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Alexandria University receives Delegation from Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Professor Li Wentang, Vice President of the Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party (Chinese National Academy of the Communist Party of China) and a well-known academic researcher involved in interdisciplinary research in the fields of humanities and social policy, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting aimed to discuss academic and cultural cooperation opportunities between the two sides, and the exchange of opinions, ideas and experiences in the fields of social and human sciences, international relations and topics of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Sameh Shehata, supervisor of the University’s Office of International Relations, Dr. Bushra Salem, Head of the International Relations Office, Dr. Naglaa Abou-Agag, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Sherine Adel, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Lana Habib, Executive Director of the Teaching Arabic Language to Foreigners Centre (TAFL), and Dr. Doha Magdy, lecturer at the Chinese Language Department, Faculty of Arts.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Chinese guests to Alexandria University, expressing his appreciation for the great Chinese civilization and the tremendous progress in the fields of technical and social sciences. He stressed the university’s keenness to consolidate cooperation with Chinese academic and cultural bodies, activate the agreements signed between the two sides in various fields, and discuss the possibility of establishing joint scientific degrees, research cooperation, and exchange of faculty members and students in light of the strength of Egyptian Chinese relations under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Professor Li Wentang expressed his pleasure for being at the prestigious Alexandria University, pointing to the deep relations between Egypt and China and his appreciation for the great Egyptian civilization and the development boom taking place in Egypt in various fields during the era of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. He explained that the Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party (the Chinese National Academy of Governance) includes 12 colleges specialized in the fields of humanities and social sciences, which develops and qualifies young, middle and senior competencies and cadres for leadership in all Chinese provinces and institutions. He stressed the keenness of his institution on scientific, academic, and cultural cooperation with Egyptian universities in general and Alexandria University in particular in the humanities and social sciences of common interest, within the framework of Silk Belt Initiative.
The meeting included a presentation on the history of Alexandria University, its material and human capabilities in the field of education and scientific research, and its international relations with highly ranked international universities, as well as its international campuses outside Egypt in South Sudan and Chad.
Alexandria University Council Announces Nominees for Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Awards for 2023 and Supreme Council of Culture Awards for 2024
The Alexandria University Council, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, University President, approved the nominations of Alexandria University for the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Awards for the year 2023, as follows:
• Nomination of Dr. Esmat Mohamed Hussein Hegazy, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, for the Nile Prize (in the field of science).
• Nomination of Dr. Manal Fawzi Abdelwahab, Emerita Professor at the Faculty of Science, for the Women’s Appreciation Award (in the field of water, energy, and environmental sciences).
• For the Supreme Council of Culture Awards in 2024:
• Nomination of Dr. Mohamed Shaker Abdelkhalek, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, for the Nile Award for Egyptian Creators (in the field of arts).
• Nomination of Dr. Saeed Saad Mohamed Badr, Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, for the State Appreciation Award (in the field of arts).
• Nomination of Dr. Mona Abdelghani Haggag, Emerita Professor at the Faculty of Arts, for the State Appreciation Award (in the field of social sciences)
• Nomination of Dr. Howayda Mohamed Abdelfattah El-Sebaei, Professor and Head of the Photography Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts, for the State Award for Excellence (in the field of arts).
• Nomination of Dr. Fatheya Fathi Abdo El-Salami, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts, for the State Award for Excellence (in the field of social sciences).
Alexandria University Council Congratulates President El-Sisi for Winning 2024 Presidential Elections
The Alexandria University Council, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, during its meeting on Tuesday the 26th of December 2023, extended its sincere heartfelt congratulations to Mr. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, for winning a new presidential term, and renewing the confidence of the people of Egypt in His Excellency, to support the process of construction and development.
The University President also praised the active participation of all Alexandria University employees, casting their votes in the 2024 presidential elections, as it is a national duty to preserve their gains and constitutional rights, and to preserve security and stability, in a civilized appearance that reflects the values of Alexandria University. Dr. Konsowa stressed that progress and development require determination and perseverance. He also emphasized to faculty deans the importance of continuous communication with students to prepare them as future leaders, developing the spirit and values of loyalty and belonging in them, as they are an integral part of society and the whole future.
As part of the university’s efforts to develop laboratories and strengthen their infrastructure for the research and educational process, the university president explained that the committee that was formed for this purpose will tour all faculties to review and evaluate laboratories and equipment and submit reports on their efficiency, in preparation for carrying out maintenance or replacement work and purchasing new equipment.
The University President also reviewed the developments in establishing the international branch of Alexandria University in cooperation with international universities on the university’s grounds in Borg El Arab suburb of Alexandria.
The Council agreed to update the JCR 2021 (SCIE and SSCI) list approved by the University Council, which contains 13,785 journals distributed over 299 specializations, to be the JCR 2022 list (SCIE and SSCI and AHCI), which was recently issued and contains 22,177 journals distributed over 254 specializations, for the benefit of researchers, so that it will be implemented as of January 1, 2024.
The Council approved the allocation of 250 scholarships at a discount of 50% of the value of the credit hour for students applying to graduate programs and degrees at the Faculty of Education during the spring of 2024 for the academic year 2023/2024.
The University President congratulated the university’s administrative staff on the continued implementation of the international standard for ISO 9001/2015 within the university’s various departments, after the audit visit by the GIC team that grants the various ISO certificates. It is worth mentioning that the ISO certificates were granted to the university last year 2022 and continue for three years with annual follow-up. Dr. Konsowa offered thanks to everyone who participated in this achievement, raising the performance level within all university departments, and developing it over the last year, honourably representing the university.
The Council honoured Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, for the end of their deanship term and their outstanding performance during their tenure of the two faculties, wishing them continued success and prosperity.
The Council approved the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Education) and the Fujairah Scientific Club in the United Arab Emirates, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Dentistry) and the Central Administration of Dentistry at the Ministry of Health and Population, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the University of Essex in the United Kingdom, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and the University of Essex (School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering in Essex), and the cooperation protocol between the Alexandria University (Faculty of Arts) and the American University of Buffalo in the field of humanities and social sciences.
The Council accepted the donation submitted by the Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company (SUMED) in the amount of 1.25 million Egyptian pounds to purchase a platelet separator device for the Chest Diseases Department at the Medical Research Institute.
The Council approved the promotion of 17 faculty members to the position of professor and 10 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 13 lecturers, and the granting of 60 doctoral degrees and 103 master’s degrees in various scientific discplines.
Theatre Department and Department of Cultural and Artistic Activities at Alexandria University Participate in Theatrical Performances in Cairo
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and in response to the invitation of Dr. Ghada Gobbara, President of the Academy of Arts, the Theatre Department at the Faculty of Arts and the General Administration of Youth Welfare (Cultural and Artistic Activity Department) participated in two theatrical performances entitled “Handala” and “Captain Yahya El-Nashed Team.” They were presented to the Cairo audience at the Nihad Seleiha Theatre, under the supervision of Dr. Manal Fouda, Head of the Theatre Department at the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Gamal Yakout, Professor at the Theatre Department, Mr. Mohamed Abdelkader, Teaching Assistant at the Department, Mr. Shehab Mahrous, General Director of Youth Welfare, and Ms. Noha Nadi, Director of the Department of Cultural and Artistic Activity. The performances were directed by the student Marwan Mahmoud, and Mr. Ahmed Samir.
Dr. Konsowa Inaugurates “Lobna El-Wardani Guest House” Serving Children of Borg El-Arab Cancer Hospital, Announces Preparing 3 Other Buildings to Ease Burden on Patients and Their Families
On Sunday the 24th of November 2023, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated “Lobna El-Wardani Guest House” attached to Borg El-Arab University Hospital, which is designated to host children with cancer and their families free of charge, in the presence of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Students’ Affairs, Dr. Shadi Fadel, Director of Borg El-Arab Hospital, Dr. Raafat Naga and Dr. Ahmed Naga, members of the Alexandria Orphan Sponsorship Association, Mr. Ayman Nazih, Governor of the Rotary District, in addition to several Alexandrian community leaders, businessmen, members of the civil society and business organizations, as well as members of Rotary in Alexandria.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa extended his thanks to the Alexandria Orphan Sponsorship Association’s initiative, civil society organizations, businesses, and Rotary members who contributed to this great humanitarian work, and for preparing the guest house at the highest level to host children and their families until they receive chemotherapy and radiation treatment, especially since most of the people visiting the hospital are from outside Alexandria Governorate who find it difficult to visit the hospital. The university president stressed that civil society is an essential partner in supporting university hospitals to provide the best medical service to citizens. Konsowa also announced the preparation of three other buildings to accommodate the largest possible number of children and their families and to relieve patients from Alexandria Governorate or those coming from outside it.
While Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen praised the role of civil society organizations and businesses in bringing this great humanitarian work to light. Dr. Abdelmohsen pointed out that Borg El-Arab Hospital provides comprehensive health services to children with cancer and works to provide care for them through medical staff and nursing staff, who are qualified and trained to deal with children and their families
medically and psychologically to alleviate their suffering
Dr. Ahmed Naga, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, and the person in charge of the project, indicated that the house consists of 5 floors and contains 15 rooms. He pointed out that the goal of its establishment is to provide a safe environment for the child with cancer, as the house hosts each child with one of his or her relatives and provides them with accommodation free of charge through a qualified team to deal with different cases. Dr. Naga also pointed out that the home was prepared for a cost of 3 million pounds through the Alexandria Orphan Sponsorship Association’s initiative.
