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President of Alexandria University Participates in Iftar with International Students
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minister of Higher Education Chairs Alexandria Private University Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses Updating Directory of Centers of Excellence and Accredited, Central, and Specialized Research Laboratories
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.
Education and Student Affairs Council Announces Readiness for Second Semester Midterm Exams
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs at Alexandria University, announced during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting held yesterday that logistical preparations and arrangements have been completed across all university faculties for the organization of the second semester midterm exams. He also noted that all necessary procedures and measures have been implemented to provide a suitable examination environment for students. He praised the regularity of the educational process within the university's faculties.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen noted that the university is organizing a number of educational seminars during the second semester, with the participation of a select group of scholars, experts, and academics. These seminars aim to contribute to raising the awareness of students across the university's various faculties and understanding all the challenges facing Egypt, fostering a sense of loyalty and belonging to the nation, and discussing current societal issues.
As part of the university's strategy to support cooperation between academia and industry, the council discussed the general framework of the model of the collaborative education agreement between the Faculty of Engineering and industrial partners, and then submitted it to the University Council for approval.
In light of the university's commitment to supporting students with disabilities, the council was informed of the letter from the Supreme Council of Universities regarding the identification of categories benefiting from the objective test paper, based on scientific criteria appropriate to each student's characteristics.
Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the University's Centre for Measurement and Evaluation, reviewed a detailed report on the development of academic performance of students receiving warnings, the impact of academic counseling in reducing the number of students expelled andm at risk of expulsion at the university.
The council honoured Dr. Nevin Bakry, Dr. Rehab Saleh, and Dr. Ayman Shetewi from the Faculties of Dentistry, Early Childhood Education, and Business respectively, in recognition of their outstanding efforts during their tenure as Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, wishing them continued success.
Alexandria University Receives US Embassy in Cairo Delegation to Discuss Academic Cooperation
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received a delegation from the US Embassy in Cairo on Sunday, March 16, 2025, headed by Ms. Evyenia Sidereas, Deputy Chief of Mission, with the aim of enhancing opportunities for academic, scientific, and research cooperation and the knowledge economy.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President for International Cooperation and International Branches at Alexandria University, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President for University Ranking, and Dr. Lana Habib, Executive Director of the Arabic Language Teaching for Foreigners Centre at Alexandria University (TAFEL Centre).
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the American delegation and presented an overview of Alexandria University, the university's strategy and vision, international partnerships, and current and future projects. He also reviewed areas of cooperation between Alexandria University and American universities and research centres, explaining that the university has cooperation agreements and joint programs with many American universities.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa emphasized that Alexandria University is currently witnessing a wide diversity in establishing joint programs and degrees and international branches outside Egypt, and hosting branches of international universities with high international rankings in partnership with Alexandria University on the university's campus in Borg El Arab. This comes within the framework of the university's plan to internationalize education and raise its competitiveness regionally and internationally and provide educational opportunities for students in modern scientific s disciplines and future sciences, such as artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
He added that Alexandria University is interested in developing the concept of knowledge-based industry. In this regard, the university will link its Technology Park with counterparts in American, British, and European universities that have cooperation agreements with Alexandria University. This will connect scientific research outputs to industry, transform them into economic value, establish companies based on the outputs of Alexandria University's scientific ideas and research, achieve competitiveness in economic development, and support innovation and entrepreneurship at the university.
Dr. Konsowa indicated that discussions took place with the American delegation regarding the possibility of receiving students from American universities to study for one semester or more in certain engineering specialties, study Arabic for foreigners at the TAFL Centre, or undertake practical or applied training in industry.
For her part, the US Deputy Ambassador expressed her happiness to visit Alexandria University and learn about the educational programs offered to its students, pointing to the distinguished reputation of Alexandria University internationally, the achievements it has made at the regional and international levels, and the double degrees signed by Alexandria University with high-ranked universities, which reflect the university's interest in the continuous development of its educational system at all levels. She looked forward to more cooperation and coordination of efforts with the university to cooperate in many areas of common interest, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by bringing in American experts specialized in this field or other fields to participate in scientific conferences or seminars at Alexandria University.
