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Graduate Studies and Research Council Forms Committee to Unify Graduate Certificates Format in Alexandria University Faculties and Institutes
Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, confirmed during the Graduate Studies and Research Council meeting held this morning, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, that a committee will be formed to unify the form of certificates for graduate studies and research at the level of faculties and institutes of Alexandria University. He pointed out that the committee will also be responsible for unifying the translation of these certificates in English so that they are compatible with the Arabic language of the certificates, stressing that the best design will be achieved so that it is unified in a way that suits Alexandria University and its students.
The Council approved a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control, regarding preparing qualified human cadres to provide safe and high-quality health care services in accordance with the accreditation standards issued by the Authority and internationally accredited by the International Society for Healthcare Quality. The Council also approved a memorandum of cooperation between the Faculty of Business and Bournemouth University, concerned with student exchange during the coming summer for training and joint research. The Council also approved a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India regarding cooperation in the fields of science and arts. The Council also approved a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, and the National Centre for Research in Cairo to provide professional programs through the Centre for Training and Capacity Development of the National Centre.
The Council was also informed of the report submitted by Dr. Amal Khalifa, General Supervisor of the General Administration of Library Affairs, on the visit to the restoration laboratory of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the report on the visit to the restoration laboratory of the Museum of Islamic Art
Education and Student Affairs Council at Alexandria University Follows-up Initiative to Develop University Laboratories
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs thanked the deans and vice deans of the faculties, during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting, for the effort made in reviewing and evaluating laboratories and equipment, performing maintenance or replacement work on the equipment, and purchasing new equipment, within the initiative to develop laboratories in all faculties.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen congratulated Dr. Islam Amin Zaki, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys, on the decision of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, to appoint him as Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys for Education and Student Affairs, wishing him success and progress.
The Council agreed to form a committee to study the letter of Professor Dr. General Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities to develop appropriate proposals and recommendations regarding insured certificates, the speed of their authentication, and solving the problems facing them.
The Council was informed of the letter of Professor Dr. General Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities regarding submitting the proposed number of students to be admitted to the university’s faculties for the academic year 2024/2025.
Dentistry Program at Alexandria National University Celebrates World Oral and Dental Health Day
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision and guidance of Dr. Mahmoud El-Kheshen, Academic Supervisor of Alexandria National University, the Dentistry Program at Alexandria National University, in cooperation with the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, celebrated World Oral and Dental Health Day, which comes on the 20th of March, by organizing a day to raise awareness of oral health and dental care for students at the National University in Abis, in which about 600 students from the National University participated.
Dentistry program students participated in organizing the day, and a group of the supporting staff and faculty members at Alexandria University presented the scientific material to the students, and some samples of toothbrushes and toothpaste were distributed to the participants.
Faculty of Agriculture Organizes Sixth Student Conference on Youth and Sustainable Development Challenges
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the sixth student conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, which was held under the title “Youth and the Challenges of Sustainable Development,” where its activities lasted for two days at the faculty headquarters.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen thanked all those organizing the conference, stressing that Alexandria University supports all student activities and encourages students to participate in them, and works to provide all necessary means to assist students in practicing these activities. He expressed his pleasure with the students’ participation in organizing the conference, which prepares them to organize other conferences and encourages them to present their research in the future.
Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the Conference, indicated that the conference discussed during its period a group of smart agricultural scientific research, the impact of climate change on sustainable agriculture, alternative solutions to overcome obstacles to animal and poultry production, new sources of renewable energy, green and blue hydrogen, nanotechnology, processing polluted water, agricultural technologies, food security, food processing and safety, plant protection, and the role of the plant clinic in sustainability.
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Mahdi, vice dean of the faculty for education and student affairs and the conference’s rapporteur, noted that the conference included the opening of the art exhibition and innovations exhibition at the faculty’s theatre, a presentation of graduation projects for senior students, a review of youth visions and agricultural community development, pioneering experiences for youth, and a number of student initiatives in agricultural specialization, in addition to an exhibition of works of art, a sports day in which faculty members, students and workers participated, a cultural forum and a singing concert for Egyptian and international students.
The conference was organized by a distinguished group of faculty members, supporting staff, students, student union, and active members of the youth affairs department at the faculty. It was attended by the vice presidents of the university, the current and former deans and vice deans of the faculty, faculty members, supporting staff, and faculty students.
Faculty of Medicine Celebrates “Alex Med Stars” Initiative
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Medicine held the first celebration of the Alex Med Stars initiative for its Egyptian and International students in both the General Program and the International Program in cooperation with the British University of Manchester.
Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, stated that the celebration aims to shed light on the faculty’s distinguished students in various scientific, research, sports, artistic, and technological fields, and to encourage them to continue in these activities. She added that a talent fair will be organized to display various student activities and products, such as posters, published research and various artistic works (drawings, models, handicrafts, etc.), and thanked everyone who contributed to the preparation of this celebration.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, confirmed that the celebration included the presentation of a Role Model, during which a number of distinguished medical professors and good role models spoke about their honourable life journey and their wonderful efforts to serve as good role models for students.
Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of International Students Department at the university, indicated that the Alex Med Stars initiative aims to shed light on talented students in various fields such as scientific research, culture, arts, drawing, singing, and sports, whether Egyptian or international students, as well as sponsoring these students in an institutional setting under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Alexandria University.
Several medical professors participated in the celebration and its sessions, including Dr. Abdelmoneim Fawzy, Head of the Alexandria Doctors Syndicate, Dr. Mohamed Hisham, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Arab Academy, and Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, former Head of the Alexandria Doctors Syndicate and former Dean of Alexandria’s Faculty of Medicine.
