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Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim Hussein, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Institute, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ayman Shtewi as Dean of the Faculty of Business
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ayman Ahmed Shtewi, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Business, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.
Call for Innovative Project Pre-Proposals at Alexandria University Technology Park
Alexandria University is inviting fresh and creative project pre-proposals from researchers, entrepreneurs, and students (individuals or teams) as part of its initiative to establish a Technology Park (TP) aimed at fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Development Program supports innovators in refining their project ideas, gaining the necessary expertise, and transforming research outputs into startups or R&D ventures in collaboration with industry partners. The program identifies high-potential opportunities and empowers teams to maximize their innovative capabilities.
This initial phase aims to streamline the evaluation process by identifying high-potential outputs aligned with the objectives of the Technology Park. Successful pre-proposals will be invited to submit full proposals for further in-depth assessment.
Screening of Innovative Ideas/Projects
Pre-proposals will be accepted in two categories:
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Advanced Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Projects
- Projects at TRL 5-8 with strong commercialization potential.
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Innovative Research and Ideas from Youth
- Early-stage concepts from university students and fresh graduates (up to three years post-graduation). These ideas are still in the research or early testing phase but have the potential to become real products. This category aims to support young innovators in developing their ideas and transforming them into successful businesses.
Key Deadline
- Submission Deadline for Pre-Proposals: April 10, 2025.
Useful Links
Call for Pre-Proposals:
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- Pre-Proposal Application Form:
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President of Alexandria University Inaugurates "Mascot of Civilizations" Mural on Faculty of Fine Arts Wall
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated this morning the "Mascot of Civilizations" mural, which was executed by faculty students students on the wall of the main building of the Faculty of Fine Arts, as a graduation project for the 62nd batch.
The inauguration was witnessed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Nevin Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dr. Hesham Seoudi, former Dean of the Faculty and Head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria, Dr. Mohamed Helal, former Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Ehab Zakaria, member of the Senate, in addition to a number of faculty members, Dr. Mona Ragab, emerita lecturer at the faculty and supervisor of the mural implementation, and Ms. Menatallah Mohamed Abbas, a teaching assistant in the Mural Painting Department at the faculty.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa praised the distinguished level of the mural, which includes wonderful designs that express different civilizations, stressing the university's keenness to provide support in all its forms to stimulate creativity and innovation and encourage students to showcase their talents and creative ideas, implement them on the ground and harness them to meet the needs of society and the surrounding environment, referring to the long history and international reputation enjoyed by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the university, the leading role of it's alumni in serving the nation in various fields and the efforts of the faculty in contributing to national projects such as implementing sculpture and restoration works in Antoniadis Gardens, directing to the need to optimally utilize graduation projects and employ them to beautify the university's faculties and their surrounding community in cooperation with civil society.
Dr. Konsowa encouraged students to submit their creative ideas to the Technology Valley at Alexandria University to obtain the necessary funding and transform their innovative and creative ideas into start-up companies in cooperation with industrial partners.
Dr. Nevin Gharib thanked the university president for the continuous support provided by the university to the faculty, enabling it to achieve its goals in education, scientific research and community service, pointing out the cooperation with civil society to implement creative student projects and serve the surrounding environment, adding that the mural of the mascot of civilizations added an aesthetic touch to the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Dr. Mona Ragab confirmed that the mural consists of 12 artistic panels done by 12 students, and extends over an area of 60 square meters. She pointed out that the implementation of the mural took a year and a half of continuous and diligent work using natural materials such as stone, marble, granite and mosaic, and was installed on the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Mazloum, Alexandria. She added that the project was based on the subject of art history and its collective idea was inspired by the great civilizations that left their mark on the world. This project brings together the essence of some of the most influential civilizations in history, starting with the Stone Age, ancient Egyptian civilization, Mayan and Aztec civilizations, Greco-Roman civilization, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. She pointed out that the mural includes main symbols and motifs that represent different civilizations, in addition to texts and languages that express the identities of these civilizations.
The opening ceremony also included honouring the students who executed the mural and handing them certificates of appreciation. They are: Israa Mohamed, Asma Abul-Hassan, Basma Essam, Aya Khafaga, Rowan Ashraf, Rowan Wael, Simon Moawad, Tasneem El-Kurdi, Maryam Hussein, Mona Asfour, Abdelrahman Saeed, and Nardine Naeem.
Supreme Council of Alexandria University’s Branch in Chad Discusses Introducing New Majors and Dual Programs in the branch in English and French Languages in Cooperation with International Universities
A meeting of the Supreme Council of Alexandria University’s Branch in the Republic of Chad was held, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Aman Tatalum, Vice President of the University of N'Djamena, Deputy President of the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zein Gomaa, Director of International Relations at the University of N'Djamena, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Nasr Zaki, Branch Coordinator, Dr. Ibrahim Rehab, Advisor to the President of the University for African Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Shatby.
At the beginning of the meeting, the university president welcomed the Chadian side, stressing the depth of the ties that bind the two brotherly peoples, and the keenness of Alexandria University to consolidate these ties through scientific and academic cooperation between the two sides, so that the branch of Alexandria University in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, would be a beacon of knowledge in Chad and the countries of Central and West Africa, by providing a package of educational programs and scientific research that target development in these countries.
• The council discussed the possibility of offering new specializations and dual programs in English and French languages that suit the needs of Chadian society and the countries of Central and West Africa, so that the branch would be a regional hub for higher education with global competitiveness.
• The council agreed to allocate part of the area of the branch buildings on the ground floor to establish a medical centre to be the nucleus of the medical programs to be established in the branch, with the completion of the necessary studies by Alexandria University to allocate the land needed to establish the future educational hospital in the city of N'Djamena.
• The council also discussed the establishment of an educational and productive farm that would have a productive role in the agricultural and livestock industries and contribute to the development of livestock and the agricultural and industrial aspects associated with it.
• The Council discussed the mechanisms for providing faculty members at Alexandria University to teach the courses, and assigning the administrative assistants needed by the branch.
