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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.
Center of Excellence for Water Organizes Introductory Meeting on Centers of Excellence for Agriculture and Water Project
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Center of Excellence for Water at Alexandria University organized an introductory meeting on the Centers of Excellence for Agriculture and Water Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), at the center's headquarters in the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, with the participation of the center's administrative and executive team at Alexandria University and the project's executive team at the American University in Cairo.
The meeting began with opening remarks by Dr. Essam Wahba, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Water at Alexandria University, Dr. Essam Shaaban, Director of the Centers of Excellence for Agriculture and Water Project at the American University in Cairo, Dr. Dina El-Gayar, Deputy Executive Director of the Center at Alexandria University, and Dr. Hind Marzouk, Coordinator of Agricultural Activities at the Center at Alexandria University. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Shatby, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Fattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha, in addition to a group of professors and faculty members from the Faculties of Agriculture at Alexandria University and representatives from the private agricultural sector in Alexandria Governorate.
During the meeting, the project of the Centers of Excellence for Agriculture and Water and its strategic objectives were introduced, and presentations were given on the various activities provided by the center in the scientific research sector, the exchange, training and scholarships sector, and the educational innovation and curriculum development sector. The door was opened for dialogue and discussions with a group of experts and researchers to exchange experiences and knowledge.
Faculty of Computers and Data Science at Alexandria University Celebrates Graduation of 2023 and 2024 Classes
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Computers and Data Science celebrated the graduation of the first and second batches of its students for the academic years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, in the presence of Dr. Magda Madbouly, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Adel El-Zoghbi, Professor of Computer Science and former Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Wael El-Meghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Reem Essam, Lecturer of Information Technology at the Faculty, Dr. Christine Raouf, Lecturer of Information Technology at the Faculty, and a group of faculty members and assistants, faculty students and their parents.
In her speech, Dr. Magda Madbouly congratulated the graduates and their parents, explaining that the faculty, through its unique specializations, has contributed to providing the local and international community with qualified graduates in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, smart systems, and media systems in all their forms and uses. She added that the faculty graduates now have a role to play in contributing to building the country, achieving sustainable development goals, and meeting the needs of industry and the labor market related to the communications and information systems sector. She thanked all those who contributed to organizing the graduation ceremony from the Student Union and the Youth Care Department at the faculty.
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 Nursing Holds Educational Seminar in Cooperation with Military Education Department on the Palestinian Cause
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision and direction of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Nursing, in cooperation with the Department of Military Education at Alexandria University, organized yesterday an educational seminar entitled *"The Palestinian Cause"* in which Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, participated, as well as Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Brigadier General of Staff Dr. Samir Abdelghani, Assistant Commander of the Popular and Military Defense Forces, Colonel of Staff Mohamed Farouk, Director of the Military Education Department at the University, in addition to heads of practical departments, students of military education at the university, students of the Faculty of Nursing, students of the Technical Institute of Nursing, and Palestinian students of the faculty.
In her speech, Dr. Nefertiti Hassan stressed the importance of the pivotal role of the Egyptian state in supporting the Palestinian cause and the importance of the efforts exerted by the Egyptian leadership at both the regional and international levels to find a final solution. She stressed that the attention that the military institution gives to our students in terms of care, education, and raising awareness confirms that the army and the people are one fabric. She ended her speech by thanking Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, for the support and assistance that the Faculty of Nursing received under their care. She appreciated the support provided by Alexandria University in general and the Faculty of Nursing in particular to the Palestinian students. She also thanked the military institution for their efforts in organizing ongoing meetings to raise awareness among the faculty students.
For her part, Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny stressed the importance of awareness as one of the most important axes for creating a generation aware of various issues at the local, regional and international levels and directing youth towards the future. She pointed out the importance of this seminar in shedding light and increasing students’ awareness of one of the most important Arab and national issues, which is the Palestinian cause. She also referred to the fundamental and supportive role of the Egyptian state for the Palestinian cause and our Palestinian brothers, and thanked the administration of the prestigious Alexandria University for the support the university provides to various cultural and awareness-raising activities for students, and the Department of Military Education for organizing this event, which contributes greatly to student awareness.
The Brigadier General of Staff, Dr. Samir Abdelghani, also presented a lecture that included defining the roots of the Palestinian cause and clarifying a set of historical facts that confirm the struggle of the Palestinian people and their sacrifices. The semibar also emphasized the support provided by the Egyptian state since the beginning of the Palestinian crisis. The lecture also shed light on conspiracies to divife the Arab World and the pivotal role of the armed forces in combating terrorism.
In his speech, Colonel of Staff Mohamed Farouk, Director of the Military Education Department, pointed out the keenness of the Armed Forces, represented by the leadership of the Popular and Military Defense Forces and the University’s Military Education Department, in organizing periodic meetings for university students to develop their spirit of belonging and loyalty. He stressed that the Armed Forces stand side by side with the university is in the battle of thought and enlightenment for students, stressing that through knowledge and work nations are built. He affirmed that the Egyptian state is the first supporter of the Palestinian cause, as the Egyptian and Palestinian people have had a close relationship since the dawn of history until now.
The event included a group of patriotic speeches, a recital of lyrical and poetic songs urging love of the homeland, delivered by Egyptian and Palestinian students at Alexandria University.
