Created: 18 February 2025

Under the auspicious of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Education organized its fifth employment forum yesterday, in the seminars and conferences hall at the faculty, and was held under the title "Teacher's Competencies and Employment Requirements in Schools in Alexandria Governorate".

 

 

Created: 24 December 2025

As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to enhancing national awareness among its students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, in cooperation with the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science, organized an educational lecture entitled “Regional Challenges and Their Impact on Egyptian National Security and Mechanisms of Confrontation.”

The lecture was delivered by Major General (Staff) Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid, former Director of the National Defense College, and was attended by faculty members and a large number of students.

During the lecture, Major General Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Farid presented a comprehensive analytical overview addressing the concepts of the state and national security, the risks of non-traditional warfare and fifth-generation wars, and the most prominent internal and external threats and their direct and indirect impacts on Egyptian national security, as well as mechanisms for confrontation and response. He emphasized that societal awareness—particularly among university youth—constitutes the first line of defense against these challenges, noting that universities represent a source of soft power and a beacon of enlightened thought capable of confronting current threats.

For her part, Dr. Marwa Khalil, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science for Education and Student Affairs, stressed the importance of building national awareness among students and benefiting from the expertise of national leaders. She affirmed that Egypt faces ongoing challenges from parties seeking to undermine its stability; however, the awareness of youth and their loyalty to the homeland remain the safety valve and the solid fortress against such challenges. She added that the role of the university has gone beyond academic education to include shaping awareness and building individuals capable of protecting their country and contributing positively to serving their community.

Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, also praised the active role of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science in strengthening cooperation with the General Command of Military Education, in a manner that contributes to achieving the goals of national and patriotic awareness.

This event comes as part of a series of seminars and educational programs implemented by Alexandria University in cooperation with the Military Education Department, aimed at reinforcing the concepts of national security and instilling the values of belonging and national loyalty among students, reflecting the pioneering role of Egyptian universities in serving the nation and building the individual.

Created: 26 June 2025

Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health organized a symposium yesterday entitled "Governance of Clinical and Field Research Ethics." The symposium was attended by Dr. Heba El-Qadi, Dean of the Higher Institute of Public Health; Dr. Zeinab Shata, Vice Dean of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Tamer Hafnawy, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine and Secretary of the Supreme Council for Clinical Medical Research Ethics; Dr. Maha Ghanem, Professor of Forensic Medicine and Member of the Supreme Council for Clinical Medical Research Ethics; Dr. Jihan Goifel, Assistant President of the University for International Branches Affairs; Dr. Dina El-Gayar, Director of the Project Management Unit at the University; Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, President of the Alexandria Doctors Syndicate; Dr. Mohamed Ansi El-Shafei, President of the Alexandria Pharmacists Syndicate; and a group of faculty members, specialists, and researchers from the Institute.

In her speech, Dr. Heba El-Qadi emphasized the importance of the symposium's topic in discussing the ethics of scientific research, especially in this era of accelerating discoveries and competing institutions for leadership. She emphasized that ethical conscience remains the true compass for researchers. She emphasized the importance of obtaining patient consent before conducting research, the confidentiality of patient data, and the right to withdraw without harm, noting that the researcher becomes responsible for protecting this privacy. She added that this symposium represents a good opportunity to exchange experiences and raise awareness of the importance of adhering to ethical standards, emphasizing that scientific progress is not measured solely by the results we achieve, but also by the method by which we arrive at those results.

In his speech, Dr. Tamer Hafnawy discussed the duties of the Supreme Council for Clinical Research Ethics, Law No. 214 of 2020 regulating clinical research and its executive regulations No. 927 of 2022. He also discussed the council's formation and organizational structure, its mission, which is to promote ethical standards in clinical research in Egypt, protect the rights and dignity of research participants, and promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability through oversight. He also addressed the council's values ​​of confidentiality, privacy, professionalism, governance, protection, security, and non-exploitation. He also addressed the council's duties, which include establishing a research database, surveying stakeholders, periodic review, inspection, complaints, and final review of research plans. He also addressed pre-clinical research related to humans and laboratory animals, and the Ethics Committee for the Use of Laboratory Animals in Research.

Dr. Maha Ghanem spoke about the Ethics Guide for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals in Education and Scientific Research, the importance of institutional committees, the importance of respecting human participants in research, the importance of following up on research implementation after ethical review, and the importance of Clinical Regulation No. 214 of 2020 and its Executive Regulations No. 927 of 2022.

Created: 28 October 2025

As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations marking the anniversary of the glorious October Victory, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the educational seminar organized by the Faculty of Nursing under the title “The Battle of Awareness… Our Youth, Our Responsibility”, held at the college’s main conference hall.

The seminar was delivered by Major General (Staff) Dr. Eng. Hafez Hassan, former Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry and former Assistant Chief of Operations of the Armed Forces. Among the attendees were Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Sahar Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Awatef El-Sharkawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Lamia El-Shafei, University Coordinator of Voluntary Activities, along with a large number of faculty members and students.

In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim emphasized Alexandria University’s keenness to instill the values of belonging and national awareness among its students by hosting prominent national figures capable of clarifying facts and enlightening youth about the challenges facing the nation. He noted that the spirit of the October Victory remains an everlasting lesson in the faith of Egyptians in their abilities, strategic planning, and determination to achieve victory despite all challenges.

During the seminar, Major General Hafez Hassan reviewed the various stages of the glorious October War — from the War of Attrition to the planning and preparation, the crossing of the Suez Canal, and the storming of the Bar Lev Line — leading to victory and the achievement of peace. He also addressed several key topics, including the reasons behind targeting Egypt, the importance of awareness of Egypt’s civilization and history, the role of human capital as a safeguard for the nation, and the dangers of rumors and fifth-generation warfare, emphasizing how awareness and knowledge are essential tools to confront them.

For her part, Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny expressed her appreciation for the support provided by the University administration, led by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, in organizing educational and awareness events. She stressed the importance of connecting the past with the present and drawing inspiration from the heroism of the October War to build the New Republic, highlighting that awareness and the investment in human potential are the true paths toward development and progress.

Meanwhile, Dr. Lamia El-Shafei noted that the University places great emphasis on developing students’ awareness through a series of educational seminars and cultural activities that host national figures and field experts to strengthen the spirit of loyalty and belonging among youth.

The seminar concluded with an open dialogue between Major General Hafez Hassan and the students, featuring rich discussions on the lessons of the October War and the current challenges facing the Egyptian state.