English Faculty News
Alexandria University Team “Vulnera” Wins First Place in North Africa at the Huawei Developer Competition 2025
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the Vulnera team from the Faculty of Computers and Data Science on their distinguished achievement of winning first place at the North Africa level in the Huawei Developer Competition 2025, affirming that this victory reflects the excellence of the university’s students and their strong ability to compete in international arenas.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, noted that this achievement is a testament to the quality of the educational process and academic training, as well as the advanced applied skills possessed by Alexandria University students. He also highlighted the excellence of the Faculty of Computers and Data Science in the fields of cybersecurity and data science, reaffirming the university’s full commitment to supporting its students and encouraging them to achieve further successes and accomplishments at both regional and international levels.
For her part, Dr. Magda Madbouly, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Data Science, extended her congratulations to the members of the Vulnera team, praising the efforts of the faculty staff and all those who contributed to the team’s academic, technical, and administrative supervision and support. She emphasized the faculty’s commitment to providing a stimulating educational environment that helps develop students’ capabilities and refine their skills.
The Vulnera team consists of student Amr Medhat Fathy, third year, Cybersecurity Department, and student Mohannad Mohiey Mohamed, third year, Cybersecurity Department. This victory is the first of its kind for an Egyptian team in the history of the competition, which witnessed strong competition with the participation of 389 teams and more than 1,400 developers from students, companies, and technology communities from various African countries.
Faculty of Agriculture Organizes Seminar on Renewing Religious Discourse and Enhancing Youth Awareness
Within the series of volunteer and awareness activities organized by Alexandria University, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture held an awareness seminar titled "Renewing Religious Discourse and Raising Awareness Among Youth." The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty, and was supervised and organized by Prof. Dr. Maha Adel Konah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Attwa, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, with the participation of Dr. Lamyaa Khamis El-Shafei, Coordinator of Volunteer Activities at the University.
The keynote speakers included His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal, Director-General of Al-Azhar Preaching, Sheikh Ahmed Abdel Ghani, Sheikh El-Sayed Abdel Mawla, and Ms. Nagwa Shebl from Al-Azhar Preachers (male and female). The lecturers addressed multiple axes concerning the importance of renewing religious discourse and its role in promoting enlightened thought and protecting youth from misleading ideas.
In his speech, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal stressed that the renewal of religious discourse does not mean changing constants, but rather "re-presenting them to young people in a contemporary language based on correct understanding and moderation, thereby enhancing their ability to distinguish between right and wrong, and confronting intellectual challenges in light of the rapid development of the world." He also emphasized the importance of empowering youth with sound religious knowledge that contributes to building genuine awareness based on positive thinking, ethics, and humanitarian values.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty, explained that organizing such seminars comes within the framework of the social role of the Faculty and the University in "building an aware student personality, capable of critical thinking, and immunized against rumors and extremist ideas." She affirmed that the Faculty is committed to implementing more awareness-raising activities that support students on both the scientific and human levels and contribute to their effective participation in community service.
At the conclusion of the event, the Faculty honored the lecturers in appreciation of their participation and efforts in spreading awareness and promoting enlightened thought among students.
The Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education at Alexandria University Organizes Three Awareness Seminars on “Anger and Violence Management,” “The Art of Excellence in University Public Speaking,” and “Combating Cyber Blackmail”
Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education organized a series of awareness events aimed at raising students’ awareness and developing their skills, as part of the faculty’s commitment to providing a supportive and stimulating educational and cultural environment that fosters excellence and creativity.
Dr. Doaa El-Deriry Abu El-Hassan, Dean of the Faculty, emphasized that the Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education continues its efforts to offer awareness and training programs that contribute to building students’ personalities and developing their life and academic skills. She also highlighted the faculty’s ongoing initiatives designed to enhance students’ capabilities and support their role in serving the community, in line with the university’s vision to advance the educational process.
Dr. Sabrine Atiya Morsal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained that these seminars come as part of the faculty’s plan to qualify students, strengthen their academic and personal abilities, and reinforce the university’s role in serving the community by providing an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
The first seminar, titled “Anger and Violence Management,” was held in cooperation with the Alexandria Health Directorate – East Medical District. It was presented by Dr. Mariam Mounir Fouad and Dr. Manal Ali Mohamed, specialists in family education at the San Stefano Family Health Center. The seminar discussed the concept and mechanisms of anger, methods for controlling emotional reactions, the associated health impacts, and an overview of anger management sessions, alongside practical guidelines to help students deal positively with emotional situations.
The second seminar, titled “The Art of Excellence in University Public Speaking,” was organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Teaching Methods of Physical Education. It was delivered by Dr. Naglaa Fathy Khalifa, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Professor of Teaching Methods of Gymnastics and Sports Shows. The seminar covered essential skills for outstanding presenters, body language, effective communication techniques, methods for building self-confidence and psychological readiness, in addition to designing engaging lectures, academic presentation ethics, and showcasing examples of distinguished speakers.
The third awareness seminar, titled “How to Combat Cyber Blackmail,” was organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in cooperation with the National Council for Women in Alexandria. The seminar explained the definition and types of cyber blackmail, how individuals fall victim to it, practical steps for dealing with such incidents, and the principles of safeguarding information security and data confidentiality. It was delivered by Ms. Mona Refaat Mohamed Taman, Deputy Chairwoman and Managing Director of Leaders of Future International Group. The seminar witnessed significant engagement from the students, with an open Q&A session at the end.
The events were attended by faculty members and students of the college, and the seminars were coordinated by Dr. Wafaa Gaber, the General Coordinator of Seminars at the Faculty.
Closing Ceremony of the International Workshop at the Faculty of Fine Arts for Training Students in the Digital Documentation of Industrial Heritage in Alexandria
On behalf of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Prof. Dr. Afaf El-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, attended yesterday the closing session of the COSIMENA 2025 Winter School, organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts from 26 November to 7 December 2025.
This event comes within the framework of scientific cooperation between Alexandria University and several international partner universities, including Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg, Bauhaus University Weimar in Germany, University of Sharjah, and Jordan University of Science and Technology, with full funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under the COSIMENA 2025 program.
In her speech, Prof. Dr. El-Oufi thanked the organizers and participants for the rich scientific output presented during the Winter School, affirming that Alexandria University places great importance on documenting industrial and cultural heritage, as it represents a vital pillar in strengthening identity and preserving the city’s long-standing industrial history. She also emphasized the university’s continued support for academic activities that enhance students’ skills in digital documentation and the use of modern technologies in collecting and analyzing heritage data.
On behalf of Prof. Dr. Nevine Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Prof. Dr. Amani Reda, Acting Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, highlighted the Faculty’s vital role in supporting international partnerships and adopting modern architectural documentation methods, contributing to strengthening students’ research capabilities and keeping pace with global scientific trends.
Prof. Dr. Heba Abu El-Fadl, Head of the Architecture Department, also affirmed that the department is keen to enhance academic exchange with experts and specialists from Arab and foreign universities, supporting curriculum development and enriching the educational experience of Fine Arts students, particularly in the fields of architectural documentation and industrial heritage.
In the same context, Ms. Nermeen Abdel-Aaty, Coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Academic and Research Links between Germany and the Middle East and North Africa, affiliated with DAAD, explained that the center works to create effective communication networks between universities and experts in the fields of heritage and documentation, noting that this year’s Winter School stands as a successful model of international scientific cooperation.
Dr. Merhan Demir, Coordinator of the Winter School and Lecturer at the Architecture Department, presented the historical background of the Minet El Bassal Cotton Exchange Building, which served as the main study project of the workshop. Students documented the building using advanced digital documentation techniques, including 3D scanning and digital modelling. She praised the significant contributions of Egyptian and international experts in enriching the scientific and practical content offered to the students.
During the closing session, participating students delivered presentations showcasing the results of their work in documenting the Cotton Exchange Building. Their presentations were widely appreciated for their high accuracy and quality in analysis and delivery. This was followed by an open discussion session between students and organizers, highlighting key lessons learned and future plans. The events concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.
The First Annual Pediatric Cardiology Unit Conference to Be Held at Faculty of Medicine in December 2025
The Pediatric Cardiology Unit at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine – Alexandria University, announces the convening of its First Annual Conference from 18 to 19 December 2025, at the Smouha Medical Complex – Third-Floor Auditorium, Children’s Hospital.
This year’s conference features distinguished scientific collaboration with Prof. Hala Agha and Prof. Magdy Mahmoud through the Pediatric Cardiology Club, in recognition of their valuable academic contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology.
The event will host a select group of professors and experts in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric cardiac surgery from various universities across Egypt, with the aim of exchanging expertise and discussing the latest developments in this specialized field.