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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.
 
 
 

"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.
 
 
 

Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

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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.

 

Faculty of Education, Alexandria University Holds the Third Forum Titled: “Education Policies Between Renewal and Reform”

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Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Department of Educational Administration and Education Policies at the Faculty of Education organized its third forum entitled “Education Policies Between Renewal and Reform” at the Conference and Seminar Hall.

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The forum was held with the support and guidance of Prof. Dr. Hassan Saad Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Khamis Harb, Head of the Department of Educational Administration and Education Policies and President of the Forum.

The event was attended by a distinguished group of academic and educational leaders, including the Dean of the Faculty, the Forum President, the Vice Deans for Graduate Studies and Research, and for Community Service and Environmental Development, in addition to the Director of the Alexandria Directorate of Education, former faculty leaders, a number of faculty members, researchers, and prominent public figures from Alexandria.

The forum commenced with participant registration, followed by the opening speech delivered by the Dean of the Faculty, who welcomed the attendees and expressed his pride in the forum’s continuity for the third consecutive year. He affirmed that the Faculty of Education is fully committed to supporting academic platforms that bring together researchers and decision-makers. He further noted that the selection of the theme “Renewal and Reform” reflects the department’s awareness of the need to review and develop educational policies in line with global transformations, emphasizing that the forum serves as a bridge between academic thought and practical application to ensure a better educational future.

In his address, the Forum President welcomed the panel members, experts, educational leaders, researchers, and participants, highlighting that the third edition of the forum reaffirms the department’s commitment to advancing specialized scientific research and fostering academic dialogue on educational policy issues, as they constitute the cornerstone for educational development and shaping its future direction.

The forum featured several scientific sessions that discussed a range of research papers and strategic perspectives, reflecting the richness of discussion and the diversity of approaches to issues of renewal and reform in educational policies. The event concluded with a set of recommendations, followed by a closing speech by the Forum President, who praised the forum’s success and the distinguished scientific contributions and constructive discussions it witnessed. He extended his appreciation to all researchers, participants, session chairs, and organizing committees. The event concluded with honoring the organizing committee and session chairs.

 

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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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