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Faculty of Medicine Organizes Its First Alumni Forum and Entrepreneurship Exhibition for Its Graduates
Under the auspices of Professor Dr Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, witnessed yesterday, Saturday the 28th of December 2024, the first forum and entrepreneurship exhibition for alumni of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.
The forum was attended by Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Governor of Beheira, Dr. Hind Hanafy, member of the Senate and former President of the University, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, Professor of Ophthalmology and former Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Naglaa Mashaal, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the General Program for the Pre-Bachelor's Stage, in addition to a group of former Vice Presidents of the University, former Deans and Vice Deans of the Faculty of Medicine, faculty members, graduates of the Faculty and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that this day is one of the distinguished days at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, noting that the idea of holding this forum came in order for previous and future generations to meet and exchange experiences and success stories achieved by previous generations in order to be a motivator and encouragement for future generations. Dr. Abdelmohsen said that since its establishment in 1942, the Faculty of Medicine has graduated many generations of skilled doctors who have distinguished themselves scientifically, administratively and in leadership, as they have held many managerial positions in various medical specialties in Egypt and the world. He pointed out that these alumni are the human force that has given the faculty its distinction and leadership as a result of their excellence and abundant knowledge. He stressed that the goal of the forum is also to raise the faculty's QS ranking, which is based on the reputation of graduates through their research output and career history, noting that the alumni have contributed to the faculty being among the top 300 medical colleges in the world.
While Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is proud of the its alumni all over the world because they are the best ambassadors for their country in all medical specialties, stressing that the faculty graduates of experienced doctors have established the values of noble behavior, wise leadership and loyalty and are a role model for all subsequent generations, noting that the forum aims to provide support to students and maintain ties to build strong bridges between different generations.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah stressed that the forum is one of the manifestations of celebration and loyalty to the alumni who have made efforts and giving over the years and in appreciation of what they have provided during their academic career and their scientific and research contributions, and to motivate students and future generations to continue to excel and succeed by listening to the success stories achieved by those graduates. He stressed that the alumni have held the highest administrative positions in all sectors of the state, whether in medical or non-medical institutions, and stressed that the Alumni Association Office works to facilitate all services for graduates and shed light on their successes.
Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal expressed his pride for belonging to the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, which has contributed to graduating distinguished medical cadres in various specialties whose efforts are inexhaustible. He pointed out that the faculty graduates have not only excelled in the medical field, but they have also excelled in other fields such as art, sports, poetry, literature, history, archaeology and music.
Dr. Naglaa Mashaal pointed out that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the distinguished faculties in all medical specialties in Egypt and the world, stressing that the forum brings together the giants of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, to exchange experiences and motivate current and future generations to follow in their footsteps.
Concludes "First Career Week" at Faculty of Business and Launch of "Career Compass" Program
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the "First Career Week" concludes today. Organized by the University Centre for Career Development at the Faculty of Business, the event lasted from Sunday, May 4th until the 8th, at the centre’s headquarters at the Faculty of Business. The event aims to enable students and graduates to explore available career opportunities, connect with industry experts, and acquire the skills necessary to enter the job market.
The closing day will witness the launch of the "Career Compass" program, the first-of-its-kind career guidance program at Alexandria University. This program aims to organize individual meetings for students with experts in various fields to gain information tailored to each student's needs and concerns, based on their area of interest.
Dr. Ayman Sheteiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, noted that this is the first time the University Centre for Career Development has organized a comprehensive Career Week, as part of the Centre's efforts to enhance students' readiness for the labour market and directly connect them with real opportunities for training, employment, and personal development. He explained that the five-day event included a variety of activities, including meetings with major companies, practical workshops, and personal interviews, in addition to events related to entrepreneurship and career guidance.
Dr. Alaa El-Din El-Gharbawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, noted that the Career Week provided real opportunities for training and employment for the Faculty of Business's students and graduates, through direct meetings with prestigious companies such as Sprints, Azimut, Prometeon, Chefz, Teleperformance, Tac Universe Agency, Mubasher Trade, and the National Bank of Egypt, in addition to guidance sessions presented by distinguished experts in their fields.
Dr. Aisha Hamdy, Director of the University Centre for Professional Development at the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University and supervisor of the week's activities, said that the week hosted a select group of guests and speakers, including Dr. Sally Hosni, Human Resources Expert, Ms. Alaa Dahshour, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at PepsiCo, and Mr. Osama Qutb, known as the "Wolf of LinkedIn," in addition to representatives of business incubators and accelerators ICE Alex, CREATIVA, and other partners supporting students' journeys towards their professional futures.
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.
Faculty of Education organizes a cultural awareness celebration on the occasion of the glorious October victory
Within the framework of Alexandria University's celebrations of the fifty-first anniversary of the October victory, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of the University, and the supervision, support and guidance of Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Education organized a cultural awareness celebration yesterday, in which Dr. Youssef El Gamal, former Minister of Education and one of the heroes of the Air Defense Forces in the glorious October War, and Major General Omar Ezz El Din, one of the heroes of the Navy in the War of Attrition, and Major General Elmi Kamel, one of the heroes of the Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces in the glorious October War, and His Eminence Imam Dr. Ibrahim El Gamal, Director General of Alexandria Preaching and Head of the Fatwa Committee, and a number of heroes of the Armed Forces who participated in the great October victory, and the attendance of all the agents and a number of department heads and a number of faculty members and their assistants at the faculty, and a large number of male and female students at the faculty.
The celebration began with the national anthem, followed by the recitation of verses from the Quran, followed by speeches from the attendees who were keen to advise all students on the necessity of arming themselves with knowledge and science and not to be led by misleading rumors. At the end of the celebration, the heroes in attendance from our armed forces were honored, as well as Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah, the media advisor.
Inauguration of Third International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care PHS-2024 at Alexandria University
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, witnessed Wednesday evening the inauguration ceremony of the Third International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care 2024 - PHS, which is organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, over the course of two days, October 23 and 24.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Hanan Geweli, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Yasser Refaat, former Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Wael Aql, President of Nile University, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, President of Pharos University, Dr. Yasser El-Sonbaty, Vice President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, as well as a number of vice presidents of universities and faculty members of faculties of pharmacy in Egyptian and Arab universities.
During his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that Alexandria University pays great attention to scientific conferences that would improve the outputs of scientific research at Alexandria University, noting that the conference is one of the largest international conferences for pharmaceutical and health sciences held in Egypt, and is attended by major pharmaceutical and health sector companies, as it includes an elite group of researchers from Egypt and several Arab and foreign countries. He added that Alexandria University seeks to link the outputs of scientific research to industry through its interest in all related parties, supporting ideas and innovations and employing them to serve and develop the industrial sector within society. Dr. Abdelmohsen stressed that he hopes that the conference will come out with recommendations that contribute to supporting the sector and developing pharmaceutical education and pharmaceutical services, developing pharmaceutical industries and drug discovery research.
While Dr. Hanan Geweli, Dean of the Faculty, confirmed that this conference is one of the largest international conferences held in Egypt and the Middle East and aims to exchange ideas, share innovations, and present the latest scientific research in the field of pharmacy. It also aims to identify the most important growing health care needs in society, calling for coming out with distinguished recommendations and results to serve the pharmacy sector in Egypt and the Middle East.
Dr. Sherif Rostom, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, pointed out that the conference will be attended by a group of prominent speakers, scientists, industry leaders, researchers, businessmen and students. The conference program will witness 13 sessions including 35 scientific lectures and 3 workshops presented by 23 Egyptian scientists in addition to 15 international speakers from Algeria, Canada, China, the United States of America, France, the Netherlands, England, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. It is worth noting that the conference witnessed the establishment of a distinguished exhibition that includes 20 of the largest pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, medical institutions and community partners.