English Faculty News
President of Alexandria University Inaugurates "Mascot of Civilizations" Mural on Faculty of Fine Arts Wall
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim Hussein, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Institute, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Tamer Abdallah as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Tamer Abdallah Helmy on the occasion of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, wishing him success and affirming the University’s full support to ensure the advancement of the Faculty under his leadership.
It is worth noting that Dr. Tamer Abdallah obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, in 1995. He later received his Master’s degree in Critical Care Medicine in 2000 and his PhD in the same specialty in 2006. He progressed through academic ranks until he was appointed Professor of Critical Care Medicine in 2017. Throughout his career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Executive Director of Alexandria University Hospitals, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, in addition to being assigned as Acting Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Dr. Tamer has supervised more than 76 Master’s theses and 23 PhD dissertations, and has published over 50 scientific papers in reputable local and international journals. He is also a founding member of the Egyptian Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, where he served as Head of its Scientific Committee and Treasurer until 2023.
Faculty of Education receives representatives of the Chinese team for the joint project between the two sides
Within the framework of the Egyptian-Chinese joint cooperation program funded by the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, representatives of the Chinese team for the joint project between the two sides, entitled "Preparation of insecticides from DNA nanoparticles and their application in pest control", visited the Faculty of Education, where they were received by Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Abeer El-Wakil, the principal researcher of the project. During the meeting, opportunities for enhancing future cooperation between the two sides were discussed.
High Institute of Public Health Concludes the 2025 Summer School on “One Health”
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health concluded the activities of the 2025 Summer School on “One Health,” organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Office in Egypt, from August 23 to September 7.
The closing ceremony was attended by Prof. Heba El-Kady, Dean of the Institute, Prof. Zeinab Sheta, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with WHO representatives in Cairo: Dr. Omar Aboul-Atta, Dr. Reem Gouda, Dr. Heba Abou Bakr, Dr. Yara Khalaf, and Dr. Sara Ghanem. The event also brought together faculty members, experts, and researchers from various health, veterinary, and environmental disciplines, as well as representatives of governmental and private institutions and civil society organizations.
In her remarks, Prof. Heba El-Kady highlighted that this summer school, the first of its kind at the Institute, aimed to promote the “One Health” concept that links human, animal, and environmental health. The intensive training program engaged 43 participants through interactive lectures, applied workshops, and group activities designed to build capacities, encourage critical thinking, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the principles of synergy and coordination at the heart of the “One Health” approach. She emphasized that this initiative reflects the Institute’s pioneering role in capacity building and in advancing local and international partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals and improve public health in Egypt and the region.
Prof. Zeinab Sheta added that the program addressed several key themes, including the foundations and principles of “One Health,” surveillance and outbreak investigation, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), health policies and governance, environmental changes and their impact on public health, as well as community engagement and combating “infodemics.” She noted that participants also developed innovative group projects offering practical solutions to current health challenges, reflecting a strong spirit of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
