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During the University Council meeting held today, Tuesday, July 29, under his chairmanship, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, reviewed the results of his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The visit comes as part of preparations for the commencement of studies at the university's branch there, starting with the 2025/2026 academic year. He explained that the visit included a meeting with officials from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, where details related to the academic programs to be offered at the branch at the undergraduate and graduate levels were discussed. He indicated that the first phase will include the launch of programs granting Alexandria University degrees and international programs granting double degrees in cooperation with several American, British, and European universities with academic cooperation with Alexandria University. The University President added that preparations are currently underway to form a Board of Trustees for the university's branch in Abu Dhabi, in accordance with the requirements of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education. The Board of Trustees will include a select group of prominent figures, enhancing the efficiency of governance and institutional support for the new branch.

The University President also reviewed the plan to launch a branch of Alexandria University in Malaysia, modelled after the Abu Dhabi branch. This branch will offer Alexandria University programs and international programs aimed at attracting students from Malaysia and East Asian countries, contributing to expanding the university's global reach and enhancing academic and cultural exchange with countries in the region.

  • Dr. Konsowa emphasized the importance of the participation of all university faculties in the "Be Ready" presidential initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with the Education Development Fund and several international partners. The initiative aims to equip students with the future skills required by the labour market, in areas including digital skills, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and institutional innovation. He noted that the university's professional development centres are providing the required training, in addition to online training programs that provide distance learning opportunities.
  • The Council honoured Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The University President commended his dedication to fulfilling his academic and administrative responsibilities, his continuous efforts to improve the quality of services provided to students and support the educational process, and his professional management of all matters. The Council wished him continued success in his academic and professional career.
  • The Council also honoured Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science; and Dr. Asaad El-Kiki, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys in Abu Qir, on the occasion of the end of their tenure as deans of their faculties. The Council commended their dedicated efforts and academic and administrative contributions, which contributed to supporting the educational process and developing institutional performance within their faculties. The President wished them continued success in their future professional and academic careers.
  • The Council approved the regulations for student transfers, registration, and admission to the university's faculties for the 2025/2026 academic year.
  • The Council approved the establishment of a professional diploma in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine.
  • The Council also approved the establishment of two professional master's programs in environmental disaster management and operational safety, as well as three master's programs in biotechnology and artificial intelligence, forensic biotechnology, and biotechnology and nanoscience at the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, based on the credit-hour system.
  • The Council approved the collaboration between the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls and the Terry Fox College of Sport Science and Business in Canada to offer training courses and certificates through distance learning, within the framework of the agreement signed between the two parties.
  • The Council approved the award of 100 scholarships for various diplomas to graduate students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (during the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters), with a 50% discount per credit hour.
  • The Council also approved the award of 50 scholarships to the Faculty of Agriculture, with a 50% discount on the value of credit hours, for new graduate students enrolled in the professional master's degree and the professional diploma in plant clinic and plant health techniques.
  • The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding for Institutional Cooperation between Alexandria University and the Union for the Mediterranean, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and Southwest University in the People's Republic of China, and the Cooperation Protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University in Canada.
  • The Council also approved donations to the Faculty of Science from Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (SIDPEC) amounting to one million Egyptian pounds, the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) in the amount of two million Egyptian pounds, and the Middle East Refining Company (MIDOR) in the amount of two million and 250 thousand Egyptian pounds to renovate and develop laboratories and restore the walls of the faculty building in Shatby. The Council also approved donations from Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company in the amount of one million Egyptian pounds to repair and restore parts of the faculty building in Moharram Bek, Anglo Africa Company in the amount of two million Egyptian pounds, and Abu Qir Petroleum Company in the amount of 6.5 million Egyptian pounds to purchase equipment and workshop supplies for the faculty's geology department.
  • The Council approved the promotion of 26 faculty members, 9 to the position of professor, 17 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 20 lecturers, and the awarding of 81 doctoral degrees and 223 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.

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