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: Created: 26 March 2025

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The Alexandria University Council convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, the university president. He began the meeting by congratulating the council members on the Supreme Council of Universities' approval to establish international branches of Alexandria University in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Iraq, and Greece. Konsowa confirmed that specialized task forces will be formed for each branch to undertake the necessary executive procedures for launching academic programs.

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International Agreements to Strengthen Academic Cooperation

The university president reviewed the outcomes of his visit to the United Kingdom, during which over 20 dual-degree programs were signed in engineering, computing, business, and political science. These agreements were established in collaboration with the Universities of Essex, Southampton, and East London, paving the way for student exchange programs starting next academic year. The visit culminated in the University of Southampton's approval to establish an international branch in Alexandria in partnership with Alexandria University.

Additionally, he discussed the outcomes of his visit to Virginia Tech in the United States, which resulted in academic and research agreements, including the establishment of master's programs in engineering and computing. The agreements also covered major research projects in nanotechnology, energy, green hydrogen, cancer research, and viral hepatitis. Furthermore, Konsowa attended the inauguration of the Innovation Campus at the American University and coordinated with the Governor of Virginia to initiate a twinning agreement between Alexandria University in Egypt and Alexandria University in Virginia. Virginia Tech also approved the establishment of an international branch in Borg El Arab, Alexandria.

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Global Rankings and Academic Achievements

The council reviewed Alexandria University's latest QS World University Rankings, where it secured a global ranking in four major fields:

Life Sciences & Medicine
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences & Management

The university also achieved distinguished rankings in 16 sub-disciplines, including medicine, pharmacy, engineering, business administration, sciences, agriculture, law, veterinary medicine, and computing. In recognition of these achievements, the university honored the deans of the respective faculties for their contributions to international rankings.

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New Development Projects

The council provisionally approved a feasibility study for establishing a specialized pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit on the premises of Smouha Children’s Hospital. This proposal will be submitted to the Supreme Council of University Hospitals for a partnership protocol with civil society organizations.

Additionally, the council approved the launch of two new master's programs:

Sustainable Coastal Resource Management and Blue Economy – Faculty of Science
Pharmaceutical Drug Design – A dual-degree program between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy) and the University of Caen Normandy, France

Collaborations and International Partnerships

The council ratified several cooperation agreements between Alexandria University and prestigious international academic institutions, including:

Faculty of Tourism & Hotels with the ISESCO and University of Córdoba, Spain
Faculty of Education with University of Malta
Faculty of Business with Georgia State University, USA

Donations to Support Research and Medical Equipment

The council accepted donations and grants exceeding EGP 44 million, including:

A blood component separator worth EGP 3.3 million, donated to the Medical Research Institute by Infinity Medical Services
Renovation of two laboratories at the Faculty of Science, valued at EGP 1 million, funded by Kamal Saad Group
Medical equipment worth EGP 13.7 million, donated by Tadawo Charitable Foundation to the Faculty of Medicine
A vascular catheterization device worth EGP 27 million, donated by El Ghorabaly Company

Promotions and Appointments

The council approved the promotion of 35 faculty members, including 15 full professors and 20 associate professors, alongside the appointment of 26 new lecturers. Additionally, the university awarded 66 doctoral degrees and 82 master's degrees across various academic disciplines.

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Honoring Creativity in Art and Design

The council honored Dr. Mona Ragab, a retired lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts, for her artistic contributions, including murals that beautify the university campus and public spaces. Moreover, it recognized Mennatullah Mohamed Abbas, a teaching assistant, for her participation in creating a mural at the Faculty of Fine Arts.

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Embracing Digital Knowledge

The university president emphasized the importance of utilizing the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, which provides extensive scientific and cultural resources for students and faculty members. He encouraged its integration into research and academic studies.

A Vision for Enhancing Alexandria University's Global Standing

These strategic decisions and achievements reflect Alexandria University’s commitment to expanding its global footprint, establishing distinguished academic partnerships, and advancing scientific research and infrastructure. These efforts reinforce the university’s position as a leading institution in the region and worldwide.

: Created: 20 March 2025

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The Community Service and Environmental Development Council at Alexandria University held a meeting chaired by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, where he emphasized the importance of implementing occupational safety and health regulations during maintenance work within university facilities. This initiative aims to ensure a safe working environment and protect individuals' health and well-being. He also stressed the need for coordination among faculty vice deans for community service to document and upload faculty activities and future plans on the Supreme Council of Universities platform, highlighting the university’s contributions in this vital sector.

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Strategic Collaboration with the National Bank of Egypt

As part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with societal institutions, the council discussed the implementation mechanisms of a cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and the National Bank of Egypt. This aligns with the university's digital transformation strategy, aiming to digitize all university services.

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Key Scientific and Developmental Events

The council was also briefed on several significant upcoming events, including:
🔹 A seminar and forum titled "Sustainable Development", organized by the Faculty of Medicine on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Grand Hall of the Conference Center.
🔹 The annual celebration at the Faculty of Agriculture for the Dream Company Awards for Scientific Research Promotion in Egypt, in collaboration with the Scientific Society for Food Industries.
🔹 The Fifth Employment Forum at the Faculty of Education under the theme "Teacher Competencies and Employment Requirements in Alexandria Schools." Additionally, the Second Educational Policy Forum, discussing "Educational Policies: Contemporary Challenges and Future Prospects."
🔹 The report on literacy classes registered during February 2025, reflecting the university's commitment to community education initiatives.

This meeting reaffirms Alexandria University’s pivotal role in sustainable development and its ongoing efforts to strengthen the integration between academia and the broader community.

: Created: 19 March 2025

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In a Ramadan atmosphere that reflects the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity within the Alexandria University family, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, participated in the annual Iftar banquet organized by the University's Department of International Student Affairs for students of all nationalities.

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The Iftar was also attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hala Maklad, Director of the University's International Student Affairs and Welfare Department, in addition to faculty deans, as well as representatives from embassies including Dr. Khaled Mohareb, Head of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cairo, Dr. Abeer Ali, Consul of Lebanon, Dr. Ismail Al-Hadi, Libyan Cultural Attaché; Mr. Tawfiq Al-Jahni, Deputy Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Alexandria, Mr. Nimer Al-Louh, Head of Educational Affairs at the Palestinian Consulate, Mr. Mohamed Hammad, Head of Cultural Affairs at the Palestinian Consulate, and representatives from several Arab and foreign embassies.

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More than 250 students representing various nationalities from Asia, Africa, and Europe also attended, giving the evening a distinct international character that reflected the rich cultural diversity embraced by the university.

In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees, emphasizing that this annual tradition embodies the university's commitment to promoting cultural and social interaction among students of different nationalities. He also emphasized the university's unwavering commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive academic and social environment for its international students, helping them advance and excel.

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The event included a rich program of diverse entertainment, as well as an open dialogue session, during which students and university representatives exchanged friendly conversations and shared their academic and cultural experiences.

At the conclusion of the evening, the international students expressed their gratitude for this generous gesture from Alexandria University, emphasizing that this iftar had strengthened their sense of belonging to the university community and built bridges of communication and understanding between them and their colleagues from different cultures.

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: Created: 19 March 2025

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Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired the first session of the Alexandria Private University Board of Trustees, attended by Dr. Maher Mesbah, Secretary of the Council of Private Universities, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria Private University, and members of the Board.

During the meeting, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir was elected by acclamation as Chairman of the Alexandria Private University Board of Trustees, and Dr. Hend Mamdouh Hanafi was elected as Vice Chairman of the University Board of Trustees.

For his part, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa congratulated Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir and Dr. Hend Hanafi, wishing them success. During the meeting, His Excellency also gave a presentation on the activities of Alexandria Private University and its commitment to international quality standards. He reviewed its strategy and vision for internationalizing education, establishing numerous partnerships and alliances with prestigious international universities, establishing dual degrees with distinguished international universities and research institutes, and cooperating internationally with highly ranked international universities. He emphasized the university's commitment to offering modern academic programs that align with labor market requirements, noting that this university is an ambitious project that reflects the Egyptian state's vision to improve the quality of educational services and enhance the role of scientific research. It's worth noting that Alexandria Private University is a fourth-generation university. It is equipped with the latest global educational systems and the latest technological tools to support the educational, training, and research process. It offers modern interdisciplinary study programs to keep pace with the new demands of the local, regional, and international labor markets. This is designed to meet the needs of future jobs and fulfill the role of private universities in maximizing the use of higher education institutions' resources and providing distinguished educational services, thus enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian higher education at the regional level. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria (online), Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, President of Alexandria University and Acting President of Alexandria Private University, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Demir, former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Hind Mohamed Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Hassan Shafik, President of the University of East London (online), Dr. Hani Abdel Qader Hegras, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center at the University of Essex (online), Dr. Diana Victor, Professor at the University of California, USA (online), Dr. Wael Nabil, President of Beirut Arab University, Professor Ahmed El-Wakil, President of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, President of the General Union of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce and President of the Union of Mediterranean Chambers, Professor Mohamed Hano, President of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, and Eng. Magdy Badr, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of IPEX.

: Created: 18 March 2025

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Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research, meeting this morning, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, chaired by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, discussed updating the Directory of Centers of Excellence and Accredited, Central, and Specialized Research Laboratories at Alexandria University. The Council also discussed Alexandria University Council Decisions No. 22 of 2013 and No. 9 of 2015, exempting master's and doctoral students from submitting their dissertations in the conventional format, as well as the public viva, in the event that their dissertations are published internationally.

* The Council congratulated Dr. Mohamed El-Feki on the renewal of confidence and the issuance of the presidential decree re-appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Law for a second term, Dr. Ahmed Abdelrehim Hussein on his appointment as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ayman Shetewy on his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, on the occasion of the Alexandria University Center of Excellence for Water Laboratory obtaining international accreditation in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the highest international standard for laboratory efficiency and ensuring the quality and accuracy of test and analysis results.

* The Council approved the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Malta to enhance scientific cooperation between the two parties, the proposed memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the International Medical University in Malaysia in the field of student and faculty exchange and other areas of research and development, the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Cordoba in Spain, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the International Centre for Cultural Communication in Malaysia (ICCCM), and the proposed memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and the General Authority for Accreditation and Health Supervision. The council also approved the data transfer agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and Weill Cornell University's Faculty of Medicine in Qatar to enable the continuation of the preparation of research papers in the field of bioinformatics.

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