Created: 07 December 2025

Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with the National Council for Women – Alexandria Branch, organized an awareness forum titled “Combating Violence Against Women in the Digital Age.” The event reflects the commitment of both institutions to supporting national efforts aimed at empowering and protecting women, as well as highlighting the role of educational institutions in promoting awareness and fostering a safe society that respects women’s rights and dignity.

The forum was attended by Prof. Dr. Hanan Hosny El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Prof. Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Ms. Safaa Tawfiq, member of the National Council for Women; a group of specialists, faculty members, students, civil society representatives, and individuals interested in women’s issues. The event was delivered by Dr. Nevin Gamal from the Community Health Nursing Department.

In her speech, Prof. Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny highlighted the connection between combating violence against women and the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing Egypt’s effective role in empowering women, protecting them from all forms of violence, and reinforcing the role of educational institutions in supporting these efforts.

Prof. Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada stressed the importance of raising awareness about the risks of violence against women and the need to adopt effective preventive strategies in light of digital transformation.

Dr. Nagah Abdelrahman Ragah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf in Alexandria, delivered a lecture on the religious perspective and its role in reducing violence.

From a religious and humanitarian standpoint, Pastor Ihab Helmy spoke about respecting women and rejecting all forms of violence, affirming the role of religious institutions in promoting awareness and reinforcing values of compassion and coexistence.

Ms. Amira Samir, member of the National Council for Women, highlighted the Council’s efforts in protecting and empowering women.

Dr. Manal Foda, Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit at Alexandria University, presented the unit’s activities and initiatives within the university.

Eng. Islam Ghanem, Information Systems and AI Consultant, delivered a presentation on cybercrimes targeting women and methods of digital protection.

The interventions concluded with Dr. Ola Mamdouh, Professor of Community Health Nursing, who discussed the health and social impacts of digital violence.

At the end of the forum, a set of recommendations was issued, emphasizing the importance of strengthening community awareness and expanding educational programs focused on preventing all forms of violence, particularly digital violence, which continues to grow in impact alongside technological advancement.

Created: 08 December 2025

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.

Created: 15 April 2026

As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting student activities, Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University, inaugurated the 45th Scout Festival and the 17th Guiding Course for the university’s male and female scouts, held at the Faculty of Engineering.

The event was attended by Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Shehab Mahrous, General Director of Youth Welfare, Mr. Sameh Hammouda, Director of the Scouts Department, in addition to a number of academic and administrative leaders and students.

The opening activities began with a distinguished parade featuring scout teams from various faculties of the university, followed by the flag salute in a scene that reflected the spirit of discipline and belonging.

During the event, Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim welcomed the attendees, expressing his pleasure at the participation of the university’s scouts in these activities. He affirmed the university’s keenness to support activities that contribute to building well-rounded student personalities and developing their leadership and volunteer skills. He also recommended that scout members continue to develop their capabilities and enhance their positive participation in community service.

He praised the efforts of the Youth Welfare Administration in organizing these activities, as well as the educational role played by the scouting movement as a way of life that contributes to instilling positive values and fostering the spirit of cooperation, teamwork, and discipline.

Dr. Abdel Hakim also emphasized the importance of organizing such activities on a regular basis, as they provide opportunities to discover students’ talents, showcase their artistic creations and handicrafts, and work on marketing them in a distinguished manner, thereby supporting a culture of innovation and productivity among youth.

Created: 19 December 2025

Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Professor Dr. Afaf El-Awfy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, attended the theatrical performance titled “No Matter How Clearly We Anticipate and Define Human Behavior”, presented by students of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University. The performance was held at the Conference Hall, Lecture Hall (1), Faculty of Engineering.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Dr. Wael El-Maghlany, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; and Dr. Iman Harraz, Lecturer and Supervisor of the Artistic Committee at the Faculty of Engineering.

The performance addressed the concept of rejecting classifications and preconceived judgments imposed on individuals, emphasizing that judging a person should be based on a genuine understanding of their circumstances and environment, conveying a meaningful humanitarian and societal message.

The Vice Presidents of the University praised the distinguished artistic level of the performance and the impressive talent demonstrated by the students of the Faculty of Engineering Theater, affirming Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting student activities, encouraging artistic creativity, and promoting the role of purposeful art in raising awareness and fostering positive values among youth.