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Winning Projects Announced in Second Incubation Edition of Alexandria University Incubator for Educational Innovations and Educational Technology PILOT
Within the framework of the activities of the Alexandria University Incubator Project for Pedagogical Innovation and Applications Serving Learning Objectives and Teaching (PILOT), funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the training camp for the second incubation edition was held over five days at the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, with an elite group of trainers and lecturers in the field of entrepreneurship to cover the training points necessary for the camp.
40 trainees, including graduates, faculty members, and their assistants from Alexandria University and other institutions, participated in the training camp. The participating ideas were diverse and were at the core of the business incubator’s activity (the field of using information technology in teaching and learning).
The jury was held for the participating projects, and seven projects were selected to be incubated in the PILOT incubator, where the companies will receive financial support amounting to three hundred thousand pounds per company, fully funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, in addition to technical, and legal support. The committee’s decision was approved, and the winning projects are as follows:
1. SciAsk
2. Young Engineering Academy
3. KED
4. Techno Def
5. Language Empire
6. Kemet
7. HR Mystery
It is worth noting that the PILOT incubator is one of the incubators of the National Program for Technological Incubators (INTILAC) affiliated with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and it is an incubator specialized in the field of educational innovations, educational technology, training, and capacity building.
President of Alexandria University Participates in International Students Iftar Ceremony
On the evening of Sunday, March 24, 2024, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, attended the iftar ceremony for international students, which was organized by the University’s Department of International Student Affairs for the third year in a row, with the aim of increasing social ties and strengthening and enriching human relations among international students.
The event was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Khaled Mohareb, Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Alexandria, and Mr. Tawfiq Al-Jahni, Deputy Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Alexandria, Dr. Hala Maklad, Director of the International Students Department at Alexandria University, as well as to faculty deans and representatives of a number of embassies, in addition to 250 male and female Alexandria University international students of various Arab, Asian and African nationalities.
During the ceremony, Dr. Abdelaziz Konoswa welcomed all attendees, stressing the university’s keenness to organize this event annually to enhance constructive communication with international students at Alexandria University, which will leave a good impression in their memories after they return to their homelands. He also praised the organization of this meeting that brings together students studying at Egypt of different nationalities and different cultures, which helps integrate and bring together these diverse cultures with their Egyptian counterpart.
The meeting included taking memorial photos, reciting poetry from various Arab communities, and an introduction session between the participating students.
Alexandria University Council Approves Proposed Numbers of Enrolling Students in Academic Year 2024/2025
The Alexandria University Council, in its session held today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, approved the numbers proposed for admission to the faculties of Alexandria University for the academic year 2024/2025, and to submit them to the Supreme Council of Universities.
The Council approved the establishment of a professional diploma in medical infection control at the Faculty of Medicine.
The Council approved the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the National Research Centre in Cairo, and the renewal of the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and Delta Water Magnetic Water Treatment Company and Beyti Dairy Products Company, and the memorandum of cooperation between Alexandria University (Faculty of Dentistry) and the Medical Information Systems Program in the Middle East and North Africa, the memorandum of agreement between Alexandria University and ETOS Company (Environmental Technology and Oil Services), and the proposed sponsorship agreement between the Francophone University Agency (AUF) and the Alex Monde Student Club regarding renewing the club’s membership in the network of leadership clubs for French-speaking students (CLEF) for the second year in a row, and a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia on behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
The Council approved the promotion of 22 faculty members, 11 to the position of professor, 11 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 13 lecturers, and the granting of 80 doctoral degrees and 142 master’s degrees in various scientific disciplines.
Alexandria University Receives Fulbright Commission Delegation to Discuss Cooperation
Today, Thursday, March 21, 2024, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received a Fulbright Commission delegation headed by Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Commission, to discuss and enhance ways of research and academic cooperation between the two sides, introduce Fulbright grants for research and study in the United States of America, and contribute to enhancing and developing the skills of researchers and faculty members at Alexandria University.
The meeting was attended by the Vice Presidents of the University, the Deans of Faculties and Institutes of Alexandria University, and officials of the International Relations Office, Foreign University Branches, and the University’s Project Management Unit.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa stressed Alexandria University’s keenness on itsclose relations with the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, explaining that the university always seeks to cooperate with the commission to introduce researchers and faculty members to the grants offered by the commission, pointing out that there will be cooperation through the commission with American universities that have dual academic degrees with Alexandria University to study or cooperate in research for a period of one or two semesters. He also pointed out that cooperation mechanisms were discussed in various scientific and academic fields, including the fields of medicine, engineering, arts, architecture, nursing, information technology, humanities, law, and business, by bringing in experts from the United States of America for training, teaching, and transferring experiences.
While Dr. Maggie Nassif stressed the depth of the relations between Alexandria University and the Fulbright Commission, given the distinguished reputation that Alexandria University enjoys at the international level, praising the university’s role in developing scientific research, improving the quality of the educational process, and constantly working to develop its human resources and keeping pace with global scientific developments in various specializations. Dr. Nassif also reviewed the scholarships provided by the Fulbright Commission are to study, conduct research, and train in the United States of America.
During the meeting, the programs and opportunities provided by the Comission to researchers and faculty members to develop their skills were reviewed, including master’s and doctoral programs.
Alexandria University’s Choir Festival Competition Results Announced for Group and Solo Performance
Within the framework of Alexandria University’s keenness to encourage students to engage in student activities, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the results of the Choir Festival Competition in Group and Solo Singing for University Faculties, were announced. The competition that was organized by the Department of Artistic and Cultural Activity at the General Administration of Youth Welfare for students of various faculties, aimed at discovering their talents and providing them with the opportunity to practice activities within the university. Each faculty presented a show that included individual and group singing and a duet.
The jury, which included Professor Dr. Mahmoud Bayoumi, former Dean of the Conservatory Institute, Professor Dr. Baheya El-Ekhriti, former Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, and Dr. Sherihan El-Heddini, Lecturer of Western Solfege and coach of the university’s choir team, revealed the result of the competition, where the Faculty of Education came in first place for the fifth year in a row, the Faculty of business came in second place, the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys and the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls came in third place, and the Faculty of Arts came in fourth place, while the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science was ranked fifth.
Students from different faculties also achieved different positions in solo singing and duet in the festival, which took place under the supervision of Mr. Shihab Mahrous, Acting Director General of the General Administration for Youth Welfare, and Ms. Noha Nadi, Director of the Department of Cultural and Artistic Activity.
