English Faculty News
Remarkable Turnout at the Open Orientation Day at the Faculty of Engineering
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.
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Holds Its Annual Job Fair for Tourism Studies Department and Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage Program
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Alexandria University organized yesterday the annual Job Fair for the Department of Tourism Studies and the Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage Program. The event was held at the Faculty Museum, and was attended by Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels; Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Samar El-Qasrawy, Head of the Department of Tourism Studies and Executive Director of New and Specialized Programs; and a number of faculty members, representatives from 16 tourism companies, four hotels and restaurants, as well as students and alumni of the Faculty.
Dr. Abeer Attia indicated that this event aims to open channels of communication between the faculty and the labour market to provide training and employment opportunities for students and graduates, and to prepare graduates who meet the changing requirements of the labour market. She explained that the faculty is keen to graduate students capable of competing locally and globally. Therefore, the faculty focuses on training students starting from the second year in all departments, whether through training in tourism companies or organizing scientific trips to archaeological sites in Egypt.
Dr. Abeer Attia sent a message of support to the students during the event, encouraging them to be a respected representative of Egypt through their work in the fields of tourism, hotels, and tour guiding.
Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din emphasized that this job fair is an important experience for students, as it represents the first step in their professional lives through personal interviews with companies, providing them with the opportunity to train and learn about the requirements of the new labour market.
Dr. Hanan Al-Assar explained that the faculty has a plan in place to train students from enrollment until graduation. This is achieved through ongoing communication with tourism companies to recruit a large number of students after graduation. The faculty has also introduced an exchange education system that supports the concept of work while studying, thus providing the greatest possible number of job opportunities for students.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr.Nivin Gharib as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr.Nivin Gharib Rezk on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing her as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, wishing her success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to her for her success in performing her mission.
Alexandria University Launches the EU-Funded AGROW-HUB Project to Promote Sustainable Solutions for Agricultural Waste Management
Within the framework of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting sustainability, innovation, and linking scientific research to development priorities, the University has launched the AGROW-HUB project, funded by the European Union. The project aims to promote sustainable solutions for agricultural waste management and transform it into value-added products, thereby supporting the circular bio-economy and strengthening academic and industrial partnerships at both the regional and international levels.
Alexandria University – as the coordinating institution of the AGROW-HUB project – held the official kick-off meeting for the project entitled “Enhancing Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Capacities for Sustainable Green Agricultural Waste Solutions in the South Mediterranean”, funded by the European Union, during the period from 17 to 20 December, marking the official start of the approved project activities.
The project is implemented under the Erasmus+ Programme (Capacity Building in Higher Education – CBHE) and will run for three years, aiming to support the transition toward more sustainable practices in agricultural waste management and to enhance the role of universities in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosted the project’s public launch event as part of the official kick-off activities, with wide participation from local and international partners. The event witnessed extensive collaboration among a distinguished group of Egyptian, European, and Tunisian universities, in addition to representatives of governmental bodies, relevant authorities, and industry partners.
Prof. Hanan El-Gawaily, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Alexandria University, affirmed that the AGROW-HUB project represents a strategic step toward strengthening the University’s role in supporting the circular economy and sustainability. She added that the project focuses on curriculum modernization, capacity building, and linking education to innovation and labor market needs, achieving tangible academic and societal impact and enhancing Alexandria University’s international partnerships in the South Mediterranean region.
Dr. Iman Shawky, Head of the Pharmacognosy Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, and General Coordinator of the AGROW-HUB project, noted that the project’s launch embodies an effective model of cooperation among universities, the industrial sector, policymakers, and society, with the aim of translating knowledge into practical, implementable applications. She explained that the project will focus on developing training programs and modern courses, establishing applied laboratories (Living Labs), supporting entrepreneurship, and incubating start-up ideas, thereby contributing to job creation and the development of sustainable value chains based on green technologies.
The project consortium includes the following universities: Ain Shams University; the Universities of Monastir and Sousse (Tunisia); Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of West Attica (Greece); the German University in Cairo; the University of Turin (Italy) and the University of Turin Business Incubator and Technology Transfer Company; Minia University; and the University of Barcelona (Spain).
The AGROW-HUB project aims to address the environmental and socio-economic challenges resulting from the limited utilization of agricultural and agri-food industrial waste in the South Mediterranean region by strengthening partnerships between universities, governmental bodies, and industrial sectors in Egypt, Tunisia, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
The project also seeks to build an integrated circular bio-economy model based on green technologies through updating and developing academic curricula, establishing Living Labs, and supporting business incubators and start-ups, thereby linking scientific research to real societal and labor market needs.
Furthermore, the project targets the transformation of agricultural waste into high-value products and bioactive compounds used in the food, feed, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and other green industries. This will support skills development, create new job opportunities, enhance sustainable value chains, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the region.
Inauguration of Third International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care PHS-2024 at Alexandria University
