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"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.
 
 
 

Concludes "First Career Week" at Faculty of Business and Launch of "Career Compass" Program

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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.
 
 
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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 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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Virginia Tech University Delegation Visits Centers of Excellence at Faculty of Engineering to Discuss Joint Cooperation

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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, accompanied Dr. Cyril Clark, Executive Vice President and Academic Director of Virginia Tech University, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the Centres of Excellence at the Faculty of Engineering, in the presence of Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty, the Vice Deans of the Faculty, and the Directors of the Centres of Excellence.
 
 
 
During the visit, the delegation inspected the Centres of Excellence for Water, which is one of the outcomes of the Centre of Excellence for Water project funded by the United States Agency for Development (USAID) in partnership with the American University and Egyptian and American universities. It works as a meeting point between researchers and private sector institutions to find practical solutions to challenges related to water resources, provide sanitation and irrigation services, design courses and provide scholarships for Egyptians seeking to study in fields related to water issues. The delegation viewed laboratory equipment and learned about the role of the centre in providing research and applied studies in the field of water. The two sides discussed the possibility of cooperation in the field of membrane studies and research, to contribute to addressing the challenges facing the water sector in Egypt.
 
 
 
The delegation also inspected the Virginia Building laboratories at the Faculty of Engineering, and the two sides discussed ways of academic research cooperation in scientific and research fields of common interest in general, and engineering, technology and computer science fields in particular, as well as cooperation in projects related to sustainability and the green economy, and the possibility of cooperation in linking knowledge-based technologies and techniques between the academic community and industry.
 
 
 
 
The delegation also inspected the Smart CI Research Excellence Centre, which includes the Internet of Things laboratory, the Nanotechnology laboratory and high-speed computer laboratories, to learn about the activities of these laboratories and their research and technical capabilities.
 
 
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