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Within Presidential Initiative "Bidaya": Alexandria University Organizes Integrated Community Service Medical Convoy to Abis 7 Village
Within the framework of the Presidential Initiative for Human Development "Bidaya" (Beginning), and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, organized an integrated community medical convoy to the village of Abis 7 to serve the villagers and provide medical care services, with the participation of Harbour and West Rotary Clubs.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development, indicated that the convoy witnessed the participation of the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, the Institute of Medical Research, Faculties of Specific Education, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, and the Higher Institute of Public Health, explaining that the total number of cases examined amounted to 442 cases in various medical specialties (internal medicine - pediatrics - dermatology - obstetrics and gynecology - ophthalmology - orthopedics - dentistry), in addition to the convoy providing free medicines to patients, and transferring cases that need to complete the service to university hospitals. Dr. Abdallah said that educational sessions were provided for children, in-kind gifts and school supplies, in addition to workshops on veterinary and agricultural guidance, health education sessions, psychological guidance and workshops on micro-industries by faculty members from the relevant faculties and the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit.
For their part, a number of village residents expressed their thanks and appreciation for the presidential initiative that contributed to providing the care and services they need in all fields, and thanked Alexandria University and its professors for their active participation in serving the people of the area.
Alexandria Governor and President of Alexandria University Attend New Teachers' Reception Ceremony
Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Alexandria Governor, and Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the reception ceremony for the second batch of new teachers, numbering 772 male and female teachers, before commencing their work starting from the current academic year 2024/2025 in various Alexandria schools, as part of the initiative of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to appoint 150,000 teachers.
The event took place at the headquarters of the Faculty of Engineering, in the presence of Dr. Essam Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Wael El-Meghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Arabi Abu Zaid, Director of the Education Department in Alexandria Governorate.
In his speech, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled expressed his pleasure for attending this gathering, noting his keenness to complete all administrative procedures related to appointing new teachers, and stressing the important value of the teacher in pumping new blood into the veins of the Egyptian state with qualified human cadres to carry out their important educational role. He also stressed the interest of the new republic in developing human elements by launching the presidential initiative Bidaya ("Beginning") to contribute to building the future of youth and paying attention to education, health, sports, culture, ethics and developing personal skills for employment.
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees at Alexandria University, stressing his keenness to attend the reception ceremony for new teachers, as education and health are two essential elements for the renaissance of nations. He stressed that teachers are the focus of the educational process at all educational levels due to their great role in graduating a generation capable of serving their country and society in light of local, regional and international competition. He pointed to the quality of the Egyptian educational system, asking the new teachers to be serious, diligent, hardworking, and pursuing continuous education.
Dr. Arabi Abu Zeid stressed that the Education Department have taken all measures to complete all the necessary legal and administrative procedures to appoint new teachers, receive their work, and distribute them to schools in the various educational administrations in Alexandria starting from the current academic year, to be a fundamental pillar in the renaissance of education in accordance with Egypt's Vision 2030. He explained that the selection of new teachers came according to intensive standards and training, to reach a competent teacher capable of providing quality education and qualifying students to build a better future for Egypt and Egyptians.
The meeting witnessed an extensive discussion about the current conditions inside schools and the challenges on the ground, and all opinions and suggestions were listened to and questions from the new teachers were answered.
Cooperation Protocol with Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Institute of Diplomatic Studies
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Ambassador Walid Haggag, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed a cooperation protocol between the two parties in a number of joint training, scientific and research fields.
This came in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Osama El-Adly, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Sherine Nasr, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa indicated that this protocol comes within the framework of Alexandria University's keenness to maximize the capabilities of its students, and qualify them at the highest level in a way that serves national interests to prepare a new generation of leaders capable of dealing with current challenges, and providing students with specialized studies on the nature of political, economic, and social relations, and developing their professional capabilities with the requirements of foreign diplomatic representation and other specialized studies. The University President also praised the national role played by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies of the Egyptian state in preparing, qualifying and training future diplomatic cadres capable of serving national interests.
For his part, Ambassador Walid Haggag stressed that the Institute of Diplomatic Studies at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is keen to cooperate with Alexandria University, especially since Alexandria University is an educational institution with an international reputation that has distinguished expertise in everything related to diplomatic paths, in addition to its uniqueness in many dual degrees with major international universities, which enhances the capabilities of diplomats, qualifies them for diplomatic work and increases the competitiveness of trainees within the framework of the protocol.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban stressed the importance of the protocol in consolidating cooperation relations between Alexandria University and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies, noting that the protocol aims to enhance means of cooperation and strengthen academic ties between the two sides through the exchange of professors and experts in all fields of common interest, in addition to cooperation in the field of training and research, holding conferences, scientific seminars and joint discussion groups, in addition to exchanging publications, bulletins and periodicals issued by each party.
Alexandria University receives OECD delegation
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, received today a delegation from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) with the aim of reviewing the Egyptian efforts in supporting innovation activities.
The meeting comes within the framework of joint work with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the National Innovation Policy Review Project, in supporting national entities, to stimulate innovation as a driver for achieving growth and sustainable development, enhancing the role of innovation in achieving national goals, and enhancing governance mechanisms for innovation fields in a way that reflects national efforts in this field, and ways to support entrepreneurship to increase Egypt's economic competitiveness.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Reem Hafez, Head of the Applied Linguistics Program at the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Sarah Osama Maklad, Communications Officer at the PILOT Incubator, and Dr. Mohamed Sultan, Financial Affairs Officer at the PILOT Incubator.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen referred to the vision of Alexandria University in supporting innovation and applicable scientific research, cooperation between academia and industry, and ways to benefit from research outputs and projects, and develop the concept of knowledge-based industry, by employing scientific research to solve industry problems, which comes within the framework of the strategy of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Egypt's Vision 2030. He pointed out that Alexandria University is leading the Northern Alliance, which includes several partners from higher education institutions, scientific research and industry, with the aim of enhancing scientific and research cooperation between universities and the industrial and business community in its comprehensive concept, stimulating the knowledge economy in cooperation with industry, expanding the establishment of business incubators within the university, and continuously developing academic programs and curricula in cooperation with industry partners.
During the meeting, a presentation was given about the Centre for Educational Innovations and Distance Learning at Alexandria University and the services provided by this centre to help present innovative ideas in the field of educational technology and how to serve the education sector to develop these ideas through obtaining free training courses, using the prototype implementation lab, and providing funding of up to 200,000 Egyptian pounds to establish companies through the "INTILAC Program" funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology and managed by the Educational Innovations Business Incubator at Alexandria University. The training includes ways to generate and develop innovative ideas, market study and economic feasibility study, technical study and financial study of the project, sources of funding, foundations of marketing and sales, basics of managing emerging projects, legal foundations for establishing companies and protecting intellectual property, in addition to the centre’s role in providing technical support to faculty members, producing electronic and digital courses, organizing workshops on digital education, international conferences periodically and seasonal training programs for faculty members, as well as many activities and initiatives.
Alexandria students visit a number of military facilities during August
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Military Education Department and the General Administration of Youth Care at the university, in cooperation with the leadership of the Popular and Military Defense Forces, organized several field visits for university students during the past month of August. During these visits, students visited the El Alamein Museum, where they learned about the details of the historic battle that marked a turning point in World War II. The students also visited the Thunderbolt Forces Command, where they learned about the training of the Special Forces and their modern equipment, which enhanced their pride in the Egyptian army. The students visited the media center of the Morale Affairs Department, where they listened to a comprehensive explanation of the role of the media in building national awareness and enhancing the fighting spirit. At the end of the visit, the students expressed their happiness with this experience, which affected them and added to their knowledge of their country's history and their appreciation for the role of the armed forces in protecting it.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, stated that these field visits represent an essential part of the department’s training program, explaining that it is not limited to the theoretical aspect, but extends to the practical and applied aspect, which provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about the latest developments in the military field. It also contributes to instilling a sense of belonging and loyalty to the homeland in their souls, and emphasizes the importance of the role of the armed forces in protecting the security and stability of the homeland.