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Opening of the Second Scientific Student Conference of the Faculty of Nursing


The High Institute of Public Health Holds Awareness Seminar on World Hepatitis Day

As part of Alexandria University’s ongoing efforts to promote public health awareness, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health, in collaboration with the Association of Infection Control Physicians in Alexandria, organized an awareness seminar to mark World Hepatitis Day under the slogan “Together Towards a Future Free from Hepatitis.” The seminar was held at the Institute's premises.
The event was attended by Professor Dr. Heba El-Kady, Dean of the High Institute of Public Health; Professor Dr. Zeinab Shatta, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, President of the Alexandria Doctors' Syndicate; and Dr. Enas Goweily, Head of the Infection Control Physicians Association in Alexandria.
In her opening remarks, Professor Dr. Heba El-Kady emphasized the Institute’s commitment to organizing such awareness-raising events aimed at delivering accurate, evidence-based information on the prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis. She highlighted that the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Hepatitis Day annually on July 28, which coincides with the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Baruch Blumberg, the discoverer of the hepatitis B virus. This global occasion is an opportunity to underscore the importance of individual and institutional collaboration in adhering to infection prevention protocols. Dr. El-Kady added that the Institute seeks to strengthen cooperation with the Alexandria Doctors' Syndicate and the Infection Control Association to eradicate hepatitis completely.
Professor Dr. Zeinab Shatta shed light on the various community service programs offered by the Institute and how these programs reinforce collaboration between the Institute and the local community in tackling epidemic diseases. She emphasized the Institute's vital role in promoting health literacy among university students and the broader community.
Professor Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy highlighted the importance of cooperation between the High Institute of Public Health and the Doctors’ Syndicate to address public health challenges. He commended the key role of doctors in raising health awareness and the necessity of early screening, praising the positive outcomes of presidential health initiatives, particularly the “100 Million Healthy Lives” campaign.
Dr. Enas Goweily stressed the need for increased efforts in health education, especially the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of viral hepatitis. She noted the role of the Infection Control Physicians Association in Alexandria in organizing various activities to raise public awareness in the local community.
The seminar featured several lectures delivered by prominent medical professionals in Alexandria, including Dr. Iman El-Sheikhy (Consultant of Medical Microbiology and Immunology), Dr. Enas Goweily (Infection Control Consultant, Alexandria International Police Hospital), Dr. Hoda Abu Taleb (Infection Control Consultant, East City Hospital), Dr. Mai Bassiouny (Infection Control Consultant, Military Medical Complex), and Professor Dr. Nashwa Azzam (Professor of Microbiology, High Institute of Public Health). Topics discussed included:
The Battle Against Viral Hepatitis in Egypt: A Success Story and a Bright Future
From Risk to Response: Unsafe Injections and Post-Exposure Management
Sterilization and Disinfection
Dialysis and Seroconversion
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfectants
The seminar witnessed strong engagement from attendees, who shared their experiences and raised inquiries related to hepatitis, all of which were addressed by the panelists.
The 22nd International Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Business Kicks Off Under the Theme: "Business Intelligence and Global Transformations"

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University held its 22nd International Scientific Conference under the theme: "Business Intelligence and Global Transformations". The event was held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University; Professor Dr. Said Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Dr. Ayman Sheteiwy, Dean of the Faculty; and Professor Dr. Alaa El-Din El-Gharbawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.
The conference welcomed a distinguished group of deans and vice deans from various universities and higher institutes, alongside faculty members, teaching assistants, researchers, and a large number of students.
The conference program spanned five parallel scientific sessions, covering key topics in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Finance, Economics, and Information Systems. A total of 30 peer-reviewed research papers were presented, including five online presentations. The sessions featured 12 faculty members as discussants and attracted 24 attendees.
The event concluded with a set of significant recommendations, most notably: the need to train university faculty members in the use and instruction of business intelligence and artificial intelligence tools, and to integrate them into academic curricula, in order to prepare graduates equipped to meet the demands of both local and international job markets.
At the close of the conference, Professor Dr. Ayman Sheteiwy, Dean of the Faculty, extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the College Council, as well as all academic and administrative departments, for their dedicated efforts in organizing a conference that reflects the prestigious standing of the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University.


Higher Institute of Public Health Holds its 11th International Conference on Universal Health Coverage and its Relationship to Public Health



Workshop at Faculty of Education on Utilizing the Egyptian Knowledge Bank Activities

In line with the directives of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, to enhance the skills of researchers and faculty members in handling digital knowledge resources, Dr. Hesham Said, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, attended the training workshop organized by the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, under the title “How to Benefit from the Activities of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) and Access Databases and Knowledge Resources.”

The workshop was attended by Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty of Education; Dr. El-Sayeda Mahmoud Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farag, former Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Alaa Jaafar, Director of the Digital Library Unit; Dr. Walid Ali, representative of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank; and Dr. Hassan Ashary, representative of the Supreme Council of Universities, along with a number of faculty members, researchers, and students.

In his speech, Dr. Hesham Said welcomed the attendees, emphasizing that this workshop represents an important annual meeting for the Digital Library Unit and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank — a pioneering national project that stands as one of the main pillars supporting scientific research and innovation in higher education institutions. He pointed out that the Alexandria University Digital Library is one of the leading projects aimed at modernizing and digitizing university libraries, greatly enriching scientific research by providing advanced digital services and access to up-to-date global resources, enabling researchers to obtain high-quality references and studies easily.
He added that the project contributed to establishing a unified catalog and digital repository for university theses, facilitating research accessibility and exchange among universities, improving research quality, detecting plagiarism, and promoting academic integrity. He also referred to the main challenges facing the use of digital libraries, stressing the importance of investing in infrastructure, intensifying training programs, and updating regulations to ensure optimal use of digital library resources.

For his part, Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty, urged attendees to benefit from the workshop, explaining that its goal is to familiarize participants with the main databases provided by the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, their optimal usage, and the scientific journals, e-books, and academic curricula they include across various disciplines.

Dr. El-Sayeda Mahmoud Ibrahim emphasized that the Egyptian Knowledge Bank is one of the largest digital libraries in the world, providing verified scientific resources and comprehensive databases that support scientific research and contribute to advancing the educational process in Egyptian universities.

Dr. Alaa Jaafar noted that the workshop coincides with the World Open Science Day (November 10) declared by UNESCO, highlighting Egypt’s leading role in promoting the culture of open science through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, which is considered one of the most significant national projects for making knowledge accessible.
The workshop also included a detailed presentation by Dr. Walid Ali and Dr. Hassan Ashary on how to create and manage user accounts on the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, use academic search engines, obtain impact factor reports, check citations, and utilize research tools, software, and international databases available to researchers through the EKB.





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