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Alexandria University Council agreed in its session chaired by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, that the first semester in all university faculties will start on Saturday, September 28, with the first semester exams starting on January 4, 2025 according to the nature of study and exams in each faculty, while the mid-year vacation begins on January 25, 2025 for two weeks, and the second semester begins on February 8, 2025 with the second semester exams starting during June 2025.
The University President stressed to the deans of the faculties the need to continue to adhere to the regulations for organizing graduation ceremonies in all faculties, so that they are within the university campus and in accordance with university values and customs, stressing the prohibition of using the name or logo of the university in any graduation celebrations held outside the university, and it is also prohibited for faculty members, assistants and administrators at the university to attend these external events.
The University President thanked the laboratory and equipment development committee that was formed to improve the infrastructure of the research and educational process in all faculties of the university, for its efforts in listing all these devices. He stressed the importance of this initiative that comes within the framework of the university's vision to enhance its developmental role, improve the quality of the educational process, and keep pace with the national trends of Egypt's Vision 2030, which includes establishing branches of international universities in partnership with Alexandria University, supporting scientific research based on knowledge, and establishing dual programs with international universities, so that Alexandria University remains in its rightful position at the local, Arab, African and international levels.
Within the framework of Alexandria University's keenness to care for its students, the council approved raising the value of comprehensive insurance for students against accidents, disability and death to ensure the provision of the best means of care and the greatest number of social benefits. The council decided to form a three-member committee of experts for this purpose.
The council honoured Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, on the end of their deanship tenure, thanking them for their tangible efforts during their work period to advance the two faculties.
The Council also honoured Mr. Mohamed Fathy Abul-Nasr, Secretary-General of the University, on the end of his term at the University, praising his efforts during his years of service, and wishing him success and prosperity.
The Council approved the allocation of one thousand scholarships for students and researchers to apply for postgraduate diplomas at the Faculty of Education for the Fall 2024 semester for the academic year 2025/2024, with a 50% reduction in the cost of the credit hour.
The Council approved the establishment of a joint professional master's degree in Nuclear Law between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University.
The Council approved the academic agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.
The Council approved the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels) and San Stefano Tourism Investment Company, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and Vita Biotics Company, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and King Faisal University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and each of the Trade Union Committee of the Egyptian Customs Authority in Alexandria, the Trade Union Committee of the Real Estate Tax Authority in Alexandria, and the Trade Union Committee of the Egyptian Tax Authority in Alexandria (Education and Training Committee of the Syndicate), the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Medicine) and West China Hospital - Sichuan University, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and the Francophone University Agency of Montreal Quebec in Canada.
The Council approved the inclusion and renewal of memberships of internal and external faculty councils from for two academic years in the various faculties and institutes of the university.
The Council approved the donation presented by the faculty members of the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems at the Faculty of Arts, which is a set of surveying devices worth 1.1 million pounds, the donation presented by Dr. Ahmed Serag El-Din, Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, to the Department of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy at El-Hadra University Hospital, which is an electromagnetic wave therapy device, worth 1.29 million pounds, and the donation presented by El-Gharabli Engineering Works Company to the new university hospital, which is a 300-liter steam sterilization device worth two million pounds.
The Council approved the promotion of 27 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 20 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 23 lecturers, and the granting of 75 doctoral degrees and 110 master's degrees in various scientific specializations.
