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Alexandria University discussed the executive steps for the opening of a branch of South Sudan
Prof. Dr. Rushdi Zahran, president of Alexandria Universityreceived Anthony Kon, South Sudan's ambassador in Cairo and Ashraf Okasha, Consul of South Sudan to discuss executive steps for the opening of the university branch in southern Sudan in Tong state, and the start of the study in October in three faculties:Faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and Education. Starting from 90 student and could double in the following years and the agreement to sign a joint memorandum of understanding for this purpose.
Prof. Dr. Zahran emphasized during the meeting, the university's keenness on supporting scientific cooperation relations with the State of South Sudan and activating the scientific cooperation agreements concluded between the two sides and for the branch of the university in southern Sudan, the university president pointed out that it has been completed to create the custom of the three faculties as well as the teacher's housing association and administrative staff members and were equipped with all necessary equipment for the start of the study, as well as students studying phases of undergraduate - Alexandria university president promised to overcome the difficulties they face during the study period, which relate to training in university cities and participate in student activities.
Also Mr. Ambassador thanked the Egyptian government for its support of the State of South Sudan through the establishment of development projects in the fields of agriculture, electricity and water, health and other resources, and stressed his country's keenness to push and encourage bilateral cooperation with Egypt in the coming period, and pointed out that the University of Alexandria branch in southern Sudan would further strengthen relations between the two countries and achieve the common interests of both sides
Alexandria University celebrates Science Day
Alexandria University Council during its session on 26 April 2016 headed by Dr. Roshdi Zahran decided to celebrate Science Day on 19 May 2016. Within the celebration the university will honor the scientists who obtained the Order of the Republic, Nile Awards, State Awards, and University Awards for scientific excellence in addition to faculty members who obtained national, regional or international prizes through the period from 2010 till 2015.
Induction seminar on available programs in Alexandria University
Alexandria University Council during its session on 26 April 2016 headed by Dr. Roshdi Zahran decided to hold an induction seminar on 15 May 2016 with participation of students and African ambassadors in order to illustrate the available programs in Alexandria University provided by various faculties and institutes to meet requirements of this countries in all disciplines.
Alexandria University hosts a delegation of “King Mongkut's University” to discuss cooperation opportunities
Prof. Dr. Roshdy Zahran; President of Alexandria University has recently received Mr. Siraude; Head of Trustees Council of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Thailand and Prof. Dr. Dowzwani; Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at KMITL. The two sides discussed cooperation opportunities in education and scientific research and common degrees for graduate and undergraduate levels in addition to exchanging faculty members, researchers and students.
Prof. Dr. Zarhran declared that Alexandria University is eager to be active at African and Mediterranean Sea level and to hold cooperation agreements with distinguished universities and institutes. He added that the university has a plan to cooperate with Far East universities including a visit to China to develop cultural exchange between Alexandria University and educational institutions in China.
Dr. Roshdy Zahran receives the Director of International Cooperation at South Bank University
Prof. Dr. Roshdy Zahran; President of Alexandria University has recently received Dr. Fillip Loukit; the Director of International Cooperation at South Bank University. The visit came to activate cooperation agreements between the two universities that were signed during the forum of Higher Education Ministries held in London last January. The two sides discussed issues of common interest and proposed researches.
Dr. Zahran represented a brief summery on Alexandria University and its faculties and branches inside Egypt and abroad, funding donors for researches and international cooperation. Dr. Zahran stated that the university gives the priority for researches areas that comply with state current strategy and needs.
Dr. Loukit represented a brief summery on South Bank University and said that 97% of university income results from cooperation with industrial stakeholders and employing researches to serve the industry. He added that the university depends on the quality of scientific researches and its benefits on the industry. Dr. Loukit stressed on including training programs within the academic study that shall help the students to find suitable job opportunity.