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Alexandria University Council Announces Schoolyear Start on September 28, Stresses Adherence to Graduation Ceremony Regulations
Alexandria University Council agreed in its session chaired by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, that the first semester in all university faculties will start on Saturday, September 28, with the first semester exams starting on January 4, 2025 according to the nature of study and exams in each faculty, while the mid-year vacation begins on January 25, 2025 for two weeks, and the second semester begins on February 8, 2025 with the second semester exams starting during June 2025.
The University President stressed to the deans of the faculties the need to continue to adhere to the regulations for organizing graduation ceremonies in all faculties, so that they are within the university campus and in accordance with university values and customs, stressing the prohibition of using the name or logo of the university in any graduation celebrations held outside the university, and it is also prohibited for faculty members, assistants and administrators at the university to attend these external events.
The University President thanked the laboratory and equipment development committee that was formed to improve the infrastructure of the research and educational process in all faculties of the university, for its efforts in listing all these devices. He stressed the importance of this initiative that comes within the framework of the university's vision to enhance its developmental role, improve the quality of the educational process, and keep pace with the national trends of Egypt's Vision 2030, which includes establishing branches of international universities in partnership with Alexandria University, supporting scientific research based on knowledge, and establishing dual programs with international universities, so that Alexandria University remains in its rightful position at the local, Arab, African and international levels.
Within the framework of Alexandria University's keenness to care for its students, the council approved raising the value of comprehensive insurance for students against accidents, disability and death to ensure the provision of the best means of care and the greatest number of social benefits. The council decided to form a three-member committee of experts for this purpose.
The council honoured Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, on the end of their deanship tenure, thanking them for their tangible efforts during their work period to advance the two faculties.
The Council also honoured Mr. Mohamed Fathy Abul-Nasr, Secretary-General of the University, on the end of his term at the University, praising his efforts during his years of service, and wishing him success and prosperity.
The Council approved the allocation of one thousand scholarships for students and researchers to apply for postgraduate diplomas at the Faculty of Education for the Fall 2024 semester for the academic year 2025/2024, with a 50% reduction in the cost of the credit hour.
The Council approved the establishment of a joint professional master's degree in Nuclear Law between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University.
The Council approved the academic agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.
The Council approved the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels) and San Stefano Tourism Investment Company, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and Vita Biotics Company, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and King Faisal University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and each of the Trade Union Committee of the Egyptian Customs Authority in Alexandria, the Trade Union Committee of the Real Estate Tax Authority in Alexandria, and the Trade Union Committee of the Egyptian Tax Authority in Alexandria (Education and Training Committee of the Syndicate), the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Medicine) and West China Hospital - Sichuan University, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and the Francophone University Agency of Montreal Quebec in Canada.
The Council approved the inclusion and renewal of memberships of internal and external faculty councils from for two academic years in the various faculties and institutes of the university.
The Council approved the donation presented by the faculty members of the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems at the Faculty of Arts, which is a set of surveying devices worth 1.1 million pounds, the donation presented by Dr. Ahmed Serag El-Din, Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, to the Department of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy at El-Hadra University Hospital, which is an electromagnetic wave therapy device, worth 1.29 million pounds, and the donation presented by El-Gharabli Engineering Works Company to the new university hospital, which is a 300-liter steam sterilization device worth two million pounds.
The Council approved the promotion of 27 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 20 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 23 lecturers, and the granting of 75 doctoral degrees and 110 master's degrees in various scientific specializations.
Community Service and Environmental Development Council Reviews Results of Supreme Council of Universities Committee’s Visit for Best Environmentally Friendly University Competition
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council at Alexandria University, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, reviewed the results of the comprehensive community convoy to Bahig Village in Borg El Arab within the presidential initiative "Decent Life" (Hayah Karima). In this context, Dr. Saeed Allam thanked all participants in the convoy including faculty members, administrators and students from various faculties and institutes of Alexandria University. He also stressed to the Vice Deans of Faculties and Institutes of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs the need to develop a plan for medical and community service convoys that will be launched during the current year 2024/2025, based on the vision and mission of Alexandria University to support its developmental and pioneering role by providing all health, social and cultural services to citizens in remote villages.
The Council also reviewed the results of the visit of the Supreme Council of Universities Committee to the Best Environmentally Friendly University Competition, headed by Dr. Amani Shaker, Vice President of Kafr Elsheikh University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs. In this context, Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, stressed the need to continue efforts to preserve the environment and reach a green university and achieve the goals of sustainable development 2030, while Allam stressed the need to rationalize energy consumption and mechanisms for rationalizing water consumption within the university campus.
The Council was informed of the report submitted by Dr. Heba Sabry Attia, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, regarding the introductory workshop on the Francophone Agency Award project funded by the Francophone University Agency entitled “The Semester Transforms into the Labor Market: Developing Agricultural Entrepreneurship Skills”, the report submitted by Dr. Salem Abdelrazek, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, regarding participation in the literacy project at the level of Alexandria Governorate, targeted for the current year 2024/2025, the report submitted by Dr. Ahmed Abdelrehim, Acting Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, regarding the activities that took place during the month of July 2024, the report submitted by Dr. Samah Ahmed Salah El-Din, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, regarding the activities of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector for the academic year 2023/2024, and the report submitted by Dr. Lamia Othman, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, regarding the proposed executive plan for the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector for the academic year 2024/2025.
Alexandria University Signs Cooperation Protocol with Orascom Company Providing Employment and Training Opportunities for Students
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and in the presence of Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Essam Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Engineer Khaled El-Saeed, Vice President of Orascom Company, signed a joint cooperation protocol to provide specialized training programs to serve students and graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and qualify them for the local, regional and international labor markets.
The signing of the protocol was witnessed by Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Wael El-Meghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Education and Students Affairs.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam stressed that this agreement is in line with one of the most important strategies adopted by Alexandria University, regarding cooperation between academic institutions and major industrial companies and linking the educational process to the requirements of the national industry, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 in supporting the knowledge-based economy and improving the outcomes of the educational process by providing distinguished training opportunities for students of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University.
Dr. Essam Wahba welcomed the company's delegation to the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, stressing that this agreement will be the beginning of a sustainable relationship between the two parties. He added that the graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University are internationally recognized for their scientific and academic excellence, especially since the faculty has advanced educational programs. Dr. Wahba indicated that the faculty is always working to raise the competitiveness of its students at all levels, by providing several training programs and agreements with major international companies and institutions, in order to bridge the gap between the academic side and the needs of the labour market.
Engineer Khaled El-Saeed, Vice President of Orascom Company for Human Resources Affairs, confirmed that the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, enjoys a distinguished academic reputation and works according to an integrated system to raise the efficiency of the educational and research process according to the needs of the labor market, pointing to the distinguished educational programs offered by the faculty in various engineering specializations.
Alexandria University Education and Student Affairs Council Reviews Timeline for Academic Year 2024/2025
During its meeting headed by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, the Education and Student Affairs Council reviewed the timeline for the academic year 2024/2025, according to what was announced by the Supreme Council of Universities, as lectures begin on September 28, 2024 and continue until January 2, 2025, and the first semester vacation begins on January 25, 2025 and continues for two weeks, while the second semester begins on February 8, 2025 and continues until May 29, 2025, and the second semester final exams begin during the month of June 2025 according to the nature of the study and exams in each faculty.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed to the faculty vice deans the necessity of adhering to developing the academic advising system in an integrated manner by providing support and training to faculty members, providing academic advising guides and awareness lectures to students to familiarize them with everything they need about the laws and regulations governing their studies at the university in a clear and simple manner, and sending e-mails to students on their university e-mail to clarify the procedures related to their study system.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen thanked the vice deans for the efforts made during the past academic year, announcing the results of all faculties on time and the regularity of the aptitude exams in accordance with the systems and regulations established by the Supreme Council of Universities.
During the council meeting, Dr. Ghada El-Khayat, Director of the Centre for Educational Innovations and Distance Learning, gave a presentation on the most important previous and ongoing activities of the centre, most notably the PILOT Business Incubator project, the centre’s role in providing technical support to faculty members and producing electronic and digital courses, organizing workshops on digital education, international conferences periodically and seasonal training programs for faculty members in addition to many activities and initiatives.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen praised the efforts of the General Administration of Youth Welfare and the distinguished participation of the university's male and female students in the events and activities of the El Alamein Festival.
• Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen congratulated the deans and vice deans newly appointed by the university president, namely: Professor Dr. Ayman Shetewi, who was assigned to act as Dean of the Faculty of Business, Professor Dr. Magda Madbouly, who was assigned to act as Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Data Sciences, Professor Dr. Islam Amin, who was appointed as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys for Education and Student Affairs, Professor Dr. Jihan Abul-Kheir, who was appointed as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education for Education and Student Affairs, and the renewal of the appointment of Professor Dr. Ibrahim Rahab and Dr. Sameh Nakhla as external members in the Education and Student Affairs Council.
The Council honoured Professor Dr. Ahmed Mahdi for his achievements, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Education and Student Affairs, wishing him success.
President of Alexandria University Congratulates Faculty of Economics and Political Science Student for Passing “Global Village for Future Leaders” International Program
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Farah Mustafa Mahmoud, student at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science for her completion of the “Global Village for Future Leaders” program, as part of her obtaining a fully funded scholarship from the Iacocca Institute of Lehigh University, wishing her success and good luck.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, honoured the student, explaining that the scholarship she passed primarily aimed to gather young professional entrepreneurs and top university students from all over the world to learn from current leaders and transfer accumulated experiences through an intensive and diverse educational program based on developing their personal leadership vision, and building lifelong relationships in the hope of forming new visions for future leadership.
For her part, the student thanked the university president, the dean of the faculty, and her professors at the faculty for the support she received from them, noting that the training program provided her with opportunities for direct interaction with many international bodies such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Labor Organization, in addition to attending workshops and lectures as the only Arab participant in the program. She also had the opportunity to communicate with 55 participants from 38 different countries. She added that she also participated in a strategic project to discover potential partnerships between Egypt and Singapore, and she also had a training opportunity there with Ilico Genetics, an American company based in Philadelphia that focuses on early detection of stomach cancer. She also worked with an international team of global leaders to develop a marketing strategy and data analysis for that company.
