Created: 20 December 2024

Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Engineer Ashraf Moamen, Regional Director of ACT Hospitality Group and Representative of Oracle International in Egypt, signed a cooperation protocol yesterday, Thursday, December 19, 2024, with the aim of cooperating to provide remote technical support and education services, and training students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels on the use of the licensed program Oracle PMS Software specialized in hotel management according to the highest international scientific standards.

 

 

Engineer Ashraf Moamen explained that Advanced Computer Technology Company is a company specialized in the field of computers and information systems and is licensed by Oracle International to market, distribute and grant licenses to use Oracle hotel systems in Egypt.

 

Created: 08 September 2025

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.

Created: 25 February 2025

Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today the experts of the German Authority for International Accreditation, headed by Dr. Ota Guedes, Professor at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, in preparation for the international accreditation of the Bachelor of Nursing program at Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, Dean of the Faculty, the Faculty's Vice-Deans, the Director of the Quality Assurance Centre, the International Relations Office, the Project Management Unit at the University, and the Quality Assurance Unit team at the Faculty.

 

 

 

In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the German delegation to Alexandria University, and reviewed the University’s strategy and vision towards internationalizing education and establishing many partnerships and alliances with prestigious international universities, establishing dual degrees with distinguished international universities and research institutes, and international cooperation with highly ranked international universities in general. He pointed to the existing cooperation between Alexandria University and German universities, including Aachen University, which shares with Alexandria University in offering a joint degree in the fields of water and energy.

 

 

 

The meeting included an introduction to the educational and research activities of the university and the Faculty of Nursing and the extent of its commitment to international quality standards. The university president and attendees from Alexandria University responded to the inquiries of the German Accreditation Authority team, and the German team expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to the university president and the dean of the faculty for the efforts made during the visit.

 

 

 

The German delegation then visited the laboratories and the library at the Faculty of Nursing and the University Teaching Hospital and held meetings with student representatives.

 

 

 

The meeting was attended by a presentation by Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for International Classifications Affairs, which addressed the university’s capabilities and various activities in the fields of education, scientific research, community service, the university’s position in international classifications, its international relations, and dual and joint study programs with major international universities.

 

 

Created: 21 July 2025

Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Fine Arts organized a Portfolio event yesterday, Sunday, July 20, 2025, to showcase the graduation projects of the 2024/2025 class from the faculty's departments. The event aimed to provide employment and training opportunities for students from specialized companies in the labor market and sponsors of the event.

The event was attended by Dr. Nevin Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts; Dr. Amani Reda, Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hesham Saudi, President of the Alexandria Engineers Syndicate; Dr. Hassan Wasfi, President of the Fine Artists Syndicate; a select group of faculty members from the Faculty of Fine Arts; participating students; and several private sector companies

In her speech, Dr. Nevin Gharib thanked the representatives of the companies and institutions participating in the Career Portfolio Fair for their effective role in providing job opportunities for the faculty's graduates and students. She emphasized that this forum, held for the first time, represents an important step toward strengthening the faculty's position and preparing its students for the local and global labor market by providing training opportunities and gaining practical experience. She added that Alexandria University, under the leadership of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, places great importance on expanding international partnerships by concluding agreements with global universities to enable its students to open up to labor markets at the local, regional, and international levels.

Dr. Amani Reda, Acting Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized the college's role in supporting students, noting that the faculty is not just a place of study, but an ongoing incubator for creativity and excellence. She highlighted the role of professors and faculty members in paving the way for students and providing them with real job opportunities within the professional community, emphasizing that this event is a new interactive and professional platform aimed at building real bridges between graduates and the labor market. At the end of her speech, she thanked the Rashid University administration for its continuous support. She also thanked the Fine Arts Sector for hosting and supporting the event, as well as all the participants, students, and event organizers.

Dr. Hesham Saoudi expressed his great happiness with the students' outstanding work, emphasizing that they are capable of building a promising professional future through direct communication with the companies participating in the event. He thanked the Dean of the faculty and the faculty members for their support of the students.

At the end of the meeting, the Dean and Vice Dean of the faculty honored the outstanding students and presented them with the Best Graduation Project Award, presented by the Rashid Foundation. Interviews were also held for the students with the participating companies.