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Alexandria University Hosts the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee to Evaluate the Internal Excellence Award 2025
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the members of the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee, within the framework of the evaluation and judging activities of Alexandria University’s Internal Excellence Award in its first edition for the year 2025.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mahmoud Zaki, former President of Tanta University and member of the judging committee; Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Head of the Internal Excellence Award Team at Alexandria University; and Dr. Ahmed Seddik, Director of Evaluation and Quality at the Egypt Award for Government Excellence, in addition to a number of officials responsible for evaluation, logistical support, the evaluation team, and the Award Project Management at the University.
In his speech, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed the members of the Egypt Award for Government Excellence Committee to Alexandria University, stressing the University’s commitment to entrenching a culture of excellence across all its administrative units and facilities, in a way that contributes to improving institutional performance and enhancing the University’s competitiveness at both the regional and international levels. He added that the University has a number of centers of excellence aimed at improving the quality of services provided to its members and the surrounding community, alongside adopting best practices in institutional excellence. He also noted that Alexandria University places special emphasis on developing its infrastructure in accordance with sustainability standards, investing in human capital, and leveraging the distinguished competencies the University possesses, in addition to expanding joint and dual degree programs in cooperation with leading international universities.
For her part, Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy affirmed Alexandria University’s commitment to sustaining the application of the institutional excellence system, noting that the University has been awarded the title of “Most Sustainable University in Africa for 2025”, according to the results of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, announced on December 5, 2025, during the international ceremony hosted by Taiwan with the participation of hundreds of universities from around the world. She explained that this achievement represents a qualitative addition to the University’s journey toward global leadership in the fields of environment and sustainability.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mahmoud Zaki expressed his appreciation for the commitment of Alexandria University and its leadership to spreading the culture of institutional excellence and investing in distinguished human resources, in a manner that ensures sustainable development and the achievement of excellence within the University.
Dr. Ahmed Seddik also praised the efforts exerted by the Internal Excellence Award management team throughout its various stages, emphasizing that investing in academic and administrative cadres—through excellence ambassadors and internal evaluators—represents the cornerstone for sustaining institutional development. He noted that the long-standing history and academic stature of Alexandria University impose a continuous commitment to fostering a culture of quality and excellence, expressing his aspiration to see one of the University’s faculties reach the national award podium in the coming phase, reflecting its readiness to compete at the national level.
The meeting included a comprehensive discussion of the evaluation results, starting with training programs for excellence ambassadors and internal evaluators, passing through the number of applications submitted—which reached 18 faculties—and the stages of evaluation and field visits, and concluding with the presentation of final results and recommendations aimed at supporting development efforts and consolidating the culture of institutional excellence at Alexandria University.
Alexandria University Receives the Head of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville (USA)
As part of Alexandria University’s strategy to internationalize education and strengthen its academic partnerships with leading global universities, and in accordance with the joint academic cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville (USA), Professor Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, participated in an introductory seminar organized by the Faculty of Engineering, attended by Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Head of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville. The seminar aimed to introduce undergraduate academic partnership programs, summer training opportunities, as well as master’s study pathways at the University of Louisville across various engineering disciplines.
The meeting was attended by Professor Roshdy Zahran, former President of Alexandria University; Professor Walid Abdel Azim El-Barqi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Wael El-Maghlany, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Mostafa El-Naanaei, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Alamein International University; and Professor Ahmed El-Tarras, International Relations Officer at the Faculty of Engineering, in addition to a large number of students and alumni.
In his remarks, Professor Abdel Aziz Konsowa welcomed Dr. Ayman El-Baz to Alexandria University, affirming that the cooperation agreement with the University of Louisville represents a successful model of international partnerships aimed at enhancing the quality of engineering education through dual and joint degree programs with leading global universities. He praised the efforts exerted by Dr. Ayman El-Baz in ensuring the success of this strategic partnership. The University President explained that the agreement includes a dual bachelor’s degree program under the (2+2) or (3+1) systems, enabling students to obtain two bachelor’s degrees from both universities, whereby the student studies two or three years at Alexandria University and completes the remaining period at the University of Louisville. The agreement also includes a joint master’s program and summer training opportunities, during which the University of Louisville hosts Alexandria University students for training in its advanced research laboratories across various engineering fields.
For his part, Dr. Ayman El-Baz expressed his pride in the fruitful academic cooperation between the Universities of Louisville and Alexandria, commending the pioneering role of Alexandria University and its leadership in the success of this program, which is considered one of the leading models in the region. He emphasized that the program offers students a comprehensive academic and cultural experience that contributes to developing their skills, expanding their professional networks in both academia and industry, and enhancing their participation in scientific research. Dr. El-Baz also noted the ongoing coordination between the two sides to overcome challenges and provide high-quality educational opportunities for students, thereby strengthening their competitiveness in local and international labor markets.
The meeting included a presentation showcasing success stories of students who participated in the joint programs and international training over the past years, highlighting their academic and research excellence and the career opportunities they obtained at major global universities, institutions, and companies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Ayman El-Baz and the attending officials responded to questions from students and graduates regarding admission requirements for the joint degree programs at the undergraduate and master’s levels, application procedures, and summer training opportunities.
It is worth noting that last year witnessed the graduation of two cohorts from the joint certificate program between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville, reflecting the success and sustainability of this international academic cooperation.
Faculty of Engineering Organizes the Largest Student Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Professor Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Students Affairs, participated in the visit organized by the Cultural and Media Committee of the Student Union of the Faculty of Engineering – Alexandria University, to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The visit was attended by Professor Dr. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Dr. Wael El-Maghlany, Vice Dean for Education and Students Affairs, in addition to a number of directors of administrative departments at the university and the faculty.
The visit witnessed the participation of more than 450 male and female students from various departments of the Faculty of Engineering, forming the largest student delegation at the level of Egyptian universities.
Professor Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim emphasized that this visit comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting cultural activities, enhancing students’ civilizational awareness, and providing them with the opportunity to explore one of the most important cultural and national projects currently being realized by the Egyptian state.
For his part, Professor Dr. Walid Abdel Azim explained that this visit reflects the faculty’s keenness to provide cultural and educational experiences that contribute to building the character of the university student, strengthening national awareness, and linking the educational process with the cultural and civilizational dimension of the Egyptian state.
Alexandria University Launches an Integrated Program for Managing and Developing Academic Performance
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the university has launched a new program aimed at enhancing the academic performance system and strengthening the efficiency of units supporting the educational process. The launch took place in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs.
The program aims to support the units of pedagogical innovations and distance learning, as well as develop assessment and evaluation units and electronic examination systems across the university’s faculties, in line with the strategic plan of the Education and Student Affairs Sector.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim affirmed that this development comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s strategy, led by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, which is based on utilizing all available resources to modernize the educational process and deliver learning outcomes capable of competing locally and internationally. He emphasized that developing human capabilities goes hand in hand with digitization and governance efforts to support the university’s future vision.
For his part, Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the Center for Assessment, Evaluation, and Pedagogical Innovations, explained that the restructuring process aims to enhance the system of e-books, e-learning, and digital examinations, leading to an advanced educational experience that offers students high-quality learning aligned with modern standards.
Alexandria University Students Visit the Italian Consulate and Engage with the Mediterranean Exhibition
In line with Alexandria University’s commitment to broadening students’ horizons and enhancing cultural and intellectual exchange with various international institutions, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, a group of students visited the headquarters of the Italian Consulate in Alexandria, where they toured the Mediterranean Exhibition hosted inside the consulate.
During the visit, the students enjoyed an informative briefing delivered by the Italian Consul in Alexandria, Mr. Mario De Pasquale, through which they learned about the cultural and civilizational dimensions of the Mediterranean region and its shared heritage that unites its countries and peoples throughout history. They also had the opportunity to interact with the exhibition’s displays, which highlight the historical, artistic, and architectural connections between Egypt and Italy and shed light on the Mediterranean’s role as a bridge for cultural and civilizational exchange.
The visit also included enriching discussions between the students and the exhibition organizers, contributing to the development of the students’ skills and broadening their cultural and academic perspectives.
This visit comes as part of the university’s keenness to support activities that enhance students’ cultural awareness, open new horizons for exploring different cultures, and promote dialogue among civilizations.