English Faculty News
Faculty of Education organizes the national dialogue forum “Between Prevention and Treatment” in cooperation with the Fund for Combating Addiction and Abuse
Within the framework of cooperation between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University and the University’s Fund for Combating Addiction and Abuse, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Faculty of Education organized the national dialogue forum, which was held under the title “Between Prevention and Treatment” in cooperation with the Fund for Combating Addiction and Abuse,” delivered by Mr. Dr. Amr Othman, First Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity and Director of the Anti-Addiction and Abuse Fund, in Hall (1) at the college headquarters.
Dr. Mohammad Anwar Farrag, Dean of the faculty of Education, indicated that the symposium was attended by faculty members and faculty students from all levels, and included active interactions and participation from the attendees and the forum’s guests, led by the participation of Dr. Mohammad Zuhdi, General Director of Al-Maamoura Psychiatric Hospital. During the forum, responses were made. For all questions and inquiries of faculty students.
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.
Faculty of Engineering Journal Among Top 4% of Indexed Journals Globally, According to International SCOPUS Ranking
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the Faculty of Engineering as its Alexandria Engineering Journal, published by the international publishing house Elsevier, was ranked among the top 4% of indexed journals globally, according to the international Scopus ranking for 2024.
The journal ranked 12th globally and first locally and in the Middle East in the field of engineering, with a CiteScore of 12.9, the highest since the journal's publication, according to the announcement by the international Scopus ranking.
Faculty of Education for Early Childhood Launches Its Third Scientific Forum for Postgraduate Students
Under the auspicious of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Early Childhood organized the third scientific forum for graduate students and researchers, Saturday, April 19, 2025, entitled "New Horizons for Knowledge and Scientific Research in Early Childhood in Light of Egypt's Vision 2030." The forum continued throughout the day in the conference hall of the Student Activities Complex in Smouha.
The opening ceremony of the forum was attended by Dr. Rehab Siddiq, Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the Forum; Dr. Lamia Othman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development and Vice Chair of the Forum; Dr. Solaf Al-Hamrawi, Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Professor Dr. Hala Al-Jarawni, former Dean of the Faculty and Forum Rapporteur; Dr. Sherine Al-Jalab, Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences and Forum Secretary; and a number of deans and vice deans of faculties at Alexandria University, as well as a host of faculty members, researchers, and students.
In her speech, Dr. Rehab Siddiq emphasized that the forum represents a new step toward dialogue to build a new generation of scientific researchers capable of building, developing, and sustaining, shouldering the hopes and aspirations of our beloved Egypt to achieve Vision 2030 for a bright scientific future. She noted that the forum, through its scientific sessions, seeks to provide a knowledge-based discussion environment to address many early childhood issues, in light of scientific and technological developments within a participatory context that leads to finding ways to improve the local scientific and societal reality and national identity, and to find solutions to many of the problems and issues related to the field of early childhood. She indicated that the forum seeks to find new ways through scientific research to stimulate a sustainable scientific environment to serve future generations of researchers in our distinguished field.
Dr. Solaf Al-Hamrawi emphasized that the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Sector represents a solid pillar of the university's work triangle, alongside its two other pillars: education, students, community service, and environmental development.
She added that the College of Early Childhood is adopting an ambitious plan for graduate studies and research that aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030, as well as recent developments in global scientific knowledge. She indicated that the forum aims to exchange and share scientific knowledge and research experiences between graduate students and researchers specializing in early childhood and related interdisciplinary fields. This enriches theoretical knowledge and applied experiences and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary and joint research between researchers and graduate students in related disciplines and fields.
Dr. Lamia Othman highlighted the importance of the forum, which represents an exceptional opportunity to learn and identify how to address the various challenges facing children, relying on knowledge and creativity through research and experimentation, in light of Egypt's Vision 2030 to achieve the principles and goals of comprehensive sustainable development. She expressed her hope that the recommendations of this forum will be translated into practical implementation.
Dr. Hala Al-Jarwani emphasized that scientific research is the backbone of society and contributes to the development of curricula and teaching methods. She added that the College of Early Childhood has significant experience in scientific research, through the master's and doctoral theses it offers to serve the community in this field.
On the sidelines of the conference, four scientific sessions were held, including the presentation of 54 research papers in the field of early childhood and related interdisciplinary fields.
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.
