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Alexandria University Delegation Representing Advisory Committee Visits Damanhour University, Providing Technical and Administrative Advice to Equip the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour
Within the framework of the cooperation protocol concluded between Alexandria and Damanhour Universities, and in light of the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Acting President of Alexandria University, the Alexandria University delegation, representatives of the Advisory Committee to equip the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital at Damanhour University, headed by Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, made a visit to Damanhour University yesterday, Thursday, January 16, 2025, to provide advice and benefit from their technical and administrative expertise in equipping the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour, in accordance with the protocol concluded between the two parties for joint cooperation to benefit from the technical and administrative expertise of the faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, in various academic fields, as well as health services, training and quality standards.
The delegation was received by Dr. Elhamy Tarabis, President of Damanhour University, who thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa for his tangible efforts, distinguished generosity, and fruitful cooperation with Damanhour University, and the support provided by Alexandria University to the universities of the northern region, expressing his great happiness in cooperating with a distinguished elite of professors from the prestigious Alexandria University, hoping that this cooperation will be crowned with success in providing a distinguished service, and a turning point in the medical services provided in Beheira Governorate to serve the people of the governorate and its surroundings.
The meeting included discussing the establishment, equipping, furnishing, and accreditation of the Faculty of Medicine and university hospitals, mechanisms for developing and setting regulations, curricula, and study plans for the Faculty of Medicine at Damanhour University, evaluating the quality of medical study programs and developing them, as well as developing the capabilities of faculty members, preparing a distinguished training matrix to raise the efficiency of the administrative structure of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Damanhour, and exchanging study materials, published research, and other scientific and technological information. The mechanisms for exchanging administrative experiences were also discussed regarding the administrative and service structures of university hospitals, with an agreement to organize mutual visits to increase awareness and participation in the university hospital management system.
This was followed by an inspection tour by the Advisory Committee delegation of the construction site of the Faculty of Medicine campus and the University Hospital, to view the latest developments and follow up on the ongoing finishing works, in order to give a technical medical opinion to apply the best standards in finishing the laboratories, lecture halls and classrooms, and to set a timetable for review and follow up on developments as they happen.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Stresses Importance of Conducting Foreign Language Level Examinations for Its Graduate Students Through Accredited Institutions
Alexandria University’s Graduate Studies and Research Council, headed by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, stressed to all faculties and institutes of Alexandria University the importance of adhering to Alexandria University Council Resolution No. (171) amended for the year 2018 regarding determining the foreign language level for graduate students at the university and the foreign language tests required of students, and stressing to all students the necessity of applying to accredited bodies, according to what was approved by the University Council, to conduct this exam and no other.
Dr. Saeed also stressed to the vice deans of the faculties and institutes of the university the importance of placing the name of Alexandria University on all articles published in various periodicals as a basic condition for obtaining scientific publication rewards from Alexandria University, and the necessity of adhering to the decision of the Executive Committee for Missions issued in the session dated September 25, 2019, regarding the conditions for obtaining external missions, that the faculty member does not travel except after completing two years of service From the date of their appointment to the university.
The Council also approved the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Albert Jacquard Higher Institute in Namur, Belgium, with the aim of enhancing academic and research cooperation between the two parties with proposed funding from the Erasmus Initiative provided by the European Union. The Council also discussed the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels), the Ministry of Antiquities and Flyerzone Company in the United States of America. The Council was also informed of the approval of the formation of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Faculty of Specific Education.
Education and Student Affairs Council Discusses Progress of First Semester Exams in All University Faculties
Alexandria University’s Education and Student Affairs Council discussed, in its session held today, Thursday, January 16, 2025, headed by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the progress of the first semester final exams, where Dr. Abdelmohsen thanked the faculty vice deans, faculty members and employees for the efforts made during the exam period, stressing the need to complete the control, correction, review and monitoring work periodically to quickly announce the results to students.
During the meeting, Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the University's Measurement and Evaluation Centre, reviewed the timetable for the centre’s visits to all university faculties, as the centre carried out approximately 35 visits during the first semester, which included various faculties, with the aim of closely following up on the progress of practical, oral and written exams, and ensuring the application of the highest quality standards in measurement and evaluation processes, within the framework of the university's keenness to provide a distinguished educational environment for all students.
The Council also tasked the Measurement and Evaluation Centre with providing full support to the Taha Hussein Centre for Students with Disabilities, in order to ensure that all students have equal opportunities in education, meet their special needs in measurement and evaluation processes, and activate the electronic examination system on the computer at the centre.
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council discusses the formation of a committee to rationalize energy consumption at the level of Alexandria University's faculties and institutes
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, discussed the formation of a committee to rationalize energy consumption at the level of Alexandria University's faculties and institutes, where Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that within the framework of Alexandria University's strategy that seeks to rationalize electricity consumption to preserve resources, a committee will be formed to rationalize electricity consumption in the university's facilities and units in line with the Egyptian state's efforts to rationalize electricity, and in line with the sustainable development strategy and Egypt's Vision 2030.
*The Council also approved the memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Alexandria University, and the Alexandria Health Affairs Directorate, as the memorandum of understanding includes the exchange of academic visits for faculty members and researchers to exchange views, give lectures, teach, and conduct joint research, participate in scientific seminars and conferences, hold training courses, workshops, and seminars at the Early Intervention Center affiliated with the Faculty, and provide the opportunity for a number of students to spend a training period in the field of early detection of disabilities, and participate in medical and therapeutic convoys For the Health Directorate, referring special cases of children with disabilities from the directorate's hospitals to conduct tests and evaluations within the Early Intervention Center at the faculty.
*The Council was informed of the report submitted by the Faculty of Business on the activities of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty during the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025.
*The Council was informed of the report submitted by the Faculty of Medicine on the medical survey conducted by the Faculty of Science for patients with high blood pressure and diabetes for university employees, and the celebration of the Alumni Association Office.
*The Council was informed of the report submitted by the Faculty of Economics and Political Science on the activities and events that took place at the Faculty during the period from October 2024 to December 30, 2024.
Faculty of Medicine Celebrates Graduation of Academic Year 2023-2024 International Students 83rd Batch
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Acting President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, organized a graduation ceremony for the 83rd batch of international students in the general program for the academic year 2023/2024.
The event took place in the presence of Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Environmental Affairs and Community Service, Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of the University's International Students Department, Dr. Abdelmoneim Fawzy, Head of the Doctors Syndicate in Alexandria, in addition to several deans and vice deans of faculties, heads of departments, faculty members, a number of consuls, ambassadors, diplomatic missions, and parents.
In her speech, Dr. Iman Youssef congratulated the international students on their graduation, stressing that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is a large institution with a good international reputation on the “Study in Egypt” platform, which students from all over the world seek to belong to and graduate from. She also thanked the students for their efforts and hard work throughout their years of study, pointing out the challenges and difficulties they faced, the most important of which is their distance from their families and homeland. She said that Egypt was their second homeland, and that today is the day of the oath, after which they will be doctors of the future and ambassadors of Egypt in their countries. She stressed that the faculty administration will support them in their future practical and professional career and will open its doors to learning, whether in the mandatory training year as interns or postgraduate students. She also thanked the parents, stressing that today is the day of harvest for their children, as they reap the fruits of their struggle and efforts throughout the years of study to become doctors whose parents are proud of, and who will contribute to building their countries.
