Faculty News

 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Engineering held its "Open Orientation Day" on Monday, August 4, 2025. The event was organized to introduce the faculty’s new specialized engineering programs and witnessed a large turnout from high school students and their parents. It took place in Lecture Hall (1) at the Preparatory Building.

The event was attended by Dr. Walid El-Boraky, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Dr. Wael El-Mogallany, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Magdy Abdel Azim, Director of the Information Network at Alexandria University; and Dr. Dina Saadallah, Director of the Career Development Center. The event was coordinated by Dr. Ahmed El-Tarras, Head of International Relations and Coordinator of the Computer and Communications Engineering Program at the faculty.

In his opening speech, Dr. Walid El-Boraky welcomed the attendees and emphasized the faculty's commitment to advancing the engineering education system to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He highlighted the launch of modern specialized programs based on the credit hour system, which provide students with opportunities for academic excellence and strong competitiveness in both local and international job markets. He also pointed to the faculty’s ongoing efforts to connect academic curricula with practical realities through effective partnerships with leading industrial institutions and to offer real training opportunities within professional environments. Additionally, he emphasized the faculty’s focus on international cooperation through dual-degree programs and agreements with prestigious universities worldwide.

The event featured direct interaction between the faculty administration and the attendees. The Dean answered all questions transparently and clearly, covering topics such as admission and registration procedures, program structures, study-abroad opportunities, scholarships, internships, and the updated academic system — all of which were well-received by participants.

Students and their parents expressed their appreciation for the excellent organization and the academic content presented. They confirmed that the day provided them with a comprehensive and reassuring vision for studying at the faculty and strengthened their confidence in the high quality of engineering education offered by the university — education that keeps pace with technological developments and enhances graduates' readiness for the job market.

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Nursing at Alexandria University organized the Faculty's Second Scientific Student Conference, titled "Sustainable Innovation: The Path to Excellence for Nursing Students," in the Faculty's Grand Conference Hall. The conference was attended by Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Sahar Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Awatif El-Sharkawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Salwa El-Badri, Head of the Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing and Conference Chair; Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate; and a host of civil society leaders and faculty members. Students from the British University, Damanhour University, Helwan University, Mansoura University, Rashid University, the Technical Institute of Nursing, and Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated.
 
 
 
 
In her speech, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki welcomed the attendees to the College of Nursing, praising the university's support, under the leadership of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, for all the faculty of Nursing's activities and events. She emphasized that the conference represents a starting point and a distinguished platform for positive interaction, the exchange of ideas and experiences, and a showcase of student creativity capable of bringing about real progress in the future of the nursing profession at the local, regional, and international levels. She emphasized the necessity of sustainable innovation in the nursing profession, which requires constant keeping pace with scientific and research developments and technological applications, and achieving the highest quality standards in healthcare provision. Students' excellence depends on their ability to think critically, work collaboratively, and innovate in the face of challenges.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny noted the contribution of the participating universities in submitting 10 student research papers and 15 student research posters in the fields of sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and skills for future jobs. This helps create a rich environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, supports collaborative learning, and stimulates innovation. She noted the faculty's commitment to organizing the conference, believing that innovation is no longer an option, but rather a necessity for achieving excellence and a foundation for sustainability in this fast-paced era. Innovation today is an integral part of professional and personal development, and a means of preparing students to become effective leaders in addressing the challenges of the healthcare sector.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Salwa El-Badry praised the broad participation in the conference from nursing faculties at Egyptian universities, which provides an opportunity to exchange experiences in nursing innovation methods in light of the remarkable advances in technology. This provides students with the opportunity to become distinguished researchers in the field of nursing, which impacts nursing services and raises the level of healthcare.
 
 
 
 
The conference discussed several topics, most notably innovation in nursing education, sustainability in nursing practices, capacity building and skills among students, partnerships, and future trends to achieve several goals, most notably promoting sustainable innovation in nursing education, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence and smart applications in nursing education and practice, encouraging student scientific research, supporting academic and professional excellence, achieving high-quality nursing education through student empowerment, enhancing collaboration between faculties to support a healthy learning environment, and reviewing successful experiences in nursing research locally and internationally. The conference featured a documentary film titled "Student Activities in Light of International Accreditation," as well as several artistic performances, student competitions, and an exhibition of student academic activities. The conference concluded with honoring the faculty members who organized the conference, the participating guests, and distinguished students academically and in terms of activities.
 
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As part of Alexandria University's commitment to enhancing national awareness and fostering a sense of belonging among its students, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, represented by the Military Education Department in cooperation with the Faculty of Pharmacy, organized an educational lecture on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, entitled: "Regional Challenges and Their Impact on Egyptian National Security", delivered by Major General Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid.

The event was attended by Dr. Hanan El-Goweily, Dean of the Faculty, along with faculty vice deans, staff members, and a large group of students.

Major General Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid delivered a comprehensive analytical presentation highlighting the most pressing current regional challenges and their direct and indirect impacts on Egypt’s national security. He emphasized that societal awareness—especially among university youth—is the first line of defense against the threats posed by unconventional warfare. He noted that universities serve as beacons of enlightened thought capable of confronting such threats.

In her speech, Dr. Hanan El-Goweily stressed the importance of cultivating national awareness among students, pointing out that Egypt continuously faces challenges from forces aiming to undermine its stability. However, the awareness and loyalty of young people remain the strongest shield in confronting these challenges. She added that the university is no longer merely an educational institution, but has become a platform for shaping consciousness and building individuals capable of protecting the nation and positively engaging with societal issues.

Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, praised the role of the Faculty of Pharmacy in enhancing collaboration with the General Command of Military Education, contributing to the achievement of strategic national and patriotic awareness goals.

This event is part of a series of lectures and programs implemented by Alexandria University in cooperation with the Military Education Department, aimed at strengthening the values of national belonging and instilling the concept of national security among students, reflecting the leading role of Egyptian universities in serving national causes and building the human capacity of the nation.

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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated the 23rd International Dental Conference, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Diaa, President of Ain Shams University, Dr. Essam El-Kurdi, President of El Alamein International University, Dr. Mahmoud Mohi El-Din, President of Pharos University, as well as the heads of Al-Salam and Sinai Universities, the General Syndicate of Dentists, a number of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, Vice Presidents of Egyptian Universities, and participants from Arab and foreign countries.
 
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In his speech during the opening of the conference, Dr. Konsowa stressed that the success story within the Faculty of Dentistry is part of the success stories taking place within Alexandria University, stressing that Alexandria University works institutionally to serve the educational process. He announced that Alexandria University currently has 52 double degrees with major international universities and aims to reach 87 degrees by the end of the academic year. Dr. Konsowa added that the university also seeks to establish international branches, in line with the state's vision for higher education, alongside Alexandria Public University and external branches in Chad and South Sudan, all with quality education and global competitiveness.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Konsowa also pointed to the importance of scientific research, stressing the need for scientific research to serve the economy and society. At the end of his speech, Dr. Konsowa announced the launch of an initiative within Alexandria University funded by the university's own resources with a value of 30 million Egyptian pounds to finance a group of research and creative ideas for Alexandria University members, and part of these ideas will be the launch of the technology park for Alexandria University. He called for coming out of this conference with recommendations that can be implemented in the form of start-up companies or know how to serve the industry.
 
 
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Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry and Chairman of the Conference, pointed out that this year's conference is characterized by a great scientific momentum represented by the participation of a large number of Egyptian, Arab and foreign universities, stressing the interest of the political leadership in the issues of development and scientific research, as the Ministry of Higher Education launched the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research to achieve the goals of developing education and raising its quality. He added that the Faculty of Dentistry seeks to implement the goals of the strategy in terms of developing and updating curricula, programs, examination systems and evaluation, as the philosophy of the Faculty is to establish a distinguished structure for practical and academic dental sciences according to the highest international standards in quality and scientific research for its students.
 
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Dr. Mohamed Moataz Khamis, Professor at the Faculty and Conference Rapporteur, confirmed that this conference is one of the most important conferences in Egypt and the Middle East thanks to the efforts of the participating professors, and this year it includes 80 professors and researchers from 23 countries to present research and ideas, improve the services provided and cooperate with distinguished local and international scientific entities, with the aim of enhancing the exchange of knowledge and reviewing the latest modern technologies in the field of dentistry and providing advanced solutions to the challenges facing this field.
 
 
 
 
 
The conference hosts more than 80 lecturers and the conference program includes lectures rich in important topics on modern dental implant techniques, jaw tumor treatment, and 3D printing techniques (CADCAM), which reflects the remarkable development in the use of modern medical technology. The lectures also focus on topics of interest to a wide segment of attendees, such as dental aesthetics, the risks of smoking on oral health, and orthodontics for children.
At the end of the opening ceremony, the university president honored the presidents and vice presidents of universities, participants from different countries, and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
 
 
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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Department of Educational Administration and Education Policies at the Faculty of Education organized the 4th Annual International Conference titled: "Talent Management in Educational Institutions: Leadership Strategies for Building Future Cadres". The event was held in Lecture Hall (1) at the Faculty, with the participation of Dr. Hassan Saad Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Mohamed Khamees Harb, Head of the Department of Educational Administration and Education Policies and Conference Chair; Dr. Salem Abdel Razek Suleiman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. El-Sayeda Mahmoud Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Araby Abu Zeid, Director of the Alexandria Directorate of Education; Dr. Ibrahim El-Gammal, Member of the Egyptian Family House and Head of the Fatwa Committee at Al-Azhar in Alexandria; and Dr. Shaker Mohamed Fathy, President of the Egyptian Society for Comparative Education and Educational Administration, along with a distinguished group of faculty members from Egypt and various Arab countries.

In his speech, Dr. Hassan Saad Abdeen welcomed all participants and emphasized the importance of the conference as a scientific platform for the exchange of expertise and visions. He highlighted the conference’s active contribution to the development of the educational system at both the local and international levels, reflecting the pioneering role of the Faculty of Education – Alexandria University – in supporting dialogue around educational issues and in developing effective strategies for talent management, in line with Egypt’s efforts to invest in young minds and build a knowledge- and innovation-based future.

Dr. Araby Abu Zeid stated that the Faculty of Education is a key partner in preparing educational leaders capable of keeping pace with technological transformations, which enhances the efficiency of the educational system and its ability to meet the challenges of the times. He stressed that conscious leadership is the key to educational success and societal advancement.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Khamees Harb noted that the continuity of the conference for four consecutive years reflects the department’s strong belief in the value of scientific dialogue and the exchange of experiences. It also demonstrates the department's commitment to actively contributing to the development of educational thought and practice in alignment with changes in the educational landscape. He expressed his gratitude to all who contributed to organizing this outstanding academic event, including researchers, participants, session chairs, and organizing committees.

The conference included a number of scientific sessions that addressed key issues in talent management and the development of educational leadership. It featured research papers and field experiences presented by researchers and experts in education and management.

At the conclusion of the conference, a set of recommendations was announced to support educational policies and promote a culture of innovation within educational institutions.

The conference concluded with honoring the organizing committee, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts for a brighter educational future.

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