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Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Holds Orientation Day for the English Language and Dual Degree Programs

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On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science at Alexandria University organized the Orientation Day for its English Language and Dual Degree Programs, held at the faculty’s conference hall. The event witnessed the attendance of new students and their parents, program alumni, alongside faculty members and teaching assistants.

The event was inaugurated with a welcome address by Prof. Sherine Adel Nasr, Dean of the Faculty, who highlighted the faculty’s history, development, and its role in preparing outstanding graduates capable of competing locally and internationally. She emphasized the importance of the program in opening up promising academic and professional opportunities for students.

Dr. Maha Hatem Asfour, the Program’s General Coordinator, delivered a detailed presentation on the academic curriculum and study levels. Ms. Nora Nafea highlighted the role of academic advising in supporting students throughout their educational journey. Meanwhile, Prof. Abeer Shabaan, Head of the Economics Department, and Prof. Walid Kassem, Head of the Political Science Department, discussed the academic and career pathways offered by the program, with a focus on employment opportunities in Egypt and abroad.

Dr. Marwa Khalil, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Affairs, shed light on the student activities that enrich the program, such as simulation models, field visits, and training opportunities.

In the field of international cooperation, Dr. Noha Nagi, Executive Director of the Program, presented available international scholarship opportunities, including the Chicago-Sawiris Program, in addition to the dual degree program with the University of Essex (UK), which allows students to obtain both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree within just four years (3+1).

The event concluded with an interactive session where current students and alumni shared their academic and professional experiences, providing inspiring success stories and a clear vision of the program’s future.

The Orientation Day reflected the faculty’s commitment to combining academic excellence, international exposure, and enriching student activities, ensuring the preparation of graduates who are well-equipped to compete in the local, regional, and global labor markets.

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Faculty of Early Childhood Education Celebrates the Graduation of a New Class

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Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education celebrated the graduation of the 33rd cohort of the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program for the academic year 2024/2025, as well as the 10th cohort of the Early Intervention Specialist Program in Special Education. The ceremony also marked the graduation of the 2nd cohort of the Kindergarten Teacher Preparation Program, the Special Education Teacher Preparation Program, and the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program in English.

 

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The celebration was attended by Professor Dr. Rehab Seddiq, Dean of the Faculty; Professor Dr. Lamia Osman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; and Professor Dr. Solaf El-Hamrawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.

In her speech on this occasion, Professor Dr. Rehab Seddiq, Dean of the Faculty, expressed her sincere appreciation to the leadership of Alexandria University, faculty members, assistant staff, and the administrative team of the Faculty. She also extended her gratitude to the graduates’ families for their continuous support, emphasizing that each graduate carries today not only a certificate of graduation, but also a mission, a trust, and a responsibility toward the community that expects them to instill authentic values and exert sincere efforts for the progress and advancement of the nation. She concluded her remarks by congratulating the graduates and wishing them success in their professional lives, so that they may always remain a source of pride and honor for beloved Egypt

 

"Mascot of Civilizations" Graduation Project for 2024 Class in Painting Department, Faculty of Fine Arts

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 Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, fourth-year students of the Painting Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts implemented a mural entitled "Mascot of Civilizations" on the wall of the main building of the Faculty, as a graduation project for Batch 62, under the supervision of Dr. Mona Ragab, Emerita Professor in the Department of Mural Painting at the faculty.

 
 
 
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa thanked the project team for the effort they made to produce this artwork with wonderful designs that express different civilizations, which comes in line with the university's vision, which aims to direct students' energies, talents, abilities and creative ideas to serve the community, linking graduation projects to the needs of society and the surrounding environment, stressing the need to generalize this experience in various faculties. He also stressed that the university is working to encourage innovation and creativity in various research and practical fields and link them to the surrounding environment in order to contribute to development in various fields.
 
 
 
Dr. Mona Ragab confirmed that the mural consists of 12 artistic panels done by 12 students, and extends over an area of 60 square meters. She confirmed that the implementation of the mural took a year and a half of continuous and diligent work using natural materials such as stone, marble, granite and mosaics, and was installed on the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Mazloum, Alexandria. She pointed out that the project was based on the subject of art history and its collective idea was inspired by the great civilizations that left their mark on the world. This project brings together the essence of some of the most influential civilizations in history, starting with the Stone Age, ancient Egyptian civilization, Mayan and Aztec civilizations, Graeco-Roman civilization, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. She pointed out that the mural includes distinctive archaeological stones, in addition to main symbols and decorations representing different civilizations, as well as texts and languages that express the identities of these civilizations.
 
 
 
It is worth noting that the project was carried out by 12 students with the assistance of the teaching assistant, Mona Abbas. The students are: Esraa Mohamed, Asma Abulhassan, Aya Khafaga, Rowan Ashraf, Rowan Wael, Simone Moawad, Tasneem El-Kurdi, Maryam Hussein, Mona Asfour, Abdelrahman Saeed, and Nardine Naeem.
 
 
 

Faculty of Business Tackles "Corruption in Scientific Research" and Recommends Integrating Academic Integrity into Curricula

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Prof. Dr. Said Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Business organized a seminar on Wednesday, May 21, titled "Corruption in Scientific Research: Practices and Prevention Methods."
The event aligns with the implementation of Egypt’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

The seminar was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ayman Shtiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Prof. Dr. Alaa El-Gharbawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, in support of the university’s role in achieving the fourth strategic objective of the national strategy — building a society that is aware of the dangers of corruption and capable of confronting it.

Prof. Dr. Mokhtar Youssef, former Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, delivered the keynote lecture. He highlighted the distinctions between plagiarism, citation, and academic theft as different forms of corruption in research. He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between universities and oversight bodies to promote transparency, and recommended the inclusion of academic integrity content in university curricula.

The seminar was attended by several prominent academic figures and experts, including:

  • Prof. Dr. Omnia Mokhtar, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Business
  • Prof. Dr. Said Abdelaziz, former Dean of the Faculty and former Governor of Al-Sharqia
  • Prof. Dr. El-Sayed El-Seify, former Dean of the Faculty
  • Prof. Dr. Mayada Abdelkader, General Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at Alexandria University and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law for Graduate Studies and Research
  • Dr. Hani El-Menshawy, Chairman of the Federation of Industries Association
  • Dr. Adel Antar, Deputy General Coordinator of the Strategy at Alexandria University
  • Dr. Heba El-Taweel, Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Faculty of Business

The event is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of transparency and academic honesty, and to encourage ethical, impactful scientific research

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Faculty of Economics and Political Science organizes a training program on leadership skills in public affairs

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science organized a training program entitled "Leadership Skills in Public Affairs" in cooperation with the Mahrousa Foundation for Development and Participation, during which a number of students were trained on the positive participation of youth in public affairs, and the identification of the characteristics and requirements of influential leadership in order to prepare youth capable of serving the nation and raising its status.
 
 
 
 
In his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban stressed the importance of the workshop topic, which focuses on two important values: leadership and positive participation, pointing out the importance of having effective leaders in various sectors of society in light of society's need for distinguished personalities capable of achieving major goals, and stimulating the spirits and capabilities of subordinates despite their different educational levels, psychological characteristics, and class affiliations. He added that positive participation is the best pillar of democratic systems, and it also represents the essential difference between modern societies and traditional societies. At the end of his speech, Dr. Wahban praised the continuous and constructive cooperation between Alexandria University and all prominent community organizations, including the Mahrousa Foundation, the partner of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science in the workshop.
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Hani Ibrahim, Chairman of the Mahrousa Foundation, delivered a speech in which he thanked the Faculty of Economics and Political Science for hosting this important course in the field of training and development, especially since it is a course that addresses the positive participation of young people in the affairs of the nation.
 
 
 
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