management and tour guidance. She added that an office will be allocated for Misr TtavelCompany at the headquarters of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels to facilitate fruitful cooperation between the two parties.
Dr. Maysa Youssef pointed out during her speech that Misr Travel Company will achieve more accomplishments in cooperation with the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, through organizing trips to various tourist attractions in Egypt, in addition to booking and issuing tickets for faculty members traveling on grants, scientific missions and conferences. She added that Misr Travel Company is one of the business sector companies affiliated with the Holding Company for Tourism and Cinema, and stressed that the state provides full support to the company to revive it as the first company in the tourism sector in Egypt, as there are 30 branches of the company across the republic.
Faculty of Education Organizes Artistic Celebration Commemorating the October War Glorious Victories
The Faculty of Education organized a celebration on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the glorious October War, which included a poetry recital about the October War, and a singing performance presented by one of the faculty’s students. The Alexandria University Choir also performed many individual and group patriotic songs that received great interaction from the faculty members and students present.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the artistic performances that were presented sparked an atmosphere of enthusiasm and added joy and pleasure to the attendees.
Faculty of Engineering Organizes Educational Seminar Celebrating 50th Anniversary of October victories, with the Participation of War Heroes
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University organized an educational seminar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victories of the glorious October War, in which Captain Nabil Mahmoud Abdelwahab Yahya, one of the prominent heroes in the history of the Egyptian Navy who participated in sinking the Israeli destroyer “Eilat,” participated. The seminar was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, as well as a group of the October War heroes including emeritus professors who participated in the October War, and faculty students.
Captain Nabil Abdelwahab spoke during the seminar about the operation to sink the Israeli destroyer "Eilat", and his participation in the destruction of the Israeli Eilat port, explaining the role of the Egyptian naval forces in carrying out many successive operations in which they blew up a number of sites located there despite the fortifications and severe security measures taken by the Israeli army during the war.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam welcomed Captain Nabil Abdelwahab to Alexandria University. Dr. Allam saluted the heroes and martyrs of the Egyptian army, stressing that the October victory is one of the greatest victories in the great history of Egypt. Allam called on all students to invoke the spirit of the great October in all aspects of their lives, benefiting from the lessons written by the Egyptian army with patience and determination that work miracles.
The seminar witnessed a large student presence, during which the students expressed their pride in the victory of the glorious October War, and showed a remarkable response to Captain Nabil Abdelwahab on the topics he discussed during the seminar.
Launch of Certified Financial Awareness Trainer Program for Faculty Members at Egyptian Universities in Cooperation between Supreme Council of Universities and Financial Regulatory Authority
Within the framework of the fruitful cooperation between the Supreme Council of Universities and the Financial Regulatory Authority, and based on the protocol signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Financial Regulatory Authority, which primarily aims to launch an integrated system to spread culture and awareness among Egyptian university students in the field of non-banking financial activities and services, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Alexandria University, and a member of the Economic Studies and Political Science Sector Committee representing the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Universities, participated in the activities of the "Certified Financial Awareness Trainer" program for non-specialized faculty members at Egyptian universities, whose sessions will continue during the period from July 14-18, at the headquarters of the Financial Regulatory Authority, in the presence of Professor Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority, and Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, Assistant Chairman of the Authority.
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban conveyed the greetings of Professor Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Professor Dr. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities, and their wishes for a fruitful and constructive training program. He explained that the program comes within the context of the permanent and creative cooperation between the Financial Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by the Supreme Council of Universities, in implementation of the presidential initiative that aims to raise awareness and spread non-banking financial culture among university youth in order to enhance financial independence and stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among youth, which contributes to building a strong national economy, as the program aims to prepare human cadres capable of transferring knowledge and experience to youth and enabling them to deal in complex and changing financial environments and make informed financial decisions.
Dr. Wahban also valued the vital and pivotal role of the Financial Regulatory Authority, which enhances the partnership between academic sectors and financial institutions to achieve financial sustainability, which is one of the axes of the national strategy for higher education in Egypt. He praised the authority’s well-known and commendable supervisory, awareness, educational and training role in the field of non-banking financial activities and markets, which ensures the achievement of Competition and transparency in providing non-banking financial services and protecting the rights of those dealing with them, and concluded by extending thanks to Professor Dr. Mohamed Farid - Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, and Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdelaziz - Assistant Chairman of the Authority - as well as those in charge of the success of this initiative from both sides.
It is worth noting that the first activities of the Certified Financial Awareness Trainer Program for faculty members at Egyptian universities began last February.
