Created: 24 April 2025

Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, noted that the Minister of Foreign Affairs' meeting with the students addressed all issues related to Egyptian national security and the Ministry's active diplomacy in various fields. It also addressed efforts to strengthen economic and investment partnerships with friendly countries, as well as the Ministry's role in caring for Egyptian citizens abroad and its tireless efforts to develop consular services. The Minister also listened to the students' opinions and suggestions on various regional issues and emphasized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' commitment to continuing to open channels of dialogue with young people at universities across the country. This will contribute to raising awareness of Egypt's active role on the regional and international levels in preserving national interests.

 

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.

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: 01 July 2025

As part of Alexandria University's celebrations of the glorious June 30 Revolution, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular Defense Forces and the Military, represented by the University's Military Education Department, organized an awareness seminar this morning, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Faculty of Science's Shatby Building. The seminar was titled "Fourth-Generation Warfare and its Direction to the Civilian Sector." Major General Dr. Hisham El-Halabi, Advisor to the Nasser Higher Military Academy for Strategic Studies, delivered the lecture. The seminar was attended by Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty, deans, faculty members, and students.

This seminar is part of a series of events and activities organized by the university to commemorate the June 30 Revolution, which symbolizes the Egyptian people's will to protect their country and preserve its resources. Through this, the university affirms its commitment to spreading national awareness and instilling the values ​​of loyalty and belonging in its students, as an essential part of its educational and societal mission.

In his speech, Major General Hisham Al-Halabi addressed the concept of fourth-generation warfare, which relies primarily on psychological, media, and electronic warfare. These wars aim to spread rumors, incite chaos, and weaken the spirit of national belonging, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the state from within without direct military intervention. He emphasized the need to enhance university students' awareness of these contemporary wars and their important role as the first line of defense against the attempts to distort and distort information to which the Egyptian state is exposed. He emphasized that youth are the true force for building and protecting the nation.

Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty of Science, emphasized in her speech the Faculty of Science's commitment to providing scientific, cultural, and awareness-raising support to its students, with the aim of preparing an aware, educated generation capable of facing challenges.

Dr. Mohamed Essam Hagar, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized the importance of linking academic roles with community service.

Dr. Ahmed Safar, the supervisor of studies at the Shatby Building, expressed his pride in hosting these national awareness events.

Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, and Lieutenant Colonel Shihab El-Din Magdy praised the students' positive interaction and active participation in the discussions. They emphasized the continued organization of such seminars to educate young people and protect them against intellectual and media threats.

The event witnessed significant student interaction, including contributions and questions addressing how to combat rumors and fake news, the importance of maintaining national security, and the role of digital media in supporting or threatening societal stability.