Created: 11 June 2025

Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the members of the Faculty of Nursing on the unconditional accreditation of the Faculty's Training Unit by the American Heart Association (AHA), with a grade of "Excellent," making it an officially accredited centre for providing specialized training programs in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifesaving.

The ceremony was attended by a team of representatives from the American Heart Association in the Middle East region, the dean, deputies, faculty members, and the unit's training coordinators.

For her part, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Chairperson of the Training Unit's Board of Directors, indicated that this accreditation is the culmination of the university and faculty's efforts to support the continuing health education system and develop the capabilities of healthcare professionals in various specialties, as investing in human resources is one of the key pillars of improving healthcare services provided to citizens. She emphasized the role of the accredited training unit as a training platform at the local and international levels.

Created: 14 October 2025

As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations of the anniversary of the glorious October Victory, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Pasha) organized a celebration entitled “October: Glory and Pride.”

The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abbas, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. Dr. Kamal Saqr, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

The celebration was coordinated and organized by Prof. Dr. Iman Ayad, former Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with the Faculty’s Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility Team. The event witnessed wide participation from faculty members, assistant staff, administrators, students, and alumni, as well as a distinguished group of honored guests.

The ceremony hosted Egyptian war heroes Rear Admiral Nabil Abdel Wahab, hero of the Eilat Port Destruction Operation, and Major General Dr. Mohamed Nour El-Din, hero of the Kabrit Battle, with the participation of Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah, media advisor. The guests shared their memories of heroism and sacrifice during the October War and delivered inspiring messages to young people about patriotism, belonging, and dedication to the nation’s progress.

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Rehab, former Dean of the Faculty and Advisor to the University President for African Affairs, praised the honorable national role of Egypt’s heroes, affirming that the sacrifices of the October generation will remain a lasting source of pride and inspiration for generations to come.

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: 10 September 2025

As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening students’ national awareness, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Education hosted an educational lecture organized by the Popular and Military Defense Forces under the title “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, faculty members, teaching assistants, and students of the faculty.

The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Eng. Wael El-Abd, who highlighted the most pressing challenges facing Egypt’s national security, foremost among them the transboundary threats and their risks to the stability of the state. He stressed that addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive vision and integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources. He further outlined several key measures to confront such challenges, including: tightening border security, adopting a mindful approach to the repercussions of regional conflicts, monitoring the policies of major powers with expansionist tendencies, controlling migration flows, reinforcing development and asserting control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter rumors and attempts to spread discontent, ensuring that every citizen holds a national ID card, in addition to continuously monitoring and analyzing local and international media trends.

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen emphasized that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and disinformation campaigns.

For his part, Colonel Mohamed Maher stated that the collaboration between the University and the Popular and Military Defense Forces seeks to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues. He stressed that national security begins within universities, as they serve as beacons of knowledge and factories of future leaders.

The event concluded with a reaffirmation that safeguarding national security is a collective responsibility that requires societal awareness, institutional cooperation, and a spirit of teamwork to protect the homeland and secure its future.