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Faculty of Pharmacy Holds Educational Lecture on "Regional Challenges and Their Impact on Egyptian National Security"
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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Tour Guiding Department Organizes a Student Activities Exhibition
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting student innovation and creativity, Prof. Abir Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, inaugurated the Student Activities Exhibition organized by the Tour Guiding Department. The event was attended by Prof. Hanan Al-Assar, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Sara Katat, Head of the Tour Guiding Department, along with faculty members and teaching assistants of the department.
During the exhibition, Prof. Abir Attia emphasized that the event aims to encourage students to develop creative thinking and enhance their self-confidence. She noted that the showcased works reflect their professional skills and contributions in proposing innovative ideas and solutions that help develop the tourism sector. She also added that the research projects presented by first-year students covered a variety of topics related to Ancient Egyptian art and Greco-Roman art. She expressed her appreciation for the students’ outstanding efforts, affirming that they are a source of pride for the faculty and true ambassadors of Egypt in various fields of tourism. She also extended her thanks to the faculty members and teaching assistants for their role in mentoring and supporting the students.
On her part, Prof. Hanan Al-Assar praised the continuous efforts of faculty members in supervising the students, confirming that such support contributed to highlighting their creative abilities. She stressed that the exhibition provided students with an opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge, reflecting their readiness to integrate into the job market.
Prof. Sara Katat also expressed her appreciation for the significant support provided by the faculty administration to the students, explaining that such activities help them develop their presentation, communication, and public-speaking skills, while also confirming their preparedness to excel in their professional careers.
Students of the Faculty of Agriculture Achieve Advanced Positions at the First Afro-Arab Agricultural Forum
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture at Alexandria University participated in the activities of the First Afro-Arab Agricultural Forum, hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University.
Professor Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, expressed her pride in the outstanding results achieved by the faculty’s male and female students during their participation in the forum, affirming that this excellence reflects the high level of preparation and continuous support provided for student activities. She also extended her appreciation to the University and Faculty Youth Welfare Administration and the Students’ Union for their efforts, which contributed to the success of the participation and its distinguished representation.
The Dean of the Faculty explained that the faculty participated with a distinguished delegation comprising 53 male and female students who took part in a wide range of activities and competitions, including scouting, artistic, cultural, scientific, sports, and social activities. This participation resulted in remarkable achievements, as the students won a large number of advanced positions, أبرزها included the following:
First Place Cup in:
Five-a-side football competition (Sports Activity).
Scouting Activity in the following fields:
Environmental field
Values and attitudes
Economy and citizenship
Global communication
Life skills
Second Place Cup in:
Scientific activity.
Innovative Project Competition using Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Scientific Activity).
100-meter sprint competition “Female Students” (Sports Activity).
Ideal Female Student competition (Social Activity).
Individual Instrument Performance “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Individual Singing Competition “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Hymns Competition “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Poetry Competition (Cultural Activity).
Scouting Activity in the following fields:
Religious field
Arts and Literature field
Scouting and Guidance field
Third Place Cup in:
Sports Activity.
Hadith Competition “Male Students” (Cultural Activity).
Hadith Competition “Female Students” (Cultural Activity).
Wall Magazine Competition (Cultural Activity).
Chess Competition “Male Students” (Social Activity).
In addition, students of the Faculty won the title of Ideal Scout Leader in the scouting activity.
The delegation was supervised during the forum by Professor Dr. El-Hussein El-Saify, Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Sabroot, Ms. Naglaa Refaat, Head of the Youth Welfare Department, along with the Youth Welfare supervisors of the Faculty.
Engineering Students Conclude International Summer Training Program at the University of Louisville, USA
Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, six students from the Faculty of Engineering successfully concluded their distinguished participation in the International Summer Training Program at the University of Louisville, USA, which has been organized for the fourth consecutive year as part of the academic partnership between the two universities.
The University President emphasized that this international partnership reflects Alexandria University’s commitment to providing its students with global educational and research opportunities, enhancing their academic and professional competitiveness, and preparing them for leadership and excellence in various fields of advanced engineering.
Prof. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, pointed out that the program is considered one of the most prominent research training initiatives for undergraduate students in the Middle East. It provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage in applied research projects within the University of Louisville’s advanced laboratories, under the direct supervision of leading American professors and scientists.
This year’s cohort included students from Chemical Engineering, Computer and Communications Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, Gas and Petrochemicals Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering. During the closing ceremony, students presented research projects that demonstrated their creativity and ability to engage with international scientific environments—earning praise from University of Louisville leaders, including Prof. Emmanuel Collins, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Ayman El-Baz, Chair of the Department of Bioengineering; and Prof. Thomas Rockaway, Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
This participation comes within the framework of an extended partnership between the two universities, which includes:
Dual Degree Program (2+2): offering Engineering students the opportunity to earn a double bachelor’s degree from both universities in all engineering majors. Last year, the first cohort in Biomedical Engineering graduated after seven students successfully completed their studies at the University of Louisville.
Joint Master’s Program: allowing students to complete 6 credit hours during their undergraduate studies at Alexandria University, then transfer to the University of Louisville to complete 24 credit hours and obtain a Master of Science in Engineering degree.