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Opening of the 18th of the International Theater Department Festival for Specialized Theater Departments and Institutes
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, the 18th and First International Session of the International Theater Department Festival for Specialized Theater Departments and Institutes opened yesterday evening, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Egyptian, Arab, and international troupes from academic arts institutions in Italy, Spain, Greece, the UAE, and Jordan participated. The session was named after the artist Fathy Abdel Wahab, in recognition of his distinguished career and creativity that illuminated theater and cinema in Egypt and the Arab world. The festival will continue until July 15.
In his opening speech, Dr. Mohamed El-Sudani, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development at the Faculty of Arts, welcomed the students, artists, and guests. He emphasized the importance of the festival as a bridge connecting theater students from around the world, providing them with a space to exchange experiences and develop their artistic and creative skills. He emphasized that theater at the university is not just a subject, but rather a cultural and humanitarian message that carries awareness and enlightenment to society.
For her part, Dr. Manal Fouda, Head of the Theater Department at the Faculty of Arts and President of the Festival, explained that this session is a unique opportunity to showcase distinguished experiences and discover promising young talents who contribute to revitalizing Arab and international theater, exchanging international experiences and cultures, and diversifying the level of theater studies at the Theater Department at the Faculty of Arts, which is the first department established in Egyptian universities to teach theatrical arts.
Dr. Gamal Yaqout, the festival director, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this edition, emphasizing that theater will always remain a platform for enlightenment and creativity, and that Alexandria University will continue to support all arts, sciences, and cultures that contribute to shaping students' cultural and human personalities.
The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of prominent artistic and cultural figures, faculty members, and students from the Theater Department at the Faculty of Arts.
Inauguration of 15th “Arabic Language Night” at Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, attended the 15th Night of the Arabic Language Nights, presented by the Alexandria University Forum for Poetry and Arts, under the title "Cleopatra, Bride of the East."
The evening was held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Grand Theatre. The performance was supervised and presented by Dr. Nagwa Saber, Professor in the Department of Arabic Language at the Faculty of Arts. The university choir was led by maestro Dr. Sherihan El-Heddini. The script and dramatic adaptation were by Dr. Mohamed Mekheimer, and the performance was directed by Mohamed Bahgat. Many deans and vice deans of faculties, leaders of the academic and civil society communities, faculty members, and students attended the performance.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen conveyed the greetings of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, to the attendees and praised the outstanding performance he witnessed during the theatrical performance. He commended the Alexandria University Choir Group for presenting a number of distinguished musical pieces, reflecting the high artistic level of Alexandria University students. He emphasized that the University provides full support to cultural and artistic activities aimed at developing the integrated personality of students and elevating the level of art to serve the Alexandrian community. Dr. Abdelmohsen extended his greetings to everyone who participated in preparing this distinguished performance, expressing his anticipation for more such wonderful cultural and artistic events.
The performance revolved around a historical story inspired by the play "The Death of Cleopatra" by the Poet Laureate “Prince of Arab Poets” Ahmed Shawky and Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra." The dramatic events were accompanied by a musical performance performed by the University Choir Group, within an engaging and distinctive setting in classical Arabic. The performance was well-received and widely interacted with by the attendees, who expressed their appreciation for the outstanding performance that reached a distinguished artistic level.
It is worth noting that the Arabic Language Nights are held under the slogan "Our Arabic Language: Creativity and Enjoyment," with the aim of raising awareness of the beauty of the Arabic language among students, demonstrating its richness and strength through theatrical, poetic, and artistic performances, and involving university students and faculty members in these performances on stage.
In Presence of Alexandria Governor: Alexandria National University Board of Trustees Holds Its Third Meeting at University Headquarters
The Board of Trustees of Alexandria National University held its third meeting today, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Alexandria University headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria; Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria National University; in addition to other board members.
During the meeting, the Governor of Alexandria praised the vital national role played by the National University in supporting and developing the higher education system, emphasizing that it represents a promising modern model that contributes to preparing qualified graduates capable of meeting the needs of the local and international labour markets. He also expressed the governorate's full readiness to provide all forms of institutional support to the university and to overcome any obstacles that may hinder its educational progress.
For his part, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa affirmed the university's commitment to providing high-quality education through distinguished academic staff and signing strategic partnerships with prestigious international universities. He also pointed out that the university is non-profit, and tuition fees are directed toward expansion and development goals, while taking into consideration the social dimension and providing scholarships to outstanding students. He added that the university provides a social support system for students in the event of the sudden death of the family's breadwinner, in addition to a comprehensive plan to periodically update laboratories and infrastructure.
Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir expressed his pride in the continued support of Alexandria University, emphasizing that the National University is making confident strides toward achieving its mission of providing modern and distinguished university education that supports the goals of the new republic and contributes to building the Egyptian citizen on advanced scientific foundations.
The council decided to begin classes for the 2025/2026 academic year on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and to review the rules for covering student expenses until graduation in the event of the death of a guardian. It also reviewed the dual degrees signed with American and English universities, which allow university students in some disciplines to obtain both bachelor's and master's degrees upon graduation. The council also approved the establishment of a medical clinic equipped with an ambulance to provide first aid to students, staff, and faculty members.
Alexandria University Students at the Heart of National Projects in Celebration of the Glorious June 30 Revolution
As part of Alexandria University's celebrations of the Glorious June 30 Revolution, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, represented by the University's Military Education Department, organized two excursions for students during the month of June. These visits aimed to enhance students' awareness of the state's major national and development projects.
The first visit was to the greenhouses at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, where students learned about the latest modern agricultural technologies and methods for achieving food security, which are important strategic projects for supporting the national economy and achieving self-sufficiency.
The second visit was to the giant fish farms in Ghalyoun, the largest projects of their kind in the Middle East. These projects aim to bridge the gap in fish production and provide high-quality food products at reasonable prices, contributing to improving food security and supporting exports.
These excursions come as part of raising awareness of the importance of comprehensive development projects implemented by the state in various sectors, such as agriculture, fish farming, infrastructure, industry, and energy. These projects aim to achieve sustainable development and improve citizens' quality of life, contribute to creating new job opportunities, support the national economy, and enhance Egypt's regional and international standing.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, emphasized that these visits are part of the Armed Forces' commitment to educating university students about the importance of national projects and highlighting the efforts made to achieve sustainable development in various sectors. He pointed out that these field experiences help students realize the extent of achievements on the ground and strengthen their sense of belonging and loyalty to the homeland. Maher added that the Popular and Military Defense Forces continue to organize such purposeful visits and activities to prepare generations that are aware of their nation's issues and qualified to participate effectively in building the future.
President of Alexandria University Discusses with Joint Egyptian-Italian Delegation Ways to Cooperate and Link Scientific Research with Industry
As part of Alexandria University's strategy to develop a knowledge-based industry, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Sherine Abbas Helmy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pharco Pharmaceuticals Group. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Giorgio Maracchioni, President of the Modern Life Sciences Foundation and President of the Higher Institute of Pharma Academy of the Italian Pharmaceutical Industries Federation; Dr. Amr Boseila, Head of the Central Administration for Technical Education Development at the Ministry of Education; and Engineer Khaled Sidrak, CEO of Q-3 Ventures and Projects. The meeting discussed ways to cooperate between these entities to produce modern medicines and register Egyptian-made pharmaceutical products in Italy, in preparation for entering the Italian market as a gateway to expansion into European Union markets, as well as investing in startups.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the university guests, emphasizing the university's commitment to collaborating with industry through the Technology Park, which the university established to fund applicable scientific research, foster innovative initiatives and ideas, and support young people in their small and medium-sized enterprises. He emphasized that Alexandria University has allocated a budget of 500 million Egyptian pounds to fund this research, which will be increased over the coming years to link scientific research outcomes with industry.
The university president emphasized the university's commitment to establishing a mechanism for cooperation between the Technology Park at Alexandria University and its counterpart at the Pharma Academy in Italy, creating promising opportunities for the exchange of expertise and ideas between the two sides as a model for Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. He also emphasized the university's interest in collaborating between academia and the industrial community to serve Egyptian industry and achieve the university's goals of linking scientific research with industry, developing national competencies, and providing innovative solutions to address industrial challenges.
Dr. Sherine Abbas Helmy emphasized Pharco's commitment to collaborating with Alexandria University and enhancing cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing. He pointed out the possibility of collaborating between the two sides to conduct joint research with the Italian side to produce medical products, register Egyptian medicines, and export them to European countries.
Dr. Maracchioni expressed his admiration for the diversity of Alexandria University's research activities, the university leadership's interest in applied research, its distinguished efforts in the field of industry-related research, and the advanced results it has achieved. He emphasized the Pharma Institute of Italy's commitment to cooperation in student exchange, training, and the qualification of Egyptian cadres.
Dr. Sameh Shehata, Dr. Hanan Goweily, and Dr. Iman Shawky gave presentations on Alexandria University, the Faculty of Pharmacy, modern pharmaceutical research, the scientific research strategy, funded research, and funding sources.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office; Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President for Internationalization of Education and International Branch Campuses; Dr. Hanan Goweily, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; and Dr. Iman Shawky, Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
